Scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship
The Global Korea Scholarship provides international students with opportunities to conduct advanced studies in undergraduate and graduate programs at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea. It aims to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries, including Tonga.
About this scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship is offered by National Institute for International Education (NIIED) at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, airfare, monthly stipend, and medical insurance, provided as full ride 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 full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, airfare, monthly stipend, and medical insurance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Tonga.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of a country invited by NIIED, hold a high school or bachelor's degree, and meet specific GPA requirements.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-03-01. 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 and phd
Nationality requirements
Tonga
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
- Award
- Full tuition, airfare, monthly stipend, and medical insurance
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Tonga
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-03-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20