KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea (Fully Funded)

The Applications are open to apply for the KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea. It is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students to pursue a Master, and PhD Programs from South Korean universities. In 2025, KOICA will award 109 Scholarships. There are designated Master’s and PhD programs offered in designated Korean Universities. The Duration of the Master’s Program is 17 Months, whereas for the PhD it is 36 months. KOICA Stands for the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The KOICA Scholarship Program aims to Train Leaders to contribute to the socio-economic development of their Home Countries. There is no application fee, and IELTS is not required. The KOICA scholarship is quite popular and prestigious. Below are more details about the Financial benefits and the application process.

Details About KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea

• Host Country: Korea
• Universities: South Korean Universities
• Number of Scholarships: 109
• Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: July 31, 2025. But please check the specific application deadline for your country through your local KOICA office or the Korean Embassy.

Financial Benefits

The Scholarship Covers:

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

Participating Universities, Eligible Programs, and Quota for the KOICA Scholarship 2025

• HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
  • Master’s Degree Program in e-Government and Public Management. (Quota: 20)
  • Doctoral Degree Program in e-Government and Public Management. (Quota: 3)
• INCHEON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
  • Master’s Degree Program in Capacity Building for Managing climate change and the environment. (Quota: 20)
• KDI SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
  • Master’s Degree Program in Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. (Quota: 20)
  • Doctoral Degree Program in Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. (Quota: 3)
• SUNKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
  • Master’s Degree Program in e-Government and Public Management (2). (Quota: 20)
• YONSEI UNIVERSITY
  • Master’s Degree Program in Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building. (Quota: 20)
  • Doctoral Degree Program in Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building. (Quota: 3)

Eligible Countries

Citizens of the following countries are eligible for the KOICA Scholarship:

• 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

• The Scholarship is open to Citizens of the above-mentioned countries.
• Nomination: Must be a government official with an official government nomination.
• Age: Preferably under 40 years old.
• Health: Good mental and physical health is required for the program duration. Applicants with disabilities in good health are eligible; severe illness is not.
• Education & Experience:
  • 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.

Required Documents

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

How to Apply for the South Korea KOICA Scholarship 2025?

For the Application Process, Read the KOICA_Scholarship Program Guideline. The Link to the official website is below.