Deadline
2025-07-31
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, $9000 Stipend/Yr, $1500 Settlement Allowance, $750 Completion Grant, Housing, Health Insurance
Country Tenable
Korea South
Renewable
No
2025 KOICA Scholarship (Fully Funded) | Study in South Korea
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is now inviting applications for its prestigious 2025 KOICA Scholarship Program — a fully funded opportunity for students from partner countries to pursue postgraduate degrees at leading universities in South Korea.
This scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, settlement allowance, university housing, and national health insurance — making it one of the most comprehensive scholarships for international students.
The program is designed for talented civil servants and professionals from developing countries who are ready to advance their expertise and address development challenges in areas like International Development, Public Policy, Agriculture, Women and Development, Fishery Science, and more, in line with Korea’s global development goals.
Eligibility Criteria for KOICA Scholarship 2025
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible partner country (see official list).
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Be under 40 years old as of February 1, 2025.
- Be proficient in English (as all courses are taught in English).
- Be a civil servant or professional officially recommended by their government.
- Have relevant work experience:
- At least 2 years for Master’s applicants.
- At least 3 years for Doctorate applicants.
Scholarship Benefits
The KOICA Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend of approx. 999,000 KRW (about USD 750)
- Round-trip international airfare
- Settlement allowance
- 600,000 KRW (Master’s)
- 1,200,000 KRW (Doctorate)
- University housing
- National health insurance
- Support for academic & cultural activities
- Completion grant at graduation
- 300,000 KRW (Master’s)
- 600,000 KRW (Doctorate)
Eligible Programs
Available fields of study under the KOICA Scholarship include:
- Master’s & Doctorate in e-Government and Public Management – Handong Global University
- Master’s in e-Government and Public Management 2 – Sungkyunkwan University
- Doctorate & Master’s in Health Policy and Capacity Building – Yonsei University
- Doctorate & Master’s in Economic Development Policy for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth – KOICA
- Master’s in Capacity Building for Climate and Environmental Change Management – KOICA
How to Apply (Step by Step Guide)
Ready to apply? Follow these steps:
- Visit the official KOICA Scholarship website by clicking the button below.
- Submit your application through the online portal.
- The selection is based on your academic background, motivation, the relevance of your chosen field, and your commitment to development.
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