Host Country
South Korea
Number of Scholarships
109
Scholarship Type
Fully Funded
Deadline
February to March, 2026
KOICA Scholarship is a fully-funded government scholarship for international students who wish to contribute to the socio-economic development of their countries. For this scholarship, a few select universities are offering a total of 8 courses (5 Master’s and 3 PhD). In this scholarship, the applications are first sent to the Korean Embassy. Then, embassy forwards the application to the university where we will apply for the university course. Then, original documents are requested by the embassy for final check. This scholarship has many benefits including economy-class flight ticket at arrival and departure of the scholar, one-time settlement allowance of KRW 600,000 for Master’s and KRW 1,200,000 for PhD, university dormitory accommodation, monthly allowance of KRW 1,200,000 per month, full tuition fee coverage as well as part of expenses for extracurricular activities such as study visits, workshops, Korean language classes, etc., national health insurance of approx. KRW 81,000 per month as well as private medical insurance for unexpected accidents, etc. One unique benefit of this scholarship is that it offers scholarship completion grants, which are paid once upon departure, worth KRW 300,000 for Master’s and KRW 600,000 for PhD. The deadline of KOICA Scholarship, South Korea is in July, 2025.
Duration of the Scholarship:
Degree: PhD: 36 Months Master's: 17 Months
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To be eligible for the KOICA Program Scholarship, applicants must meet specific academic, age, and residency requirements.
Nationality
All applicants must be citizens of the specified countries (Success Chances automatically check it).
Employee Status and Government Nomination
All applicants must be government officials and receive official nominations from their respective governments for the KOICA Scholarship program.
Health Criteria
All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program. Applicants with disabilities, but in good mental and physical health, are also eligible to apply.
Education and Work Experience
For Master’s, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of work experience in the same field. For PhD, applicants must have a Master’s degree with 3 years of work experience in the same field.
English Proficiency
Applicants must have a strong command of English, both in speaking and writing.
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Scholarship Application Form
Government Recommendation Letter
Photocopy of Passport
Statement of Purpose/Self-Introduction
Research Proposal / Study Plan
CV
2 Recommendation Letters
Official Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Language Proficiency Tests
Employment Verification
Letter of Consent for Degree Verification
Photo File (if required)

Create an Account
You may check KOICA Scholarship official website or apply by creating a profile on WWAH. Click on Apply Now after creating your personalized profile through registered account. You can monitor your application and receive regular updates. Register here.
Get Government Nomination
The applicant must get nomination from a government agency/department they currently serve.
Submit Your Application
Complete your Personal and Educational details. Upload your documents (including government nomination) and double-check all information before submission.
Review & Submit
Before final submission, WWAH will provide a preview of the application. Double-check your entries and uploaded files. Once submitted, WWAH will generate your final application PDF and checklist.
Track Your Application
Once your application is submitted, you can monitor its progress through your personalized WWAH dashboard. Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications.
Interview (1st Round)
In the first phase, your application will be sent to the South Korean Embassy. If selected, you will be asked to appear for an interview at the embassy of your home country.
Document Screening
If you pass, the embassy will forward your application to the university. You will be contacted by the University you applied for, to submit the documents for screening. WWAH will help you prepare the required documents (as specified in the Required Documents section) and send them to the selected university.
Local Medical Check-Up
Applicant will be required to get a local medical check-up. The results will be checked for reference. The university will provide guidance regarding what they need (some may have additional requirements).
Interview (2nd Round)
After university requirements are fulfilled, you will be asked to attend another interview with the university panel.
Essay Test (If Required)
For some universities, essay tests are mandatory with the interview. However, you will be informed of such requirements beforehand, where you can make the decisions easily.
Submission of Original Documents in Embassy
Once you have cleared the university round, you can submit the original documents to the embassy.
Receive Your Offer Letter
If your application is successful, you'll receive an offer letter from the scholarship. Review the offer carefully and accept it through our portal.
Apply for a Visa
Once you've accepted an offer and received your visa letter, start the application process for getting the student visa (D-2). We'll provide guidance and resources to help you secure your student visa.
Vaccinations (If required)
Your university may ask you to get additional vaccines before traveling.
Plan Your Arrival
WWAH will assist in your travel planning, accommodation, pre-departure orientation, and settling into your destination.
Begin Your Academic Journey
Congratulations! You're all set to start your studies. You will need to a get another medical check-up in South Korea before you can start the studies. After that, you can start taking classes. Stay connected with WWAH team throughout your academic journey for any assistance.
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