GKS / KGSP Scholarship Documents From the Netherlands
A Global Korea Scholarship application can involve several Dutch documents with different legalisation routes. Diplomas, transcripts, civil records and a VOG should not be treated as one identical package.
Check the document route before sending the original
GKS, formerly widely known as KGSP, may require academic and personal documents in specific formats. The route depends on whether you apply through an embassy or university track and on the current instructions for that intake.
Apostille Assist can review the likely route, coordinate agreed Dutch steps and help arrange a sworn translation or international return delivery. See services and pricing or start with the Document Route Check.
When this document route may apply
The receiving institution’s written instructions remain decisive. These are common situations in which the Dutch route should be checked.
Dutch diploma and transcript documents
This is a common reason to check the route before sending originals.
Birth certificate or family relationship evidence
The required Dutch authority depends on the document and signature.
VOG / Certificate of Conduct
Collection, legalisation and apostille may need to be coordinated in sequence.
Certified English or Korean translations
Translation requirements should be confirmed before the final document package is prepared.
Build the GKS document set by document type
A GKS or KGSP application is not one legalisation route. Each requested document must be matched to its own Dutch issuer and authentication process.
Diploma and transcript
Check whether DUO legalisation, an apostille, sealed presentation or certified copies are requested.
Civil-status documents
Birth and family documents generally follow the route of the issuing municipality or other competent authority.
Certificate of Conduct
A Dutch VOG has its own issuing and legalisation route and should not be grouped with education documents.
Translations and copies
Confirm language, certification, copy count and document order from the current GKS instructions.
Related South Korea document guides
Use the page that matches the specific document requested by the university, scholarship provider or visa authority.
Frequently asked questions
Is KGSP the same as GKS?
KGSP is the former name commonly used for the Global Korea Scholarship, now generally referred to as GKS.
Do all GKS documents need an apostille?
Not necessarily. Follow the current application guidelines and the instructions for the embassy or university track.
Does a Dutch diploma need DUO legalisation?
Commonly, yes, before a Dutch court can issue an apostille for an eligible education document.
Can a Dutch VOG be used for GKS or a visa?
A VOG may be requested in some procedures. Its legalisation and translation route should be checked separately from education documents.
Need help preparing this Dutch document for South Korea?
Send the document type, destination institution and written requirements. The likely Dutch legalisation, apostille and translation route can then be assessed.
