Koica SCholarship – The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) started in 1991. It’s a government group that helps other countries with grants. KOICA’s main aim is to build friendly relationships with partner countries and support their development.
About KOICA
KOICA runs many programs to help its partner countries, like the Fellowship Program, Korea Volunteer Dispatching Program, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief, Public-Private Partnerships, and Bilateral and Multilateral Projects.
KOICA Scholarship 2025
Applications are open for the KOICA Scholarship 2025 for Master’s and PhD degrees in South Korea. This fully funded program offers many benefits and is a great chance for students from around the world.
Available Programs
In 2025, KOICA is offering 5 PhD programs and 20 Master’s programs. This scholarship aims to prepare future leaders in partner countries to help improve their own nations. This announcement covers 15 programs, with 10 more programs’ details coming in March.
Programs Offered
- Master’s Degree: 17 months
- PhD Degree: 36 months
Scholarship Benefits
The KOICA Scholarship offers many benefits:
- Airfare: Free round-trip tickets.
- Full Tuition: No need to pay for tuition.
- Settlement Allowance:
- Master’s: KRW 600,000 (one-time)
- Doctoral: KRW 1,200,000 (one-time)
- Monthly Allowance: KRW 999,000 per month.
- Accommodation: Free housing.
- Extras: Study visits, workshops, Korean language classes, etc.
- Health Insurance: National health coverage.
- Completion Grant:
- Master’s: KRW 300,000 (one-time)
- Doctoral: KRW 600,000 (one-time)
- Private Medical Insurance: Extra health coverage.
These benefits help students focus on their studies without financial worries.
More Benefits
The KOICA Scholarship also offers:
- Top Education: South Korean universities are known for high academic standards and modern research facilities.
- Cultural Experience: Learn about Korean culture, language, and traditions.
- Networking: Meet other scholars from around the world.
- Career Opportunities: This scholarship can open doors to career opportunities in your home country and internationally.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you need:
- Nationality: Be from a KOICA partner country.
- Employment Status and Government Nomination
- Education and Work Experience: Meet the minimum requirements.
- English Proficiency
- Age
- Health
- University Eligibility
- No Restrictions: Must not have certain restrictions.
- Preferred Experience
For detailed criteria, visit the KOICA official website.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- KOICA Application Forms (Part 1 to Part 4)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Valid Passport Copy
For more details on required documents, visit the KOICA official website.
Universities and Programs
Here are some universities and programs under KOICA:
- Yeungnam University: Master’s in Water Resources Management (Quota: 15)
- Incheon National University: Master’s in Capacity Building for Response to Climate Change (Quota: 25)
- KAIST: Master’s in Social Economy (Quota: 25)
- Yonsei University: Master’s in Global Health Security (Quota: 15)
- KDI School of Public Policy and Management: Master’s in Sustainable Regional Development (Quota: 15)
- Handong Global University: Master’s in Policy Competency Based on ICT Convergence (Quota: 15)
- Kyungpook National University: Master’s in Agricultural Production (Quota: 15)
- Soongsil University: Master’s in Digital Transformation Technology (Quota: 25)
- Hanyang University: Master’s in Digital Innovation (Quota: 25)
- Seoul National University: Master’s in Energy Policy (Quota: 15)
- Kangwon National University: Master’s in Agricultural Economics (Quota: 15)
- Yonsei University: Master’s in Control of Infectious Disease (Quota: 25)
- University of Seoul: Master’s in Urban Development (Quota: 15)
- Kyungpook National University: Master’s in Agricultural Engineering (Quota: 15)
- KDI School of Public Policy and Management: Master’s in Trade and Industrial Policy for Innovative Growth and Resilience (Quota: 15)
Eligible Countries
KOICA scholarship is available for students from the following regions and countries:
- Africa (38 countries): Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana, Morocco, Mozambique, Algeria, Egypt, Uganda, Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Niger, Madagascar, Malawi, Lesotho, Libya, Mauritius, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Angola, Benin, Burundi, Zambia, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Togo, Mali, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, Comoros
- Asia (13 countries): Nepal, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines
- Central & South America (18 countries): Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Suriname, Honduras, Jamaica, Grenada, Dominica, Belize, Costa Rica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Middle East & CIS & Eastern Europe (10 countries): Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Turkmenistan
- Pacific (11 countries): Kiribati, Tonga, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea
Admission Process
The admission process includes:
- Government Nomination and Application Submission
- On-site Interview in Your Country with Korean Embassy/KOICA Office
- Document Review by the University
- Interview/Test by the University in Korea
- Local Medical Check-up
- Orientation and Health Check-up Upon Arrival in Korea
- Start Your Studies
- Return to Your Home Country After Completion
Contact Information
For questions about the KOICA Scholarship Program, contact: koica.sp@koworks.org