KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea – Fully Funded Master’s & PhD Programs

Are you a government worker from a developing country looking to study overseas? The KOICA Scholarship 2025 in South Korea might be just what you need. It offers a great chance for future leaders to get fully funded Master’s and Ph.D. programs at top Korean universities. Sponsored by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), this program is all about helping partner countries grow by boosting their skills and knowledge.

Why Choose the KOICA Scholarship?

The KOICA Scholarship is not just about studying in another country. It's about making a difference back home. You’ll connect with leaders from around the world and learn new skills in one of the most modern countries in Asia.

Scholarship Details

Eligibility Criteria

• You need to be a citizen of a country on the OECD DAC List, and Pakistan is on that list.
• Be nominated by your government as a government official.
• Ideally, be under 40 years old.
• Have the following qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree (if you're applying for a Master's) with at least 2 years of work experience.
  • A Master's degree (if you're applying for a Doctorate) with at least 3 years of work experience.
• Show a good level of English (TOEFL or IELTS scores are recommended).
• Be in good mental and physical health.
• Never received a scholarship from the Korean government for a degree.

Program Benefits

• Full tuition at leading Korean universities.
• You'll get a monthly allowance of 999,000 KRW to cover your living expenses.
• Round-trip economy class airfare.
• Master’s students will get a settlement allowance of KRW 600,000, while Doctoral students will receive KRW 1,200,000.
• Coverage for accommodation and medical insurance.
• Korean language classes, cultural activities, and field trips.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 31st July, 2025.

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