Scholarship Overview
- Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students for an Undergraduate Degree
- To provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, develop global leaders and strengthen Korea’s friendly networks worldwide.
Host School(s)
- National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
- NIIED is a division of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, is a government organization with the aim to develop and foster human resources in the age globalization and for the globalization of education in Korea.
Ajou Univ.
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Ewha Woman’s Univ.
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Konkuk Univ.
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Seoul National Univ.
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Cheongju Univ
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Gyeongsang National Univ.
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Sogang Univ.
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Chonbuk National Univ.
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Hanllym Univ.
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Korea Univ.
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Sookmyung Women’s Univ
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Chonnam National Univ.
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Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies
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Kyongpook National Univ.
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Soon Chun Yang Univ
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Chosun Univ.
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Hanyang Univ.
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Kyunghee Univ.
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Sung Kyun Kwan Univ.
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Chung-Ang univ.
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Inha Univ.
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Mokpo National Univ.
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Sunmoon Univ.
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Chungbuk National Univ.
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Jeonju Univ.
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Myongji Univ.
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Ulsan Univ.
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Chungnam National Univ.
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Kangwon National Univ.
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Woosuk Univ.
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Daegu Univ.
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Keimyung Univ.
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Pukyung National Univ.
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Woosong Univ.
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Dong-A Univ.
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KAIST
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Pusan National Univ.
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Yeungnam Univ.
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Dongguk Univ.
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Kongju National Univ.
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Yonsei Univ.
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Field(s) of Study
- Undergraduate program
- Grantees should take a preliminary Korean language course at the institution designated by NIIED. The institution will be specified in a letter of invitation after the announcement of final successful candidates.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Tuition: The tuition fee up to 5 million won is exempted by the Korean Government, and if any, the tuition fee exceeding 5 million won and the entrance fee for the first semester by the host university.
- Monthly Stipend (800,000 won)
- Medical insurance (20,000 won per month will be provided – limited coverage).
- Settlement Allowance (200,000 won upon arrival)
- Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies
- Grantees with a good command of the Korean language (level 5 or higher in TOPIK) will receive an additional 100,000 won
How many scholarships are given?
- Total Number of Scholarships Available: 110 [from 60 countries]
Which countries are targeted?
- All countries that have diplomatic relations with Korea
- Only those who hold a citizenship of the countries below are eligible for the program.
- Below is a list of countries and number of scholarships for that country againstb the country name.
Afghanistan
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1
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Egypt
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2
| Malaysia |
2
| Russia |
2
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Angola
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1
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El Salvador
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1
| Mexico |
2
| Saudi Arabia |
2
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Azerbaijan
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2
| Ethiopia |
2
| Mongolia |
2
| Singapore |
2
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Bangladesh
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2
| Gabon |
2
| Mozambique |
2
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Sri Lanka
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2
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Bolivia
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2
| Ghana |
2
| Myanmar |
2
| Sweden |
1
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Brazil
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2
| Guatemala |
1
| Nepal |
2
| Tanzania |
2
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Brunei
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1
| India |
2
| Nigeria |
2
| Thailand |
2
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Bulgaria
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1
| Indonesia |
2
| Pakistan |
2
| Timor-Este |
2
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Butan
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1
| Iran |
2
| Panama |
2
| Turkey |
2
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Cambodia
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2
| Iraq |
2
| Paraguay |
2
| Uganda |
2
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Chile
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2
| Japan |
2
| Peru |
2
| Ukraine |
2
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Colombia
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2
| Kazakhstan |
2
| Philippines |
2
| Uzbekistan |
2
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Congo(DRC)
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2
| Kenya |
2
| Poland |
2
| Venezuela |
2
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Dominican Republic
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1
| Kyrgyzstan |
2
| Romania |
2
| Vietnam |
2
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Ecuador
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2
| Laos |
2
| Rwanda |
2
| Yemen |
1
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Am I Eligible to Apply?
- A citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants’ parents
- Graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
- Must have above 80% cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% in rank in high school.
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- Applicants should apply for the program through your local Korean Embassy
Closing Date
- Information is available at your local Korean Embassy.
How do I get more information?
- Website:http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/contents.do?contentsNo=78&menuNo=349
- Related site: http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/main.do
- Email: studyinkorea@mest.go.kr
- Telephone: International Students Support Team: 02-3668-1357
- FAX: 02-743-4992