The KOICA Scholarship Program 2025-26 is currently accepting applications. This scholarship is available to nationals of nations chosen by the Korean government (KOICA) from the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients. The KOICA Scholarship Program aims to educate essential leaders from partner nations to aid in the socio-economic advancement of their native countries. KOICA seeks to promote amicable, cooperative ties, and reciprocal exchanges with partner nations by providing assistance for their socioeconomic progress.

Candidates awarded this scholarship will have the opportunity to pursue master’s or doctoral programs. This scholarship will be offered by several universities partnered with KOICA. In 2025, KOICA will provide 5 Master’s programs and 3 Doctorate programs. Students awarded this scholarship will receive a remarkable chance to pursue their studies in Korea at leading partner universities with complete financial aid.

The scholarship encompasses tuition fees, monthly stipends, airfare, housing, settlement funds, completion awards, insurance, and additional activities. Candidates must come from qualifying nations chosen by KOICA and satisfy the particular admission and scholarship requirements.

Brief Details About Scholarship

Country: South Korea

Institutions: KOICA partner universities

Study Level: Master’s and doctoral degrees

Duration: Varies

Award Type: Fully-funded

Fields of Study: Various disciplines

Eligible Countries

• Africa: Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Uganda, Cameroon, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Niger, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Burkina Faso, Benin, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Angola, Zambia, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Togo, South Sudan, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, São Tomé and Príncipe, Comoros, South Africa, Botswana
• Central & South America: Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Honduras, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Guyana, Grenada, Dominica, Belize, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Asia: Nepal, Timor-Leste, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
• Pacific: Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Palau
• Middle East, CIS & Eastern Europe: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Jordan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

Deadline: July 2025

KOICA Scholarship Program 2025 Benefits

• This scholarship offers comprehensive tuition support, including all educational expenses.
• Applicants will receive a monthly stipend to assist with everyday costs.
• Those who receive this scholarship will be granted round-trip airfare to the host country and back.
• This scholarship offers complimentary housing throughout the study duration.
• Applicants will receive a relocation allowance to assist with initial moving expenses.
• Recipients of this scholarship will receive a completion grant once they have completed the program.
• This scholarship offers health insurance for medical care throughout the stay.
• Applicants will be provided with cultural and extracurricular opportunities to enhance their experience.

Eligibility Criteria for the KOICA Scholarship Program 2025

• This scholarship is available for citizens of KOICA partner nations who are officially designated by their government.
• Applicants for this scholarship must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Candidates seeking to join this program must be public servants or connected to the public sector.
• Applicants for this scholarship need to fulfill the eligibility requirements of the hosting university.
• Individuals applying for this program should not possess a Master’s degree obtained from a prior KOICA program.

How to Apply

1. Candidates must fulfill all eligibility requirements and receive an official nomination from their government.
2. Submit your application via the KOICA Overseas Office or the Korean Embassy in your nation.
3. Only candidates who clear the KOICA selection phase will move on to the next level.
4. Candidates on the shortlist must submit their applications directly to the specified university and fulfill its admission criteria.

For additional details and to send in your application, go to the official website.

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