KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea | Fully Funded

KOICA Scholarship 2025 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

One of the standout features of the KOICA Scholarship 2025 is that there’s no application fee and no IELTS requirement, making it more accessible to qualified candidates. This program is designed not just to educate but to empower scholars to return home and contribute to the socio-economic development of their countries. Whether you’re aiming to study public policy, development studies, engineering, or other priority fields, KOICA offers an exceptional platform to grow academically and professionally in South Korea. Check also: GIST University Scholarship 2025 in South Korea | Fully Funded

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: South Korea
• Universities: South Korean Universities
• Number of Scholarships: 109
• Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 31 July 2025

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

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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.

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Required Documents

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

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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)

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The KOICA Scholarship 2025 offers fully funded Master’s and PhD programs to individuals from developing countries, covering tuition, living expenses, and more. Eligibility criteria, application procedures, and program details are available on the official KOICA website.