Scholarship
Overseas Korean Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for overseas Korean students who wish to pursue undergraduate degrees at universities in South Korea. It provides financial support to help students integrate into the Korean academic system.
About this scholarship
Overseas Korean Scholarship is offered by Overseas Koreans Foundation for study in South Korea at bachelor level. The award is valued at 900,000 KRW per month plus tuition exemption and airfare, provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive 900,000 KRW per month plus tuition exemption and airfare. 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 level. Nationality requirements apply: Overseas Koreans.
Eligibility
Overseas Korean students applying for undergraduate programs.
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
Nationality requirements
Overseas Koreans
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
- Overseas Koreans Foundation
- Study destination
- South Korea
- Award
- 900,000 KRW per month plus tuition exemption and airfare
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Overseas Koreans
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06