The KOICA Scholarship 2024 is a fully funded master’s and Ph.D. degree scholarship in South Korea. The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is offering this scholarship to international students from developing countries. The scholarship covers all expenses for the full duration of the degree program, which is 17 months for master's programs and 36 months for Ph.D. programs.
About KOICA Scholarship 2024 in South Korea
KOICA Scholarship Benefits
The KOICA Scholarship provides a comprehensive package of benefits, including:
- Airfare
- Settlement Allowance
- (Master) KRW 600,000/ONCE
- (Doctoral) KRW 1,200,000/ONCE
- Monthly Allowance: KRW 999,000 per month
- Full Tuition covered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Study visits, workshops, Korean language classes, etc.
- Accommodation
- Scholarship Completion Grants
- (Master) KRW 300,000/ONCE
- (Doctoral) KRW 600,000/ONCE
- National Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
Who can Apply?
To be eligible for the KOICA Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of an eligible country.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree.
- Be under the age of 40.
- Be in good health.
Eligible Countries for the KOICA Scholarship
The eligible countries for the KOICA Scholarship are divided into regions, including Africa, Central & South America, Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East & CIS & Eastern Europe. Some specific countries in each region are mentioned in the announcement.
Participating Universities
Several prestigious universities in South Korea are participating in the KOICA Scholarship program. Some of them include Yonsei University, KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), Kangwon National University, Soongsil University, KDI School (Korean Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management), University of Seoul, Kyungpook National University, Seoul National University, Hanyang University, Handong Global University, and Yeungnam University.
How to Apply for the KOICA Scholarship?
Applicants can visit the official website, which is provided in the blog post, to access the application guidelines and information on required documents.
For more information and to apply, visit the [official KOICA Scholarship website]
