KOICA Fully Funded Scholarship Program Master’s and Doctoral 2027

Applications are now open for the 2027 KOICA Scholarship Program offered by the Korea International Cooperation Agency. This fully funded scholarship supports talented government officials and public servants from partner developing countries to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degree programs in Korea. The program covers various important fields such as e-Government, climate change, economic development, agriculture, AI, digital innovation, health policy, infectious disease control, digital health, and social economy.

It is a fully funded opportunity that includes tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, accommodation, and insurance. There is no application fee. The application deadline for the KOICA Round is July 2026 (exact dates vary by country). Interested candidates must apply through their local KOICA country office or Korean Embassy. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s and Doctoral degree programs
• Host Country: Republic of Korea
• Application Deadline: July 2026 (varies by country, check with local KOICA office)
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: No application fee
• Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of 96 designated KOICA partner countries

Scholarship Benefits:

• Round-trip economy airfare
• Settlement allowance (Master’s: KRW 600,000 / Doctoral: KRW 1,200,000)
• Monthly living allowance: KRW 1,200,000
• Full tuition coverage
• University dormitory accommodation
• National health insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Scholarship completion grant
• Extracurricular activities (field trips, workshops, etc.)

Note: Visa fees, stopover costs, and some personal expenses are not covered.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Must not have previously received certain Korean government degree scholarships (check restrictions)
• Must be a citizen of one of the designated KOICA partner countries
• Must be a government official or public servant with official government nomination
• Preferably under 40 years of age
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• For Master’s: Hold a Bachelor’s degree with preferably 2 years of relevant experience
• For Doctoral: Hold a Master’s degree with preferably 3 years of relevant experience after Master’s
• Strong English language skills (some universities may require official test scores)

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Required Documents (KOICA Round):

• KOICA Application Forms (Part 1–4)
• Government Recommendation Letter (with official seal)
• Scanned valid passport
• Other documents as specified by your KOICA office or Embassy

University Round documents vary by program — refer to each university’s Program Information.

Important: Degree certificates and transcripts usually require Apostille or consular confirmation.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the KOICA CIAT website.
2. Check the Notice section for application forms and Program Information.
3. Contact your local KOICA country office or Korean Embassy for country-specific deadlines and submission instructions (July 2026 deadline).
4. Apply to only one program.

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