2026-1 KOICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

What the Scholarship Covers

✔️ Full Tuition
✔️ Monthly Allowance (KRW 1,200,000)
✔️ Settlement Allowance
✔️ Airfare (Entry & Final Departure)
✔️ Dormitory Accommodation
✔️ National Health Insurance
✔️ Private Medical Insurance
✔️ Korean language & cultural activities

Who Can Apply?

• Must be a government official
• Must receive official nomination from your government
• Preferably under 40 years old
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree
• Must be in good health
• Must have strong English proficiency

Available Master’s Programs (17 months)

1️⃣ Gender Equality – Ewha Women’s University Click to see the university
2️⃣ Smart City Management – Hanyang University Click to see the university
3️⃣ Global Education Leadership – Korea National University of Education Click to see the university
4️⃣ Tax & Fiscal Policy – Korea University Click to see the university
5️⃣ Public Management & Administrative Reform – Seoul National University Click to see the university

Application Steps

1. General Application Timeline (KOICA Round)
2. Application Submission: Until January 2026 (exact date depends on your country’s KOICA office/embassy)
3. University Screening: February–April 2026
4. Final Selection: July 2026
5. Arrival in Korea: August 2026