KOICA Scholarship Program 2026: Masters and PhD in Korea

The KOICA Scholarship Program is run by the Korean Government to prepare future leaders from partner countries. It supports master's and doctoral study in Korea. The aim is to help graduates contribute to social and economic development back home.

Participating universities in Korea.

KOICA is offering 11 master's and 4 doctoral programs in this recruitment. Check the official website for the programs offered by the participating universities.

Limited.

Citizens of a country on the DAC list (96 countries).

The scholarship covers tuition, a monthly allowance, air fare, accommodation, a settlement allowance, scholarship competition grants, insurance, and extracurricular activities.

Eligibility:

• Citizen of a partner country among the countries listed under the DAC list
• Holds a Bachelor's degree (for Master's) and Master's degree (for the doctoral programs) from a recognized institution
• Public official or publicly affiliated worker
• Meets the university's selection criteria

Applications are currently closed.

Visit the official website to access the application form and for complete information on how to apply. The deadline is around July 2026 and the exact deadline is determined by the KOICA overseas office.