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KOICA Scholarship Program in South Korea 2025/2026 | Fully Funded
KOICA Scholarship in South Korea 2025/2026 | Fully Funded to Study in South Korea : Applications are invited from Masters and Ph.D Candidates for the 2025/2026 Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarship Program in South Korea. See Eligibility, Benefits, Requirements, Selection Process, How to Apply and other Information.

Applications are invited to apply for the KOICA Scholarship Program 2025 in South Korea. All International students can apply for these fully funded scholarship programs in South Korea. Applicants who want to pursue their master’s and PhD degree programs abroad are welcome to apply for this scholarship program in South Korea.


International students can apply for the fully funded KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea to study for master’s and doctoral degrees at South Korean universities. KOICA will give out 109 scholarships in 2025. Designated Korean universities offer specific master’s and PhD programs. The master’s program lasts 17 months, while the PhD program lasts 36 months. KOICA stands for the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The KOICA Scholarship Program aspires to train leaders to contribute to the socio-economic development of their Home Countries. IELTS is not necessary, and there is no application fee. The KOICA scholarship is highly esteemed and well-liked.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was founded in 1991 by South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a government body for Official Development Assistance (ODA). By carrying out the government’s grant assistance and technical cooperation projects, KOICA seeks to improve the efficacy of South Korea’s grant aid initiatives for developing nations. The President appoints the board president of KOICA, who serves a three-year term, on the foreign minister’s proposal.

About the KOICA Scholarship Program 2025 Details:

  • University: South Korean Universities
  • Degree level: Masters, PhD
  • Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded
  • Eligible nationality: All Nationalities
  • Award country: South Korea


Financial Benefits

KOICA Scholarship Program 2025 in South Korea (Fully Funded) for international students offers: 

  • Full Tuition covered.
  • Monthly Allowance
  • Airfare
  • Settlement Allowance
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Accommodation
  • Scholarship Completion Grants
  • National Health Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance


Participating Universities:

HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program
  • e-Government and Public Management (Quota: 20)
  • e-Government and Public Management (Quota: 3)

INCHEON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program
  • Capacity Building for Managing climate change and the environment (Quota: 20)

KDI SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

Master’s Degree Program
  • Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Quota: 20)
  • Doctoral Degree Program
  • Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Quota: 3)

SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program
  • e-Government and Public Management (2). (Quota: 20)

YONSEI UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program
  • Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building (Quota: 20) Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building (Quota: 3)

Documents Required: 

  • KOICA Online Application Form
  • Scanned Valid Passport
  • Government Recommendation Letter (from the relevant ministry/authority)

Eligibility Countries:

  • Africa (40): Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Uganda, Cameroon, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Niger, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Burkina Faso, Benin, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Angola, Zambia, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Togo, South Sudan, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, Comoros, South Africa, Botswana
  • Central & South America (18): Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Honduras, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Guyana, Grenada, Dominica, Belize, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Asia (13): Nepal, Timor-Leste, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
  • Pacific (12): Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Palau
  • Middle East & CIS & Eastern Europe (10): Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Jordan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the KOICA Scholarship Programs 2025 in South Korea (Fully Funded) for international students, you must follow the following:
  • The Scholarship is offered to Citizens of the above-mentioned countries.
  • Applicants must be a government officer with an official government nomination.
  • Age: Ideally, younger than 40.
  • Throughout the program, participants must be in good physical and mental health. Those with impairments who are in excellent health can apply; those who are seriously ill cannot.
  • Experience & Education:
    • Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, ideally 2+ years relevant experience.
    • Doctoral: Master’s degree, ideally 3+ years of experience post-KOICA Master’s (if applicable). Some programs have specific criteria.
    • English: Strong speaking and writing skills are needed for the English-taught program.

How to Apply for KOICA Scholarship Program?

Students must apply online for the KOICA Fully Funded Scholarship Programs 2025 in South Korea for international students.

The link to the official website is given below:

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