KGSP Address Requirements: Official NIIED Mailing Guide for GKS Applicants (2026)

If you’re applying for the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) — now officially called the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — one of the most critical details you need to get right is the address. From where to send your documents, to how your own name and address must appear on the application form, address-related mistakes are among the most common reasons applications face delays or disqualification.

This guide is based exclusively on the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship Application Guidelines published by NIIED (National Institute for International Education), the official body that administers KGSP. All addresses and requirements below are sourced directly from official documents.

Key Takeaways

• You do not mail documents directly to NIIED — your embassy or university does that on your behalf after the 1st round of selection.
• The official NIIED mailing address is: 191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (13557), Republic of Korea.
• Your English name on the application form must exactly match your passport — including middle names.
• All documents must be A4-sized, numbered, and labeled at the top right corner.
• Required certificates must be apostilled or consular confirmed for the 2nd round of selection at NIIED.

GKS scholarships provide full funding for international students pursuing degrees at Korean universities. (Source: Pexels)

What Is KGSP / Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)?

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) — rebranded as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) since 2010 — is administered by NIIED (National Institute for International Education) under South Korea’s Ministry of Education. It provides full scholarships for international students to pursue undergraduate (GKS-U) or graduate (GKS-G) degrees at Korean universities.

For the 2026 cycle, NIIED offers scholarships to students from 155 countries for graduate programs and from 71 countries for undergraduate programs. The scholarship covers tuition, monthly living stipend, airfare, and a Korean language training program.

There are two application tracks:

• Embassy Track — Apply through the Korean Embassy in your home country.
• University Track — Apply directly to one participating Korean university.

Official NIIED Address for Document Submission

This is the address that Korean embassies and universities use to forward successful 1st-round applicants’ documents to NIIED for the 2nd round of selection. As published in the 2026 GKS Application Guidelines (NIIED, September 2025):

GKS Center, NIIED
(Selection department of 2026 GKS-U / GKS-G)
191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,
Gyeonggi-do (13557)
Republic of Korea

Korean address: (우) 13557 경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로 191, 국립국제교육원 국제장학센터

📧 Email: gksniied@korea.kr

Important: Applicants themselves do not send documents to this address. The above address is used by Korean embassies (Embassy Track) and Korean universities (University Track) to send shortlisted candidates’ documents to NIIED for evaluation in the 2nd round. If you send documents directly to this address without going through an embassy or university, they will not be accepted.

Embassies and universities use express courier services to deliver shortlisted applicants’ documents to NIIED. (Source: Pexels)

How Your Documents Reach NIIED: Track-by-Track Guide

Embassy Track

If you apply through the Embassy Track, here is the document flow:

1. You submit your application online via the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr) by the deadline (September 30, for the 2026 cycle).
2. The Korean Embassy in your country conducts the 1st round of selection. Results are announced by October 17.
3. If you pass, the embassy compiles your physical documents and sends them to NIIED at the address above. Documents must arrive at NIIED by October 31.
4. NIIED conducts the 2nd round of selection and announces results within November.
5. Successful candidates then go through a 3rd round at the universities you selected. Results by December 26.

University Track

1. You submit your online application by October 31.
2. The university conducts the 1st round. Results announced by November 14.
3. The university sends your documents to NIIED. Documents must arrive by November 28.
4. NIIED announces 2nd round results within December.
5. Final results expected by January 9, 2026.

Application Form: How to Fill in Your Address Correctly

When completing the GKS application form on the Study in Korea system, pay close attention to these address-related requirements:

Your Name Must Match Your Passport Exactly

According to the official 2026 GKS Application Guidelines (Section 5, NIIED):

Applicant’s English name MUST match the name on their passport. Any discrepancy in applicant’s name (family, given, middle name) will cause a delay in visa processing.

This means if your passport shows a middle name, you must include it on the application form. Abbreviating or omitting any part of your name as it appears on your passport is not allowed.

Language of Application

All application forms and documents must be submitted in English or Korean. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by a certified translation and then apostilled or consular confirmed.

Application documents for KGSP/GKS must follow strict formatting and labeling requirements. (Source: Pexels)

Document Preparation: Format and Labeling Requirements

The official guidelines specify the following requirements for physical document preparation:

Requirement	Official Rule
Paper Size	A4 (or letter-sized). Smaller documents must be attached to a blank A4 sheet; larger documents must be folded to A4 size.
Labeling	Number and label each document at the top right corner. Example: 8. High School Graduation Certificate (Consular confirmed)
Order	Follow the order in the Application Checklist, which serves as the front cover of each document set.
Copies (2nd Round)	ONE original set only. Simple photocopies or notarized copies of apostilled documents are NOT accepted.
Signature	All forms must be filled in English or Korean with applicant’s original handwritten signature.
Return Policy	All documents submitted to NIIED are not returned under any circumstances. NIIED stores originals for over 5 years.

Apostille and Consular Confirmation Requirements

For the 2nd round of selection at NIIED, required certificates must be authenticated. The rules differ based on document type:

Documents Written in English or Korean

Must be apostilled or consular confirmed. If your country is a member of the Apostille Convention, use apostille. Otherwise, consular confirmation from a Korean embassy is required.

Documents in Other Languages

Must be submitted with a certified translation into English or Korean, plus apostille or consular confirmation on either the original document or the certified translation.

Exception: High School Documents

High school graduation certificates and academic transcripts may be submitted with consular confirmation even in Apostille Convention member countries.

Validity of Authentication

If an apostilled or consular confirmed document has an expiration date, validity is judged based on that date. Documents without an expiration date are accepted if authenticated within the past 2 years from the NIIED announcement date.

Successful GKS scholars receive official invitation letters and entry guidance from NIIED. (Source: Pexels)

Other Official Addresses and Contacts You Need

Beyond NIIED, here are official Korean government resources relevant to GKS applicants:

Resource	Website
GKS Online Application	www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs	www.mofa.go.kr
Korea Immigration Service	www.immigration.go.kr
Hi Korea (Foreigner Portal)	www.hikorea.go.kr
Korean Portal	www.korea.net
Learn Korean (Sejong Institute)	www.sejonghakdang.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send my GKS application documents directly to NIIED?

No. Applicants submit their application online at www.studyinkorea.go.kr. Physical documents are only forwarded to NIIED by the Korean embassy or university after you pass the 1st round of selection. You cannot mail documents to NIIED directly.

What is NIIED’s official mailing address?

The official NIIED address is: GKS Center, NIIED, 191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (13557), Republic of Korea. The contact email is gksniied@korea.kr. (Source: 2026 GKS Application Guidelines, NIIED)

What happens if my name on the application doesn’t match my passport?

According to the official guidelines, any discrepancy — including in family name, given name, or middle name — will cause a delay in visa processing. Always use your name exactly as it appears on your passport.

Do I need to send copies or originals to NIIED?

For the 2nd round of selection, you submit ONE original set of documents. Simple photocopies of apostilled documents are not accepted. Note that NIIED does not return any submitted documents.

What format should my documents be in?

All documents must be A4-sized (or letter-sized). Documents smaller than A4 must be attached to a blank A4 sheet. Documents larger than A4 must be folded to A4. Each document must be numbered and labeled at the top right corner.

What if my documents are not in English or Korean?

Documents in other languages must be accompanied by a certified translation into English or Korean. The certified translation must also be apostilled or consular confirmed.

Where can I find the Korean embassy address in my country?

Visit the official Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.mofa.go.kr to find the Korean embassy nearest to you. Embassy-specific application deadlines and requirements may vary.

Conclusion

Getting your address details right for the KGSP / GKS application is not just an administrative formality — errors can disqualify your application or delay your visa. The key points to remember: applicants submit online only, documents go to NIIED via your embassy or university, and your name and documents must exactly match official records.

For the most current application guidelines, always check the official Study in Korea website at www.studyinkorea.go.kr and verify with your local Korean embassy.

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Sources / 참고 자료

• 2026 Global Korea Scholarship Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Degrees (NIIED, September 2025) — Official NIIED address, document submission rules, labeling requirements, name matching policy
• Study in Korea — Official GKS Application Portal (NIIED) — Online application system for GKS Embassy and University tracks
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea (mofa.go.kr) — Korean embassy locations and consular confirmation information
• Korea Immigration Service (immigration.go.kr) — Visa and immigration requirements for GKS scholars
• Hi Korea — Foreigner Services Portal (hikorea.go.kr) — Residence and visa information for international students
• TOPIK Guide — GKS Undergraduate Scholarship Guide 2026 — Cross-referenced NIIED address and submission requirements

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