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Foreign Student Global Leader Scholarship

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Application status as of 2026-10-07 (KST). Each source has its own recorded review date. A policy without application dates is not an open call. Alternative award tiers must not be added together.

University scholarship

Korea University ·

Foreign Student Global Leader Scholarship

Master; PhD; Integrated

100% entrance fee and tuition + KRW 500,000/month living support for 4 months · First semester only

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6 / IELTS ≥ 7 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 90

  • All required: prior GPA threshold (or equivalent 3.83/4.3, 3.57/4.0, 90/100); language threshold TOEFL iBT90 OR IELTS7.0 OR New TEPS386 OR TOPIK6; department recommendation. Relative selection; all required academic, language and recommendation conditions must be satisfied. Business Analytics excluded; no concurrent GKS/foundation award.
  • Foreign graduate applicant
  • Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.5

Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.

Official source ↗ · Requirements A–C, first-semester restriction, Benefits A–C

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Later semesters and re-application

The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester 2, apply and be selected again each semester based on GPA; the award rate can differ by college. Continued funding is not automatic.

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