The Korea International Cooperation Agency has called for applications for its KOICA Scholarship 2026 from students from foreign partner countries.
The Korea International Cooperation Agency Scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity covering tuition, monthly stipend, round-trip international airfare, settlement allowance. university housing, and national health insurance.
Requirements
To be considered for the Korea International Cooperation Agency Scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country (see list below)
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Be under 40 years old as of February 1, 2026
- Have proficiency in English (as courses are taught in English)
- Be a civil servant or professional officially recommended by their government
- Have relevant professional experience of at least 2 years for Master’s and 3 years for Doctorate programs
Benefits
The KOICA Scholarship covers;
- Full tuition fee exemption
- Monthly allowance of approximately 999,000 KRW (around USD 750)
- Round-trip international airfare
- Settlement allowance (600,000 KRW for Master’s, 1,200,000 KRW for Doctorate)
- University housing
- National health insurance
- Support for academic and cultural activities
- Completion grant at the end of the program (300,000 KRW for Master’s, 600,000 KRW for Doctorate)
Eligible Programs
KOICA scholarships are available for the following degree programs:
- Master’s in Public Management and Administrative Reform
- Master’s in Global Education Leadership
- Master’s in Smart City Management and Technology
- Master’s program in Tax and Fiscal Policy
- Master’s program in Gender Equality
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: December 2, 2025.
