The Fully Funded AKS Graduate Fellowship 2026 in South Korea is now a open for applicaitons. It is a great chance for students who want to explore Korean studies. The fellowship is offered by the Academy of Korean Studies ad tit brings international master’s and PhD students to South Korea for six months. Instead of just studying theory, participants get to experience Korean culture, research, and academic life closely, which makes this opportunity both educational and exciting.
The AKS fellowship is a non degree program for international students. Students will woek on topics related to Korean history, society, or culture while learning from experienced professors. The best thing about this program is there is no application fee. Applicants are also not required to submit IELTS. They can use academic libraries, research tools, and join a global learning environment.
Another reason this fully funded opportunity is that the program covers almost all the expenses of the selected students. Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend, free accommodation, and airfare support, so they don’t have to worry much about expenses. Spending six months in South Korea helps build confidence, independence, and a global mindset.
Quick Overview of Fully Funded AKS Graduate Fellowship:
Benefits of Fully Funded AKS Graduate Fellowship
- You will receive a monthly stipend of 750,000 KRW to support your stay.
- The program provides round-trip airfare to selected fellows.
- Each fellow will receive free accommodation.
- Research opportunity for 6 months in South Korea.
- You get access to a strong academic environment at the Graduate School of Korean Studies
- It gives you a chance to experience life and culture in South Korea
Eligibility Criteria of Fully Funded AKS Graduate Fellowship
- You should be a foreign national or an overseas Korean
- Overseas Koreans must have completed their entire education outside South Korea
- You must be a Master’s graduate or currently a PhD student (before completion)
- You should be studying at an overseas university
- Your research topic must be related to Korean Studies
- Having good Korean language skills is a plus
- If you have already received this fellowship before, you cannot apply again.
How to Apply for the AKS Graduate Fellowship:
- Visit the application portal: https://gradaks.recruiter.co.kr
- Read 2026 AKS Graduate Fellowship Application Guidelines before applying.
- Create your account and log in to start your application
- Fill in your personal and academic details carefully
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Select an AKS professor as your academic advisor based on your research topic
- This step is very important — applications without selecting a professor will be disqualified
- Upload all required documents, including:
- Personal Statement (around 2 pages)
- Research Plan (around 3 pages with full details)
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport copy and ID photo
- Language test scores (if available)
- Make sure all files are clear and uploaded in the correct format (PDF/Word)
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Ask your professor/supervisor to send the recommendation letter directly
- It must be sent by the recommender to: grad_fellowship@aks.ac.kr
- It cannot be sent from your own email
- Review your full application carefully to avoid any mistakes
- Submit your application before the deadline:
Deadline:
- May 8, 2026 (17:00 KST)
