Are you dreaming of pursuing your higher education in South Korea? Well, we are here with an exciting scholarship opportunity in Korea that will make your dream come true. Application call for the KOICA Scholarship program for the academic session 2025-26. A fully funded program in South Korea administered by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is inviting applications from outstanding students from developing countries to pursue full-time Master’s and Phd degree programs in one of the designated higher education institutes in South Korea.
The KOICA scholarship is specifically designed to cultivate young intellectuals to contribute socio-economic development of their home communities. KOICA offers comprehensive financial support, covering Full tuition fees, monthly allowance, round-trip Airfare, Accommodation, Health insurance, and much more, with other perks and benefits. Multiple top-ranked higher education institutions of South Korea are participating in this program. No Application Fee and IELTS is not required for participation.
Scholarships are highly competitive applicants holding an excellent academic record are invited to submit their applications. In this post, we will cover all the details regarding the KOICA Scholarship that including coverage, eligibility criteria, participating institutes, and application process; therefore, don’t miss out.
Details About KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South KoreaÂ
| Host Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Organization | Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Degree Level | Master’s & PhD |
| No. of Awards | 109 |
| Application Deadline | Varies by country |
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Degree Duration
- PhD Level: 3 Years
- Master’s Level: 1.5-2 Years
Scholarship Coverage
The KOICA scholarship offers the following financial support:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- A monthly stipend of approximately 1,000,000 KRW to cover living expenses
- Air travel coverage
- One-time settlement allowance
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Korean Language training course
- Research and thesis support
Participating Institutes, Program & Quota
| University | Program Level | Field of Study | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handong Global University | Master’s | e-Government and Public Management | 20 |
| Doctoral | e-Government and Public Management | 3 | |
| Incheon National University | Master’s | Capacity Building for Managing Climate Change and the Environment | 20 |
| KDI School of Public Policy and Management | Master’s | Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth | 20 |
| Doctoral | Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth | 3 | |
| Sungkyunkwan University | Master’s | e-Government and Public Management (2) | 20 |
| Yonsei University | Master’s | Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building | 20 |
| Doctoral | Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building | 3 |
Eligible Countries:
The scholarships are available to the targeted developing countries selected by KOICA. Check out the list of eligible countries below.
Asia (13 countries)
- Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal.
African (38 countries)
- Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and PrÃncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana.
Central & South America (18 countries)
- Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica.
Pacific (12 countries)
- Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands.
Middle East & Eastern Europe (10 countries)
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants meeting the following criteria are eligible for the KOICA scholarship:
- Citizens of above mentioned countries are invited to submit the applications
- Applicants must be officially nominated by their governments
- A government official with 2 years of work experience in the field of study
- Age requirement must not exceed 40 years of age
- Holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an excellent record
- Proficient in the English language
- Previously did not receive a scholarship from the government of Korea
- Must be in good physical and mental health
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Required Documents
- Complete KOICA Application form
- Letter of recommendation from the government
- Scanned copy of a valid passport
- Degree certificates
- Medical examination certificate
Application Deadline:
All interested applicants must submit their application by 31st July 2025, however, the deadline may vary as per your country location. Applicants can check their country-specific deadline through the Korean embassy or the KOICA official portal.
How to Apply for the KOICA Scholarship 2025?
Interested applicants need to submit the KOICA application to the KOICA overseas office or the Korean embassy in your home country. For more details on the application, visit here: KOICA_Scholarship Program Guideline
Check out the official 2025-2 KOICA Scholarship Program advertisement
