Want to Study in Korea? Get the GKS Scholarship 💸

Hello my dears 😊
In today's video I will tell you all about the KGSP (or GKS) scholarship for studying in Korea.
This includes the application method, the benefits, and insider tips on how to make it through all the rounds.
I considered talking about the drawbacks and disapointing aspects of the scholarship too, but maybe that is for another video.😆
Stay happy and healthy! 💗
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#KGSP #Scholarship #StudyinKorea #GKS
Intro/Outro music: BEAUZ & JVNA - Crazy [NCS Release]

[@anasofiariberocuadro3467]

OMG Elli you literally saved my life. I'm going to apply to the KGSP this year and I'm so stressed and worried, this video helped me a lot and made me feel better💗

[@ElliinKorea]

I'm so glad to hear that!☺️ I'm sure you will do great! Just keep a cool head and it will all work out😆👍

[@ishaverma4770]

How was the interview?

[@Milan-N]

@@ElliinKorea Hallo Elena. Lebst du seit langem in Korea? Ich bin aus Serbien und war ich jahrelang bei einem koreanischen Unternehmen beschäftigt, einmal habe ich auch Korea für einen Monat besucht. Da kann ich nicht glauben dass es Deutschen gibt, die koreanisch können und noch schwerer kann ich glauben dass es Koreaner gibt, die Deutsch können, denn meiner grossen Erfahrung nach, sogar Englisch fällt ihnen sehr schwer.

[@ElliinKorea]

@@Milan-N ja, ich lebe seit ca. 5 Jahren hier. hat aber auch laaaange gedauert, dass ich okay Koreanisch sprechen kann - perfekt bin ich immer noch nicht! 😆 aber es ist möglich. :)

[@Milan-N]

@@ElliinKorea Was hat dein Interesse für das Koreanische erweckt, kannst du auch schreiben und lesen? Du musst sehr eigenartig auf der Strasse unter den Kereanern aussehen :). Ich war in der Stadt Chonan.

[@daniistrwbrry]

This is by far THE BEST GKS Application guide video I've watched in this app. Thank you so much!! Not only did you give us super helpful tips, but you also motivated us, made us more confident, and gave us lots of hope. Thank you for giving me the "push" to take on this challenge. I am claiming, with God's grace, that I will nail this application. God bless!!

[@ElliinKorea]

I'm so happy to read your sweet comment 🥰 And I wish you all the best for your application! I'm sure with your attitude you will do great! 😊

[@daniistrwbrry]

@@ElliinKorea Thank you!! I hope so too

[@khezya9491]

Hey!! How was the application process?

[@kushagrakrishnadeo8320]

The most informative video about gks scholarship so far. Thanks

[@kiaracarmen]

i'm going to apply this year, i'm trying to stay positive hehe

[@sri_soojin5619]

Are you applying in this month or for undergraduation??

[@kiaracarmen]

@@sri_soojin5619 under graduation!

[@sri_soojin5619]

@@kiaracarmen ohh okay it's on sept ri8 hwaiting 👍

[@sakshijadhav2655]

@@kiaracarmen where are you from

[@richardjoy2251]

Me too under graduate

[@donyam7905]

I loved how you spoke in such a positice and bright way. I also appreciate yoour specific words.

[@saycluaa]

엘리나님 어썸코리아 보고왔어요. 저는 영상제작편집을 전공해서 비전공자들에게 도움이 될만한 강의콘텐츠를 만들려고 합니다. 유튜브콘텐츠를 직접 다 촬영편집 하시는거 같은데 혼자 촬영편집 할때 가장 힘들거나 어려운점은 무엇이 있나요?

[@karymecf2827]

This video is so helpful!!! I loved the tips, tanks for sharing them with us.

[@anushkamajumder5305]

This is the best tip video i have ever seen. Like u r the first one who bravely disclosed the important interview questions and all those last suggestions of the questions to ask...thank uh so much lifesaver!❤️

[@ElliinKorea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm so happy you found it useful 🥰

[@saycluaa]

엘레나씨 “어썸코리아” 채널의 경우 그 채널에서 유튜브에 필요한 기획, 촬영, 편집과 썸네일을 위한 그래픽디자인까지 모두 할텐데. 개인채널은 엘레나씨가 모두 직접 하시나요? 도와주는 스태프가 있나요?

[@ElliinKorea]

안녕하세요 ^^ 제 개인채널을 저 혼자서 운영합니다 ^^ 그래서 질 아직 많이 부족하죠 ㅠㅠ ㅋㅋ 편집, 썸네일 등등 앞으로 공부 열신히 하겠습니다! ㅋㅋ^^

[@nicoleprincipe1358]

Omg thank you so much. I really want to apply to this scholarship about 3 year and finally I have the courage to do it🥺

[@carolfalcon6919]

New subscriber !!! Actually, I an still on my first university year, but I heard about this scholarship a while ago and I'm really interested on it . So as you said, these 3 years left, I will try my best to improve my korean level and do my best at university. Last but not least :), thank you for the video, it helped me to have an idea on what I need for the application.

[@ElliinKorea]

Welcome! :) and good luck for your future studies! with 3 years time for preparation you will do great!

[@iri2228]

this is such a beautiful, informative, uplifting video, thank you so much!! this scholarship is mine now

[@ghazalehr7284]

Great 😍👌🏻 The best KGSP/GKS guide that I've ever heard ! Thank you 🙈❤

[@ElliinKorea]

glad it helped 💗

[@blackeagle8865]

She: I was one of three students from Germany. Me: I want to study in Germany

[@ElliinKorea]

Germany def is a cool choice because the tuition fee is so low! :)

[@yahs2698]

If you EU, germany is sure theplace to study.

[@sanzidaakther6029]

Thank you Elli. I was just thinking about this scholarship and your video came.I have one year left but from now i am feeling nervous 😐.

[@yangmeagan7189]

Thanks for this very informative video 언니! I am interested and have clear goals to apply for the scholarship next year and thankfully I have been learning korean for a year and I hope I could get a chance to pass for this scholarship. This would at least help me boost my application after I take TOPIK exam.

[@nataliekioko1357]

Thank you so much, be blessed. Lots of love from Kenya. I am now more hopeful in applying

[@ElliinKorea]

You got this!! I wish you the best of luck🤗

[@moonchild1339]

Thankyou soo much ror such a detailed video with such great tips❤️

[@ElliinKorea]

you're very welcome! :)

[@exoada9246]

The fist German talkin abou thatt, zhank u Elli:) Even tho i am applying in 2024 cause i have to do my Abitur first, this helped me sm🥰

[@user-jc6wi1cf5u]

Thank you so much! this video? worth gold!

[@ellysan08]

Hi Elli from another Elly😂😭💜 I’ll be applying for GKS in 2023. I love how this video was quite clear and straight to point. Wow this video was posted on my birthday, talk about coincidence.

[@FunBasumatary]

Thanks for the information Elli🙏

[@PS-uq8qe]

Hi Elli! Just stumbled upon your video and yes it helped me a lot💕. I just have 2 questions which I am struggling to get answers for 🙃 1. I graduated from school in 2019 and took a gap year to prepare for a national level exam but I was not offered the course I wanted, so will it be a negative point for me this year and should I specify this thing in my personal statement 2. The study plan- for undergraduate programs, I have only seen language study plans so far, nothing else, so is some other specified study plan for the major is also required or is it just for the masters one? I will be very grateful if I get some clarity🥺

[@sreshtaadiba8039]

Your video is one of the most informative video I've seen so far!! Please please please do more video about GKS scholarship! thank you so much for this video 😌😌😌😌

[@alessandralanda8488]

Thank you so much, I'm going to apply this year!💜

[@ElliinKorea]

Good luck! 🤗

[@nidhichaudhari09]

New subscriber! I got to know about this scholarship a few months ago and i am going to apply in 2023 for masters and i am also thinking to apply for international relations. I also started learning Korean 4 months ago and i am improving a lot and also thankyou so much for these tips they are really going to help me a lot in future

[@ElliinKorea]

that's amazing, it's good to start preparing this early! 😊

[@barbieresthee3265]

Actually, in the exact same position as you haha. Hope you'll sucess !!

[@MrCollegeConcierge]

Very informative! Keep up the great work!

[@ElliinKorea]

thank you so much, I'm glad it's helpful! 😊

[@roundtheclock8333]

Her smile makes everything easy for me

[@BTSARMY-yx6du]

Thank you for this informative video.. God bless you 💜💜

[@kajalarumughan5181]

Thank you so much for this video it is really helpful💓

[@geetika42]

Thank you this really help mee I have so many doubts but this video clear my all doubts

[@ennylog]

I looooove your new intro video my angel❤️❤️

[@ElliinKorea]

thank you so much my tinkerbell💗

[@ErronBlack-xo2jc]

Oh you really made my day. Your angelic smile is so gorgeous thank you so much for the information appreciate it. But please can you make a video on everything basic please 🙏❤

[@heymanya]

Hi Elli! I've been watching your videos lately as I'm also preparing for the GKS scholarship. I just have a question that if we are studying in a language school for the first year, then will we still get a monthly allowance?? Please reply, this question is really bugging me.

[@pixiedust9113]

Hello! I have a quick question! Do we need to look for our own place to stay, or is the dormitory provided along with the scholarship? Both during the language program and as well as the degree program. Thank you!

[@user-qu7kn6jg6y]

한국말 너무 잘해서 꼭 아나운서 되시길 빌게요. 응원합니다!

[@LizzieS91]

Hi Elli, thank you for uploading such a helpful video. I am planning to apply this year and have started my writing on personal statement. I found your tips are very useful and figured out my essay is not there yet. I will certainly use you tips to improve my essay. However, I have several questions: 1. Do I have to receive an offer from university before applying KGSP? How long can I have between obtaining the scholarship and university acceptance? 2. How long did you need to prepare all documents? 3. Do they receive recommendation letters from former supervisors? 4. Did you take an english proficiency test? Thank you!

[@ElliinKorea]

I am so glad you found it helpful :) 1. you do not have to receive an offer from university before applying to KGSP. 2. all in all I think I needed about 3 full months to prepare everything. 3. I was told they only accept letters from academic advisors (professors), because it is an academic scholarship. :/ 4. I did have a TOEIC score that I handed in and I'm sure it helped my application! :)

[@abdirizak1960]

@@ElliinKorea h

[@korea6883]

Want more videos like this 😍

[@shielalandicho6285]

Thank you for the tips, I am really grateful to have this knowledge since I'm going to apply for this year's KGSP/GKS...I have one question though, it's about the CV statement, I am a graduating senior high student, what should I put there?

[@anameraz6338]

Oh my god, this has answer most of my questiones, thank you so much, applying for masters 2024, 🤞😊

[@annaholzmayr9546]

Thank you for the video! I have a question though. Do I apply to the university or the scholarship first? I'll get my certificate in july so I don't know when the earliest semester is that I can enroll in...

[@Looskop]

The best video on yt

[@taratorsysspanak6793]

Hello Elli! I just learned about KGSP and I'm currently doing a research, because I want to apply for it in few years. Thank you so much for this video, you answered to most of my questions. But I still have two questions! 1. Can I apply for KGSP right away when I finish high school? I want to do undergraduate course. 2. If I can, how would it be possible for me to get a recommendation letter from a professor? I would be really happy if you answer:]

[@mahmoudsayedel-shakhs5355]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@fakhriyyashiraliyeva6598]

Hey! Thank you for the video ☺️ I would like to ask about recommendation letters. My letters were sent to me via post by professors. The letters suit the official format from the outside, but I'm not sure if my professors followed the format when writing. is it a problem, or is it still okay if professors used their own templates for the letters and did put the Form5 into the envelopes?

[@ElliinKorea]

It definitely is best if the peofessor uses the format of NIIED. :) but as long as he covers all the questions that were asked, I think it should be okay either way :)

[@fakhriyyashiraliyeva6598]

@@ElliinKorea Thank you so much!!!

[@preedramalovers460]

Hello elina😊 Your video is so helpful and I have a question 1-in gks scholarship are they also paid your dormitory fees? 2-in gks scholarship are they also paid your air tickets?please reply me❤

[@loubgomaa5179]

I have a question, hope you can answer.. I just graduated from a Master degree in Neuropsychology. I don't really like research so I was wondering if its better for me to apply for another Master degree in Korea in psychotherapy (which interrested me a lot) or if I should try to apply for a doctorate program in clinical psychology even if I did a master defree in another major of psychology.. I know you might not be familiar with my field.. but in France we cannot do 2 master degree in psychology even if the major of specialization is different.. Thus should I do a master degree or go for a Doctorate hich suppoe more research abilities..?

[@adeebazehra4003]

Thank you for such a informative vedio...I just wanna ask if I get selected in gks programm for undergraduate so can I persue my further studies with gks or I have to live on my expenses?? Please lemme know I have browsed this literally everywhere but I didn't found this anywhere...your help will means a lot...thank you

[@lorienlozanodiaz1086]

Elli, thanks, those tips are super helpful, I was just wondering if you could help me with some doubts, I want to apply for a specific masters degree that's only available at Seoul National University and I have heard that a good idea to improve your chances to get the scholarship is to email the professors of that degree, asking for an interview concerning projects they have developed. All this because they are the ones in charge of your acceptance, and it's more likely to get in if they already know you. What do you think about that? Do you have any more advice or tips for me?

[@ElliinKorea]

Oh that sounds like an amazing idea! if you can get in contact with that professor and then mention him or her in your essay etc. that might get you many extra points! :)

[@vedantirajput5729]

This is exactly I want to know 😘

[@eilobtsarmy7320]

thanx for this i really want to study in korea i'm a big fan

[@ilysarah8726]

thank you so much for this. its the first time that i feel like ive found something i really want to do with my future

[@pranjalyadav1350]

Thank you so much for this video.. though I'm planning to have my masters from korea.. and by next maybe june or may I'll graduate.. i had a question the application process here starts in feb so at that time I'll be in graduation program can i still apply for the scholarship. Thank you so much.. lots of love to you.. 💖💖💖 Please do tell me 💖💖💖💖💖

[@mabu1731]

Thank u di lots of love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ElliinKorea]

Lots of love back from Korea☺🤗

[@mabu1731]

Thanks a lot di😇😇

[@sirius6093]

Thank you so much for this video, it was very helpful💓 I just have one question: I came across KGSP (GKS) programme a lot and finally decided to try. But i’m so confused about the dates... I wanna apply for 2023-2024 spring undergraduate bachelor, but i can’t find any info on whether it already started/ended or going to be in future months. I checked on their website, but there is info only about 2022 September.

[@sheakba]

thank u so much for this videoo

[@rymtayebhamani3024]

this was so helpfuulll thaankyuuu

[@Alotoflotta]

Ich würde es echt probieren, wenn ich in Korea noch studieren wollen würde! Das Video ist dafür echt sehr hilfreich! ☺️

[@ElliinKorea]

Freut mich, dass du es hilfreich findest 😊 und man weiß ja nie, wie sich die Pläne in Zukunft noch verändern, hihi. 😉

[@Alotoflotta]

@@ElliinKorea Das stimmt, vielleicht bekommt Joseop irgendwann ein ganz tolles Jobangebot aus Korea, dann könnte ich mir das durchaus vorstellen. Haha

[@joerodriguezceron5791]

Hii! I love your video this really helped me so much

[@XxYukiCookiexX]

Hello! Thank you for the video, it's super useful! I have a quick question, you mentioned that you specified which modules under which professor you would like to take. Did you write this in the personal statement or the study plan? 💕

[@ElliinKorea]

thank you for your comment! 😊 I wrote that part in the study plan section, together with my plans for my Korean language study. :)

[@ItsKatStyle]

My preparation for GKS 2022 led me to your video! 😁 I really hope I can make it too. Thank you for this, it's really helpful! Also, Do you think I can include 3 recommendation letters? (2 academic, 1 from former minister of MCST if I I'd be able to reach him/his secretary through email --- because of Talk Talk Korea 2019 I was honored to meet him and I received a word of honor that if I need a recommendation letter in the future I could reach him 🙏)

[@ItsKatStyle]

My other choice would be applying for AMA plus (another scholarship dedicated to art majors 😀)

[@ElliinKorea]

Hi Kat!😀 first I would say apply to ALL THE SCHOLARSHIPS! you never know how things turn out and it is always better to be able to turn down one scholarship than to end up with none 😭 also, if you ask NIIED straight out, they will probably say that 3 LoR are not allowed... at least that was the case for me back in 2017 😆 but the former MCST minister might very well have an academic title himself (doctorate or prof) so that would technically make him an academic advisor too..so checking that detail might be helpful. ;) and to be honest, if you can get such a letter, I would just sent it!! worst thing they could do is not read it, best thing is it helps you get the scholarship 😊

[@Sopha27]

very clear information ❤

[@kaasmere4522]

I saw that the US wasn’t on the eligibility list unfortunately. Does the country eligibility change each year? Or is it usually the same? It sucks, I really wanted to apply 😭

[@banyabanya6552]

What if I applied through Embassy Track, is it okay to be specific with University when our application form addresses 3 universities?

[@__San._.ika__]

I am in 12 grade right now and my exam are going to happen next year and the forms for kgsp scholarship will release in sep so my question is can I apply for scholarship without my 12th grades and what grades should I mention in my sop ???

[@shourya5555]

Really informative !!!❤️ thenx

[@ElliinKorea]

I'm so glad it was helpful! thank you!🥰

[@shourya5555]

@@ElliinKorea ❤️stay safe❤️ I heard covid is too much in Korea🤞😨💯

[@culterandscience6717]

Hehehe i apply this year for GKS and I mentioned that my topik level is 1 hehehe, I hope my phd proposal and acceptance I got from one of professor at Seoul university of science and technology as well as 3.78 /4 gpa at master's degree would help me to get selected.

[@belalamelo6113]

THANK YOU SO MUCH✨

[@Ferdaouse]

Thank you so much for this beneficial Viedo. I really appreciate your kindness to take the time to prepare this video and share it with us. I have a question related to what you said in 11:15 about finding a place before coming to Korea. will the rent of the place be paid by the Scholarship or by the student himself?

[@ElliinKorea]

I'm glad to hear it helped you. :) to your question: if you live outside the dormitory, you will have to pay your landlord for the rent yourself. however, you will be send the scholarship money every month, so you can use that to pay your rent. just keep in mind that your rent should not be too high, or the scholarship money might not be enough.

[@alfalfaalfalfa3133]

This is d video which really cleared up my doubts but I have one doubt that is do d university does not offer dormitary while language training? Do v have stay in any room available there? It will b a gr8 help if u answer dis. Thank u.

[@arixgray]

Hey, I hope I’ll get an answer from somebody here. If I wanna apply for a scholarship and have already graduated high school but right now I’m in college and it’s my last year ( I graduate in June 2023) if I wanna apply now should I apply for undergraduate or graduate and should I send my high school gpa or from my last semester in college?

[@denisegonzalez1455]

I have a quick question, I just applied for the GKS this year and I’m very nervous but I wanted to ask you for the embassy tracking, do I need to apply the three universities separately from the GKS application?

[@btsvt]

I'm going to apply for undergraduate this year....the application form will come out in September...plz make a video for undergraduate as well specially for Sop and study plan etc... Thank You ❤️

[@ushakumawath]

Really loved your video it has a lot of info which i was searching all along ❤️❤️. I have few questions plz reply !! 1. Which university is bttr for MBA ? 2. Do i need to contact professor if i want to do MBA ? 3. Fo they offer specialization in MBA? Like I'm BBA student specialized in HR . Plz reply . Thank u in advance ❤️❤️

[@luma1498]

this video is unbelievably helpful your tips were incredible, but I'm still a little bit discouraged to apply since my gps is low for the graduate program, I honestly don't know what I should do, do you perhaps have any advice on that?

[@javeriahameed3955]

Is it necessary to apply for the same major we have done our bachelor's in? Or can we choose a different major for our master than bachelor's?

[@ive5545]

Hello, I hope you can answer my question, I do not have very good grades, I am still in school, I do not have diplomas, but I am doing some courses on the Internet, and I am an online volunteer, I do not have an English certificate, but I plan to do it, you think that they can accept me like this? or what advice would you give me?

[@mapetidye]

I just have 1 question. On the application what do they mean by “person in charge” on the application checklist page of the application?

[@nurrasyidah3867]

hello~ that means the assigned person that will process your documents, so just leave it blank (it is for them to fill)

[@milliebella2230]

Thank You 😍

[@Ashaim87]

First we must apply for gks or in university in which we want to study. Which one we should apply first scholarship or university to study

[@jone5238]

You make it sound easy hahaha, but that just makes me hopeful becasuse i think i can handle it skdjhjds

[@ElliinKorea]

with a bit of preparation I am sure you will do super well! :)

[@jone5238]

@@ElliinKorea Thank youu

[@graciekattan6618]

Sounded pretty difficult to me 🥲

[@ayushkaaanand4514]

I have a question:- If I'm in 10th and I want to go to Korea after 12th with KGSP scholarship....from when can I start preparing for TOPIK?? Plz answer...It will be really helpful Plz answer

[@personneconnqit8720]

Did you prepare all the documents required, before applying or after applying to kgsp?

[@dhaliasarethestars]

Hi, thank you for your advice

[@amanrawat6590]

Just for me❤️❤️❤️

[@duru8892]

I'll graduate from high school in June 2023. when should I apply for universities? someone said they had to wait for a year to start their first semester in March, but I also heard that you can start your first semester in September. when should I apply and when will I start ??

[@lotussong8294]

Were you asked questions testing your expertise in your field that you studied in undergrad? I think my biggest stressor thinking about applying is that I'll embarrass myself not knowing something during the interview. Of course I'm keeping up with current events as much as I can but IR is such a broad field and I don't feel confident in my knowledge, even though I did very well in undergrad...

[@jaco-henrisaayman6818]

i have a question... Is the KGSP creditable for any University? and where do we apply for the scholarship?

[@marygracebito7752]

Thank you ❣️❣️

[@recordofmemories3096]

Thank you very much for your advice 💜💜. I'm trying to apply GKS graduate program this year but I'm worry about that essay 😢 how to write a perfect essay for language study plan , goals of study plan and future plan. I'm not good at English , I am intermediate level in English 🥺.

[@mahmoudsayedel-shakhs5355]

Thank you 🙏

[@personneconnqit8720]

Among the requirements, they ask for a good gpa, but back in high school, i was always fooling around and not studying when i have the capacity. For example, i used to have really bad notes on english, meanwhile i can speak it really fluently. Can i still apply and hope to be accepted?

[@ALL-ABOUT-BTS.]

I have got 62.8% Mark's in highschool but GKs required 80% Mark's What should I do ? Can I apply for this scholarship?

[@BTSfanfiction7boyband]

Hi, I am Habiba from Pakistan . please help me,😭🥺i want to apply for English language and literature but it falls in the category of humanities in some universities where i want to apply but GKS application form doesn't give the option of humanities.there is only option for social science and liberal art.what will I do?

[@dianamamawal4664]

Hi! Just want to ask what will happen if you did not finish your program in the specific number of years? Will the govt also extend scholarship or?

[@jainaninasenador9723]

is it allowed if i already started my first year of college in my home country and wants to continue studying in korea through kgsp scholarship? (undergraduate) thank u

[@ElliinKorea]

in general, it should be allowed to apply but you would probably have to start over in Korea. I never heard of someone starting in the 2nd or 3rd semester.

[@user-po4ls8em8f]

Thank u so much for video. I have a question. May I start to prepare documents now or I should wait for the official announcement from kgsp-2021-22?

[@ElliinKorea]

it is definitly good to start preparing early! because it can be hard to get everything ready in a short time. :)

[@user-po4ls8em8f]

@@ElliinKorea can I get my recommendation letter get now and copy or apostle my Certificates now?

[@zoema2907]

I only have about 80% GPA throughout high school, do you think I still have a chance? I speak 4 languages fluently and 2 intermediate and I am very determined but my grades are making me doubt a lot.

[@ElliinKorea]

You should definitely try applying anyway!! Of course the grades are very important because it is an academic scholarship. But you can show them that you study well with your language abilities! So try for sure ☺️

[@onenine2four]

Please Elli i would like to ask if my understanding is correct first I need to go to embassy of korea to ask for for the scholarship?

[@cristinac1655]

Do you perhaps know if one can still work in their home-country during the GKS scholarship. I read that there are strict rules on working in Korea, but no mention on online jobs outside. Thank you!