Scholarship
Bao Sei Scholarship
This scholarship supports North Korean students and students of North Korean descent pursuing post-secondary education in the United States. It is designed to support the education and career aspirations of North Koreans and their children who demonstrate leadership and a desire to pursue higher education.
About this scholarship
Bao Sei Scholarship is offered by Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for study in North Korea at bachelor, master, phd and certificate level. The award is valued at $500 to $10,000 depending on program level, provided as other support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive $500 to $10,000 depending on program level. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master, phd and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: North Korean.
Eligibility
Born in North Korea or have at least one North Korea-born parent; hold legal status in the US or a valid US student visa; plan to be enrolled in full-time or part-time post-secondary study in the US.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master, phd and certificate
Nationality requirements
North Korean
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- Liberty in North Korea (LiNK)
- Country
- North Korea
- Award
- $500 to $10,000 depending on program level
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and certificate
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-31