2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-G) Program for Graduate Degrees
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) offers international students the opportunity to study at higher education institutions in Korea, enhancing global educational exchange and fostering mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.
We are pleased to announce that four Canadian nationals will be selected to participate in the “2025 Global Korea Scholarship Program for International Students for a Graduate Degree” in Korea. The program includes one year of Korean language training followed by a 2-year master's program or a 3-year doctoral program.
Application Process: Applicants must apply through the Education Affairs Section at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto.
※ The Montreal area will be selected separately by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Montreal.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025(Applications can be submitted by mail or in person. For mail-in applications, the package must arrive by the deadline.)
Important Submission Notes:
February 28, 2025 (Friday): Documents must arrive by February 28 to be considered valid.
If the original documents requiring consular verification or apostille are not verified by February 28, copies must be submitted by February 28, and the verified documents can be supplemented by March 13.
Original confirmed documents must be submitted by March 13.
Failure to submit confirmed original documents by this date will result in disqualification.
Apostille Convention Notice: As of January 11, 2024, Canada has joined the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents ("Apostille Convention"). Canadian public and private documents intended for use in Korea now only require an Apostille certificate, eliminating the need for further legalization at the Korean Embassy.
Key Changes:
Canadian Government-Issued Documents: Apostille certification required
Notarized Documents by Canadian Notary Public: Apostille certification required
For guidance on obtaining Apostille certificates, please refer to the provided link: [ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE APOSTILLE CONVENTION/CONSULAR LEGALIZATION (AS OF JANUARY 11, 2024)].
Submission Address:555 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M4V 2J7(Attention: The Education Affairs Section, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto)
For detailed application guidelines, please refer to the attached files or visit the GKS website: www.studyinkorea.go.kr.
Contact Information:
Education Affairs Section, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto
Email: koreducation@gmail.comPhone: 1-416-920-3809 ext. 242
GKS Centre, NIIED
Email: kgspniied@korea.kr
We look forward to receiving your applications!
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