KOICA New Scholarship 2025 in South Korea | Fully Funded

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The Koica scholarship 2025 in South Korea is now open for applications, offering a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees in South Korea. Funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), this prestigious program supports future leaders from developing countries by providing world-class education at top Korean universities. In 2025, KOICA plans to award 109 scholarships across selected academic programs. The duration is approximately 17 months for Master’s programs and 36 months for PhD programs, with all expenses covered—including tuition, airfare, living allowance, and more. Check also: KAIST EE Camp 2025 in South Korea | Fully Funded

 

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship opportunity visual by Scholarship Union, 2025. Learn more at https://scholarshipunion.com

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

 

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
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)

Check also: Fully Funded AYFN Summer Korean Culture Camp 2025 in South Korea

Eligible Countries

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

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