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KOICA Scholarship
by Korea International Cooperation Agency
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 Masters 🌍 South Korea
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Full tuition + living + a
Duration
1-2 years
Deadline
Varies by program
Level
Masters
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

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72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full tuition + living + airfare
⏱
Duration
1-2 years
📍
Study Country
South Korea
🏛️
Provider
Korea International Cooperation Agency
🎓
Level
Masters
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
Varies by program
Korean development cooperation scholarship for students from KOICA partner nations.
Who Should Apply
Citizens of KOICA partner developing countries
Education Level
Masters
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend; travel allowance
Tags
MastersGovernment
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Full tuition + living + airfare
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No (one-time)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or language test for instruction language)
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via official government portal or embassy 3. Submit required documents 4. Academic review 5. Interview (if required) 6. Award notification
Apply via KOICA or Korean embassy in your country
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
OIC Member States
🎓 Academic Level
Masters
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ (or language test for instruction language)
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
Developing Country Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via official government portal or embassy
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit required documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (if required)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
Varies by program
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
Varies by program
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Full tuition + living + airfare
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Citizens of KOICA partner developing countries
The scholarship provides: Full tuition + living + airfare — Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend; travel allowance
The application deadline is: Varies by program. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
No (one-time)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
🌐 Official Information
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Contact
scholarships@korea-international-.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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