KOICA Scholarship 2025 – Overview
Host Country: South Korea
Level: Master’s & Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Countries: Developing countries
Language Requirement: No IELTS required (but English proficiency is needed)
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Benefits (Fully Funded)
Tuition: Full waiver
Monthly Stipend: ~$750 (999,000 KRW)
Settlement Allowance: $1,500 (Doctorate) or $600 (Master’s)
Round-trip Airfare
Completion Grant: $750 (Doctorate) or $300 (Master’s)
University Housing
National Health Insurance
Cultural/Academic Support
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be under 40 years old (by Feb 1, 2025)
Be in good physical and mental health
Be proficient in English
Be a civil servant or officially recommended by their government
Have at least 2 years (Master’s) or 3 years (Doctorate) relevant professional experience
Eligible Programs & Institutions
Some top programs include:
e-Government & Public Management – Handong Global University / Sungkyunkwan University
Health Policy & Capacity Building – Yonsei University
Economic Development Policy – KOICA
Climate & Environmental Change Management – KOICA
How to Apply
1. Go to the KOICA official portal:
Click here to apply
2. Submit your application with:
Academic certificates
Statement of purpose
Government recommendation (if applicable)
Other requested documents
Tips:
Use the Scholarship Region WhatsApp group to stay updated.
Prepare your documents early.
Tailor your application to reflect development goals of your country.
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