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KOICA Scholarship Program 2025

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On May 13, 2025
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KOICA Scholarship Program 2025

Embark on a transformative educational journey with the KOICA Scholarship Program (SP), a prestigious initiative designed to empower aspiring leaders from KOICA’s partner countries.

KOICA SP offers post-graduate opportunities at both Master’s and Doctoral levels, providing a unique blend of academic excellence and practical experience rooted in Korea’s renowned development practices.

KOICA SP initiated in 1997, has produced over 5,000 graduates of over 80 nationalities.

Why Choose KOICA SP?

At KOICA SP, we are committed to fostering the next generation of change-makers.

Through a rigorous selection process, we seek to identify and nurture individuals who are not only passionate about academic advancement but also dedicated to contributing to the sustainable development of their home nations.

In 2025, KOICA will award 109 Scholarships. There are designated Master’s and PhD programs offered in designated Korean Universities.

The Duration of the Master’s Program is 17 Months, whereas for the PhD it is 36 months. KOICA Stands for the Korea International Cooperation Agency.

The KOICA Scholarship Program aims to Train Leaders to contribute to the socio-economic development of their Home Countries.

Summary of the KOICA Scholarship Program 2025

Type: Masters, PhD scholarships
Country to study: Korea
School to study: South Korean Universities [You can choose the one you like]
Number of Scholarships: 109
Duration: 17 – 36 months
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Benefits: Airfare, Settlement Allowance, Monthly Allowance,Full Tuition, Accommodation among others
Deadline: July 31, 2025. But please check the specific application deadline for your country through your local KOICA office or the Korean Embassy.

Participating Universities, Eligible Programs, and Quota for the KOICA Scholarship 2025

HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program in e-Government and Public Management. (Quota: 20)
Doctoral Degree Program in e-Government and Public Management. (Quota: 3)

INCHEON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program in Capacity Building for Managing climate change and the environment. (Quota: 20)

KDI SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

Master’s Degree Program in Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. (Quota: 20)
Doctoral Degree Program in Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. (Quota: 3)

SUNKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program in e-Government and Public Management (2). (Quota: 20)

YONSEI UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree Program in Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building. (Quota: 20)
Doctoral Degree Program in Health Policy and Financing Capacity Building. (Quota: 3)

Eligible Countries for the KOICA Scholarship Program 2025

Citizens of the following countries are eligible for the KOICA Scholarship:

Africa(40):

Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Uganda, Cameroon, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Niger, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Burkina Faso, Benin, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Angola, Zambia, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Togo, South Sudan, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, Comoros, South Africa, Botswana

Central & South America(18):

Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Honduras, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Guyana, Grenada, Dominica, Belize, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Asia(13):

Nepal, Timor-Leste, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

Pacific(12):

Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Palau

Middle East & CIS & Eastern Europe(10):

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Jordan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan.

Eligibility Requirements for the KOICA Scholarship Program 2025

The Scholarship is open to Citizens of the above-mentioned countries.
Nomination: Must be a government official with an official government nomination.
Age: Preferably under 40 years old.
Health: Good mental and physical health is required for the program duration. Applicants with disabilities in good health are eligible; severe illness is not.
Education & Experience:
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, ideally 2+ years relevant experience.
- Doctoral: Master’s degree, ideally 3+ years of experience post-KOICA Master’s (if applicable). Some programs have specific criteria.
English: Strong speaking and writing skills are needed for the English-taught program.