Scholarship
KOICA Scholarship
A fully-funded scholarship program offered by the Korean government to international students from developing countries. It aims to train future leaders to contribute to the socio-economic development of their home countries.
About this scholarship
KOICA Scholarship is offered by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for study in South Korea at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, airfare, accommodation, and living expenses, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, airfare, accommodation, and living expenses. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
International students from developing countries who meet specific academic and professional requirements set by KOICA.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-07-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
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
- Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
- Study destination
- South Korea
- Award
- Full tuition, airfare, accommodation, and living expenses
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-07-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23