Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada

 2026 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) Program for Undergraduate Degrees

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) 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 two Canadian nationals (one Canadian, one overseas Korean) will be selected to participate in the “2026 Global Korea Scholarship Program for International Students for an Undergraduate Degree” in Korea. The program includes one year of Korean language training followed by a 4-6 year degree program.

• ●Application Process: Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)

• ●Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 31st 18:00, 2025 ※ All times are based on Korean Standard Time (KST)

• ●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.

• ●University Information : Click Here 

Key Changes:

• ●Canadian Government-Issued Documents: Apostille certification required 

• ●Notarized Documents by Canadian Notary Public: Apostille certification required 

• ●High school graduation certificates and academic transcripts may be submitted with consular confirmation.

• ●For guidance on obtaining Apostille certificates, please refer to the provided link: [ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE APOSTILLE CONVENTION/CONSULAR LEGALIZATION (AS OF JANUARY 11, 2024)].  

• ●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.com Phone: 1-416-920-3809 ext. 242

• ●GKS Centre, NIIED

Email: kgspniied@korea.kr

We look forward to receiving your applications!