Fully Funded Graduate Scholarships for International Students, South Korea

Korean Government is offering 780 fully funded scholarships for international students from 146 countries commencing Master degree, Doctoral degree, & research programs in 2018.The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) 2018 will be available at 64 universities in South Korea. The scholarship program will cover full tuition fees, settlement & monthly allowance, Korean language training, medical insurance, tickets, research allowance, etc. The application process will be divided into 2: by the embassies & the universities.

Level of Education

Scholarships available for Master degree, Doctoral degree, & Research programs.

Subjects or Fields of Study

Scholarships available for a wide range of subjects offered at the 64 universities.
The 64 universities are: Academy of Korean Studies, Chung-Ang University, Dankook University, Dongguk University (Seoul Campus), Ewha Womans University, Gachon University, GIST, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University, Inha University, KAIST, KDI School, Konkuk University, Kookmin University, Korea University, Kyunghee University, Myongji University, POSTECH, Sangmyung University, Seoul National University, Seoul Tech, Sogang University, Sookmyung Women’s University, Soongsil University, Sungkyunkwan University, UNIST, University of Seoul, Yonsei University, Chonbuk National University, Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Chungbuk National University, Chungnam National University, Daegu University, Dong-a University, Dongguk University (Gyeongju Campus), Dongseo University, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gyeongsang National University, Hallym University, Handong Global University, Hannam University, Hoseo University, Jeju National University, Jeonju University, Keimyung University, Kongju National University, Konyang University, Korea Tech, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Kyungpook National University, Kyungsung University, Namseoul University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong National University, Pusan National University, Semyung University, Silla University, Soonchunhyang University, Sunchon National University, Sunmoon University, University of Ulsan, Wonkwang University, Yeungnam University.

Amount of Scholarships

This scholarship program will pay full tuition fees, Korean language training, living allowance, settlement allowance, medical insurance, research allowance, tickets, etc.

Duration of Scholarships

Scholarships available for the duration of your study:

• 1 year Korean language training + 2 year Master program, or
• 1 year Korean language training + 3 year Doctoral program

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria below:

• Applicants are welcome from 146 countries outside South Korea.
• Applicants must be under 40 years old.
• Applicants must hold Bachelor degree for Master program, and hold Master degree for Doctoral program.
• Applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically.
• Applicants with certified scores in Korean (TOPIK) or English (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) will be given preference.
• Applicants in the field of engineering, technology, and natural science might be given preference.

Number of Scholarships Available

780 (seven hundred and eighty) scholarships are available for this program.

Nationality

Scholarships available for students from 146 countries. Please check their website for more detailed info.

Selection Criteria

Please take note on the above eligibility criteria carefully. More comprehensive list of the selection criteria are available on their website.

How to Apply

The application process is divided into 2: by the embassies and by the universities. Applicants must contact the local embassies in their country or contact the university for the application process.
Please check their website for further info and guidance on how to apply for this particular scholarship.

Application Deadline

The closing date for this scholarship is around March 2017. The embassies and the universities have their own deadline. Please contact them for more precise info on the deadline.
Please take note of the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be entertained!

Result Notification

Please contact the embassies or the universities for further info regarding the result.

Important Notes

• This scholarship program is for 780 international students from 146 countries.
• Scholarships are available for full time Master, Doctoral & Research programs.