KOICA Scholarship Program

KOICA Scholarship Program 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship in South Korea for Master’s and PhD study. It is offered by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) under the CIAT framework and is aimed at outstanding international students and government professionals from KOICA partner countries.

The program supports study in areas such as public policy, public management, health policy and financing, climate change and environment, economic development policy, high value-added agriculture, global fisheries development, AI digital innovation, control of infectious disease, digital health, and social economy. These fields make the scholarship especially relevant for applicants interested in governance, development, health systems, agriculture, and technology-driven public sector innovation.

Funding is comprehensive: round-trip airfare, settlement allowance, monthly stipend, full tuition, dormitory accommodation, extracurricular academic activities, completion grant, and health insurance coverage are included. The post also mentions private medical insurance for accidents and illnesses.

Eligibility highlights include being a citizen of a KOICA partner country, being officially nominated by the government, holding the required prior degree level, having relevant work experience, strong English proficiency, and meeting university-specific criteria. Preference is given to applicants under 40 years old. The scholarship is especially designed for government officials and public sector employees.

The deadline stated in the source is 31 July 2026. Applicants should prepare the KOICA package, submit it through the local KOICA office or Korean Embassy, and then proceed to the university screening stage if shortlisted. The official site referenced is koica.go.kr.