Students in international partner nations can now apply for the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s (KOICA) 2025 KOICA Scholarship. Tuition, a monthly stipend, round-trip overseas airfare, a settlement allowance, university housing, and national health insurance are all covered by this fully financed scholarship. International students interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree at participating South Korean universities are eligible to apply for the KOICA Scholarship Program. The purpose of this fellowship is to help students from underdeveloped nations pursue full-time postgraduate study at prestigious Korean universities.
Eligibility Criteria
- must be a national of one of the qualifying nations (see list below).
- Both physical and emotional well-being are essential.
- must be younger than 40 on February 1, 2025.
- English proficiency is required because English is the language of instruction.
- must be an official government-recommended professional or civil worker.
- At least two years of relevant work experience is required for master’s degrees, and three years are required for doctoral programs.
Host Country: Korea
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | $9000 Stipend/Yr | $1500 Settlement Allowance | $750 Completion Grant | Housing | Health Insurance
No IELTS Required
Benefits
- Complete exemption from tuition fees
- An allowance of about 999,000 KRW (about USD 750) every month
- International round-trip airfare
- 600,000 KRW for a master’s degree and 1,200,000 KRW for a doctorate in settlement allowance
- Accommodations at the university
- Coverage of national health insurance
- Encouragement of cultural and academic endeavors
- The program’s completion payment is 300,000 KRW for master’s degrees and 600,000 KRW for doctorates.
