18 Fully Funded Scholarships in South Korea for International Students
Explore fully funded scholarships in South Korea for international students seeking financial support at leading Korean universities. Opportunities such as the KAIST International Student Scholarship for undergraduate applicants, the KAIST Graduate Scholarship, the Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship, and the UNIST Scholarship can help eligible students fund degree study and research in South Korea. This scholarship search is especially useful for applicants targeting science, engineering, technology, and other research-intensive programs at Korean institutions. If you are interested, compare master’s courses or browse undergraduate courses for available courses for international students!
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| Degree level | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 96 |
| Ph.D. | 13 |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Bachelor’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 7 | Indonesia |
| 3 | Bangladesh |
| 2 | India, Mongolia, Türkiye, Vietnam |
| 1 | Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mozambique, Peru, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Yemen |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 11 |
| Computer Science and Data Science | 8 |
| Social Sciences | 7 |
| Business and Economics | 4 |
| Arts and Design | 2 |
| Medicine and Health | 2 |
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 21 |
| Samsung Global Hope Scholarships | 3 |
| AMA+ (Asian Art Major Plus) Scholarship | 1 |
| Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) | 1 |
| GKS/KGSP2020 | 1 |
| Global Korea Scholarship, Embassy track | 1 |
| KAIST International Student Scholarship | 1 |
| KAIST Scholarship | 1 |
| KAIST Scholarship | 1 |
| KAIST Scholarship for International Students | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wina Oktalia Cahyadi — Indonesia | Global Korea Scholarship | Jeonbuk National University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Computer Science |
| Vinicius Bastos de Sousa (est. 2021–2025) — Brazil | Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship | Sungkyunkwan University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Global Business Administration |
| Uyen Q. Nguyen — Vietnam | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship | Kyung Hee University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Business Management / Hospitality Management, Convention Management major |
| Raad Rafian Ahmed (Fall 2022 scholarship) — Bangladesh | KAIST Scholarship | KAIST; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Industrial Systems Engineering and Business Technology Management double major |
| Nunnalin (Started March 2023) — Thailand | Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) | Ewha Womans University; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering |
| Lei Chen (2012 scholarship; completed bachelor’s) — China | KAIST International Student Scholarship | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering |
| Hope Leticia (2018–2023, including language year) — Uganda | Shimjeon Foundation Scholarship | Kangnam University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Software Engineering |
| Valeska Iskandar — Indonesia | AMA+ (Asian Art Major Plus) Scholarship | Korea National University of Arts; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Design |
| Tan Xuan Yin — Malaysia | Global Korea Scholarship | Semyung University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Architecture bachelor’s |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Wina Oktalia Cahyadi Bachelor’s in Computer Science | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — monthly stipend; tuition; flight tickets; insurance; settlement allowance |
| Vinicius Bastos de Sousa Bachelor’s in Global Business Administration | Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship | Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship — Tuition for all eight semesters, dormitory fees and KRW 570,000 monthly for living costs |
| Uyen Q. Nguyen Bachelor’s in Business Management / Hospitality Management, Convention Management major | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship | Full tuition and KRW3,000,000 per semester for living expenses from March 2019. |
| Rahul Agrawal Bachelor’s in Double major Computer Science and Business and Technology Management | KAIST Scholarship | KAIST Scholarship Full tuition and KRW350,000/month for four years |
| Raad Rafian Ahmed Bachelor’s in Industrial Systems Engineering and Business Technology Management double major | KAIST Scholarship | This award covered the full tuition fees, along with a monthly stipend of 350,000 KRW and health insurance coverage. |
| Nunnalin Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering | Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) | Full tuition (about KRW5m per semester), admission, KRW550,000 monthly as of fall2025, dormitory, airfare, national health insurance; summer/winter courses paid upfront and refunded after completion. |
| Hope Leticia Bachelor’s in Software Engineering | Shimjeon Foundation Scholarship | Shimjeon Foundation Scholarship — Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and flights from Uganda at the beginning and after graduation |
| Valeska Iskandar Bachelor’s in Design | AMA+ (Asian Art Major Plus) Scholarship | AMA+ (Asian Art Major Plus) Scholarship — Four years support; full tuition, monthly living expenses, travel, insurance and three-month Korean preparatory course |
| Tan Xuan Yin Bachelor’s in Architecture bachelor’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Full tuition from the language year through the final bachelor’s year, approximately KRW 4,000,000 per semester, plus living expenses and study support |
| Romario Juvita de Carvalho Quintão (language year in 2022) Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Fully funded: tuition, return airfare, health insurance, settlement allowance, monthly stipend |
| Purevzaya Amarzaya Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Business Technology Management | KAIST Scholarship for International Students | KAIST Scholarship covered tuition, a KRW350,000 monthly stipend and health insurance. |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım (from 2024) Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Tuition, approximately USD 900 in monthly living support and airfare |
| Malapin Vanny Bachelor’s in Social Welfare undergraduate, five-year GKS-supported program | Global Korea Scholarship | Full tuition, a settlement allowance, a monthly living allowance, health insurance and round-trip airfare. |
| Linet Njoki Kariuki (2023 scholarship) Bachelor’s in Undergraduate double major Economics and International Relations, third year | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Award year: 2023; Reported package: one language-training year; four to five years undergraduate tuition; monthly stipend; round-trip airfare; visa-fee exemption; settlement allowance |
| Lei Chen Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering | KAIST International Student Scholarship | KAIST International Student Scholarship — Full tuition and living expenses throughout undergraduate studies |
| Keity Rose Mendes Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Full tuition, monthly allowance, first-month settlement, health insurance, paid Korean year for students without proficiency |
| Dawit Shanko Firisa (studying in 2026) Bachelor’s in Software Engineering bachelor’s; second year in 2026 | Global Korea Scholarship | Full tuition, a monthly stipend, settlement allowance, medical insurance, Korean-language training and airfare. |
| Amisha Flowrence Gomes (2020 scholarship) Bachelor’s in Energy Resources Engineering | GKS/KGSP2020 | Global Korea Scholarship — Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend, settlement allowance, airfare, Korean language training, and insurance coverage |
| Alisson Yheraldin Onzueta Caballero Bachelor’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Tuition of KRW7,392,000 per semester for one major, entrance-fee waiver of KRW1,142,000, KRW1,000,000 monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare up to KRW3,000,000 and medical insurance. |
| Alejandrina (2013–2018 (scholarship period, includes language training)) Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Funded one-year Korean language training |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Wina Oktalia Cahyadi Bachelor’s in Computer Science | Global Korea Scholarship | School: Islamic Senior High School of Ar Risalah; Track: Natural Science; Average: 92/100; Rank: Top 15; Project: middle-school floor-cleaning robot |
| Vinicius Bastos de Sousa Bachelor’s in Global Business Administration | Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship | High-school diploma and a technical qualification in Business Administration; reported GPA around 3.8/4.0 and volunteering through Future Seeds |
| Uyen Q. Nguyen Bachelor’s in Business Management / Hospitality Management, Convention Management major | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship | Prior study: International Relations sophomore study in Vietnam; Activity: event club sparked career change |
| Rahul Agrawal Bachelor’s in Double major Computer Science and Business and Technology Management | KAIST Scholarship | High-school results of 95% at GIIS Singapore and a Global Citizen secondary-school scholarship |
| Raad Rafian Ahmed Bachelor’s in Industrial Systems Engineering and Business Technology Management double major | KAIST Scholarship | This experience shaped the personal growth, resilience, and leadership skills. |
| Nunnalin Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering | Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) | Thai public science-math high school; self-taught Korean since13; debate/event organizing, Korean traditional instrument classes and Portuguese embassy course; no coding before admission. |
| Valeska Iskandar Bachelor’s in Design | AMA+ (Asian Art Major Plus) Scholarship | National high school; student-council illustrator/team leader and magazines for 1200+ students/alumni; internships/freelance design |
| Tan Xuan Yin Bachelor’s in Architecture bachelor’s | Global Korea Scholarship | SPM results of 10 As; enrolled in the second STPM semester when awarded the scholarship |
| Romario Juvita de Carvalho Quintão Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Studied at Don Bosco Fatumaca; ranked among the top ten in the 2019 national high-school examination and reported GPA 9.7/10; youth volunteering and student-council involvement |
| Purevzaya Amarzaya Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Business Technology Management | KAIST Scholarship for International Students | Mathematics-specialized high school, GPA5/5; mathematics club, regional to international Olympiads and volunteering. |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | KOCIS Honorary Reporter/K-Influencer 2023; youth exchange Italy and volunteer conference |
| Malapin Vanny Bachelor’s in Social Welfare undergraduate, five-year GKS-supported program | Global Korea Scholarship | WaterAid Cambodia project scholarship and Lookation navigation-app prototype for visual impairment |
| Linet Njoki Kariuki Bachelor’s in Undergraduate double major Economics and International Relations, third year | Global Korea Scholarship | High school gpa: 3.96/4.3; Prior university: one year Commerce major at University of Nairobi ; no completed prior degree |
| Lei Chen Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering | KAIST International Student Scholarship | Graduated from a prestigious Hangzhou high school with rigorous academic background |
| Keity Rose Mendes Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Cambridge-curriculum international high school; basic Korean Coursera certificate |
| Dawit Shanko Firisa Bachelor’s in Software Engineering bachelor’s; second year in 2026 | Global Korea Scholarship | Previous study: 1.5 years Computer Science at Addis Ababa University, not completed; Other: competitions and academic extracurricular activities |
| Amisha Flowrence Gomes Bachelor’s in Energy Resources Engineering | GKS/KGSP2020 | High school in Bangladesh before funded undergraduate study |
| Alisson Yheraldin Onzueta Caballero Bachelor’s | Global Korea Scholarship | High-school GPA 18/20 in Peru, science clubs, environmental initiatives and language study. |
| Alejandrina Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | High school in Bolivia, top grades and strong mathematics/science focus before KGSP |
| Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana) (scholarship from 2023) Bachelor’s in Media and Communication / Journalism bachelor’s, third year; GKS 2023 | Global Korea Scholarship | High-school GPA of 4.5/4.5; online academies and projects, and Korea-related writing for Korean and European websites from age 14. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| TOPIK | 15/34 | TOPIK Level 3 (Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana)); TOPIK Level 4 (Aleyna Nur Maral, Dawit Shanko Firisa, and 2 others); TOPIK Level 5 (Amisha Flowrence Gomes, Nunnalin, and 3 others); TOPIK Level 6 (Munkh-Erdene Munkhbat); TOPIK taken (Afrin Ahmed, Alejandrina, and 2 others) |
| IELTS | 14/34 | IELTS At least 6.0 (Uyen Q. Nguyen); IELTS 6.5 (Dawit Shanko Firisa, Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana), Wina Oktalia Cahyadi); IELTS 7.0 (Rifah); IELTS 7.5 (Amisha Flowrence Gomes, Munkh-Erdene Munkhbat, and 3 others); IELTS taken (Afrin Ahmed, Destinalutfi Citra Rahmadani, and 2 others) |
| TOEIC | 4/34 | 790 (Nabila Azzahra); 900 (Tran Ngoc Ly); 910, later result during scholarship journey (Erenza); 940 (Aleyna Nur Maral) |
| Language tests optional or not required | 3/34 | IELTS / TOPIK optional or not required (Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana)); Korean-language test optional or not required (Nada); Language test optional or not required (Erenza) |
| English-language test exemption | 1/34 | Korean-language test exemption accepted (Lei Chen) |
| English-language test exemption or accepted alternative | 1/34 | TOEFL exemption accepted (Alisson Yheraldin Onzueta Caballero) |
| Required Korean-language training completed | 1/34 | One-year course (Hope Leticia) |
| TOEFL | 1/34 | TOEFL taken (Lei Chen) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 3/34 | 1350 (Aleyna Nur Maral, Dawit Shanko Firisa); SAT taken (Rahul Agrawal) |
| Additional standardized tests not required | 1/34 | SAT / GRE optional or not required (Tran Ngoc Ly) |
| GRE/GMAT optional, waived or not required | 1/34 | SAT / ACT / GRE / GMAT exemption accepted (Alisson Yheraldin Onzueta Caballero) |
| Gaokao | 1/34 | Gaokao taken (Lei Chen) |
| SAT Subject Tests | 1/34 | SAT Subject Test Chemistry taken (Rahul Agrawal) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Bachelor’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Vinicius Bastos de Sousa | Bachelor’s in Global Business Administration | Completed a six-month internship at Hopae in Seoul and later worked at Wise PLC in Brazil |
| Rahul Agrawal | Bachelor’s in Double major Computer Science and Business and Technology Management | AI Engineer, BOOKEND startup |
| Amisha Flowrence Gomes | Bachelor’s in Energy Resources Engineering | Joined Hyundai Engineering & Construction’s New Energy division in Seoul after graduation, working on sustainable energy and infrastructure projects |
| Alejandrina | Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering | Fulbright master’s Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Hope Leticia | Bachelor’s in Software Engineering | Graduated in 2023 and began a professor-funded master’s at Kumoh National Institute of Technology in March 2024 |
| Lei Chen | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering | Machine Learning Engineer in San Francisco, United States |
| Tran Ngoc Ly (scholarship from 2020) | Bachelor’s in Computer Software Engineering | After graduating from Namseoul, pursued a funded master’s in Data Science at Chonnam National University |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Master’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 20 | Indonesia |
| 11 | India |
| 5 | Pakistan |
| 4 | Ecuador, Philippines |
| 3 | Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Vietnam |
| 2 | Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal |
| 1 | Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cambodian, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Somalia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uganda, United Kingdom |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 16 |
| Computer Science and Data Science | 12 |
| Social Sciences | 10 |
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Engineering and Technology | 8 |
| Medicine and Health | 6 |
| Arts and Design | 5 |
| Humanities | 5 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 4 |
| Education | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 78 |
| KOICA Scholarship | 2 |
| Dongseo University graduate scholarship | 1 |
| Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) Scholarship | 1 |
| Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (GKS-G), 2019 | 1 |
| Global Leader Fellowship | 1 |
| KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship | 1 |
| KAIST Scholarship | 1 |
| KDI School of Public Policy and Management Scholarship | 1 |
| KOICA CIAT Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Mahmud — Indonesia | Global Korea Scholarship | Pukyong National University; South Korea | Master’s in Engineering; renewable energy materials research |
| Toyin Bukola Kezia Oluwatuyi (2021–2023) — Nigeria | Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) | Chonnam National University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Agricultural Economics |
| Shokhrukh Avazov — Uzbekistan | KDI School of Public Policy and Management Scholarship | KDI School of Public Policy and Management; South Korea | Master’s in Development Policy |
| Santiago Bravo — Ecuador | KOICA Scholarship — CIAT | Yonsei University — Graduate School of Public Health; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Public Health — Global Control of Infectious Diseases |
| Hope Leticia — Uganda | Professor-funded research laboratory scholarship | Kumoh National Institute of Technology; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Research on Internet of Vehicles, Blockchain and Metaverse |
| Zubaida Hassan — India | Global Korea Scholarship | Yonsei University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Chemistry master’s; GKS awarded 2021 |
| Zeineb Ben Hamza — Tunisia | Global Korea Scholarship | Hanyang University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s |
| Stefani Tileva — Bulgaria | Global Korea Scholarship | Chung-Ang University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Global MBA |
| Souad — Morocco | Global Korea Scholarship | Sogang University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in International Relations |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Amir Mahmud Master’s in Engineering; renewable energy materials research | Global Korea Scholarship | tuition; living expenses; Korean-language course |
| Toyin Bukola Kezia Oluwatuyi Master’s in Agricultural Economics | Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) | GKS covered full tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance and a one-year Korean-language programme. |
| Shokhrukh Avazov Master’s in Development Policy | KDI School of Public Policy and Management Scholarship | Full tuition and living expenses. |
| Santiago Bravo Master’s in Public Health — Global Control of Infectious Diseases | KOICA Scholarship — CIAT | Tuition, monthly living allowance, airfare, settlement support and health insurance. |
| Mohammad Nazmul Alam (2017 scholarship) Master’s in Pharmacology, thesis master’s | Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP), now GKS | Global Korea Scholarship — Estimated a three-year package of KRW 52–53 million in 2017, including living and research allowances, tuition, Korean-language training, insurance, settlement and completion grants, and airfare |
| Medhavi Mishra Master’s in Mobility | KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship | KRW1,000,000/month living stipend for2years |
| Madalitso Aline-Mary Mwenemurupa (August 2022–February 2024) Master’s in Public Health, Health Policy and Financing | KOICA Scholarship | Tuition, campus housing, return airfare, insurance/fees, about KRW 999,000 monthly and one-off settlement. |
| Hope Leticia Master’s in Research on Internet of Vehicles, Blockchain and Metaverse | Professor-funded research laboratory scholarship | Kumoh National Institute of Technology Professor-funded research laboratory scholarship — Tuition, health insurance and a monthly stipend through a professor-funded research laboratory scholarship |
| Gita Poudel Master’s in English Language and Literature — Professional Writing Program | Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) Scholarship | Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) Scholarship — Full master tuition, on-campus accommodation, monthly living stipend, meals |
| Ana T. Paredes (2020–2022) Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venture (Techno-MBA) | KAIST Scholarship | KAIST Scholarship — Full tuition plus KRW 500,000/month |
| Zeineb Ben Hamza Master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Full tuition fees, one year of Korean language training, Monthly living stipend (₩1,300,000 for graduate students), Inbound airfare, Health insurance coverage |
| Tria Asri Widowati (Tria) Master’s in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | POSCO Asia Fellowship | POSCO Asia Fellowship — Full tuition and KRW 1,000,000 monthly for 22 months, plus Korean-language courses |
| Tran Kieu Anh Ly Master’s in Media Communication master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Full tuition, a reported monthly living allowance of approximately KRW 1,000,000–1,300,000, round-trip airfare, health insurance and Korean-language training if required. |
| Souad Master’s in International Relations | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Tuition, health insurance, airfare and monthly stipend |
| Sitora (2021 scholarship) Master’s in English Linguistics | Global Korea Scholarship | Round-trip airfare, a language year, two years of full tuition and approximately USD 900 monthly; she estimated the three-year package at about USD 45,000. |
| Shahla Aghayarli Master’s in Korean Language and Literature; Korean/Azerbaijani medieval-novel comparative thesis | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Full tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, medical insurance and Korean/academic training support |
| Sebil Ayral (Completed August 2024) Master’s in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inje, graduated August2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Round-trip airfare, tuition, monthly living allowance, insurance and an additional TOPIK Level 6 stipend |
| Samuel Muobom Saabome Master’s in Chemical Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Full tuition, living expenses, airfare, health insurance and Korean-language training. The reported study sequence comprised one language-training year followed by two years of master’s study. |
| Namrah Siddiqua (scholarship selected 2022) Master’s in Artificial Intelligence | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship Tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, settlement support, Korean-language training, medical insurance and research support |
| Min Htet Myint Master’s in Civil Engineering(Construction Management) | Global Korea Scholarship | Full financial support covering tuition, a monthly allowance, settlement support, medical insurance and airfare. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Zubaida Hassan Master’s in Chemistry master’s; GKS awarded 2021 | Global Korea Scholarship | Chemistry bachelor’s; 8.96/10 |
| Tria Asri Widowati (Tria) Master’s in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | POSCO Asia Fellowship | Biology bachelor’s at Universitas Indonesia , genetics and biomolecular research, followed by research-assistant work |
| Toyin Bukola Kezia Oluwatuyi Master’s in Agricultural Economics | Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) | Agricultural Economics and Extension Services bachelor’s at the University of Benin , CGPA 3.89; UNDP volunteering |
| Shokhrukh Avazov Master’s in Development Policy | KDI School of Public Policy and Management Scholarship | Law bachelor’s, National University of Uzbekistan (2011), graduated with honours; government, volunteering and research experience. |
| Santiago Bravo Master’s in Public Health — Global Control of Infectious Diseases | KOICA Scholarship — CIAT | MD, MSc Public Health; rural/community-health service, Amazon public health center director; AEMPPI Ecuador/IFMSA National President. |
| Mohammad Nazmul Alam Master’s in Pharmacology, thesis master’s | Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP), now GKS | BPharm (Honours) from International Islamic University Chittagong , fifth in the class with CGPA 3.74/4; prior master’s at North South University with CGPA 3.58/4, cum laude |
| Hope Leticia Master’s in Research on Internet of Vehicles, Blockchain and Metaverse | Professor-funded research laboratory scholarship | Completed a Software Engineering bachelor’s at Kangnam University in 2023; developed an interest in information security |
| Gita Poudel Master’s in English Language and Literature — Professional Writing Program | Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) Scholarship | Bachelor English Language and Literature, Sagarmatha Multiple College; community volunteering with Service for Peace Nepal; Korean-language study at Yonsei |
| Ana T. Paredes Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venture (Techno-MBA) | KAIST Scholarship | Materials engineering degree and AGP R&D engineering |
| Zeineb Ben Hamza Master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | hold a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering and graduated with a GPA of 3.4/4. |
| Tran Kieu Anh Ly Master’s in Media Communication master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Business Administration bachelor’s at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, with a perfect thesis score for research on VinFast’s social-media brand; agency, fashion and social-media work and internships. |
| Souad Master’s in International Relations | Global Korea Scholarship | International Trade master’s at ENCG Kénitra / Ibn Tofail University, top of department; Model UN, AIESEC volunteering and Bulgarian exchange semester |
| Sitora Master’s in English Linguistics | Global Korea Scholarship | English Translation and Interpreting degree at the International Turkmen-Turkish University, completed 2016; GPA 99/100, top of class, and approximately six years of teaching. |
| Shahla Aghayarli Master’s in Korean Language and Literature; Korean/Azerbaijani medieval-novel comparative thesis | Global Korea Scholarship | Korean Studies bachelor’s at Baku State University, GPA 92/100; translation, localization and international cultural-project experience |
| Sebil Ayral Master’s in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inje, graduated August2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Best Research Presentation Award and Korean Composition Competition first place |
| Samuel Muobom Saabome Master’s in Chemical Engineering | Global Korea Scholarship | Chemical Engineering bachelor’s at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. |
| Namrah Siddiqua Master’s in Artificial Intelligence | Global Korea Scholarship | BS Software Engineering, International Islamic University Islamabad, CGPAapproximately 3.5/4.0; technical certifications, internships and volunteering |
| Min Htet Myint Master’s in Civil Engineering(Construction Management) | Global Korea Scholarship | Civil Engineering BTech (2017) and BE (2019) at West Yangon Technological University, with cumulative GPA 4.89/5. |
| Medhavi Mishra Master’s in Mobility | KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship | Fair-toll-pricing research and coauthored deep-learning/computer-vision road-safety study |
| Madalitso Aline-Mary Mwenemurupa Master’s in Public Health, Health Policy and Financing | KOICA Scholarship | Social Work BSc Honours with a Socio-Cultural Anthropology minor. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 33/96 | IELTS 6.5 (Hajiyev Sarkhan, Virda); IELTS 7.0 (Alivia Kirana Hartono Putri, Hajra Sultana, and 5 others); IELTS 7.5 (Andreas Danniswara, Angela Michelle Gunawan, and 3 others); IELTS 8.0 (Amal Varghese, Camila Painefilo, Jowellyn Galito); IELTS 8.5 (Phung Lan Phuong Linh); Accepted Proficiency, Score Not Reported (Madalitso Aline-Mary Mwenemurupa, Niharika Gupta); IELTS taken (Ana T. Paredes, Charmaine Distor, and 11 others) |
| TOPIK | 28/96 | TOPIK Level 1 (Rahmania Hanifa (Hani)); TOPIK Level 2 (Camila Painefilo, Fathani Rakhmah, and 2 others); TOPIK Level 3 (Aikanysh, Angelin Selsiya J, and 3 others); TOPIK Level 4 (Andreas Danniswara, Kwesi Quansah, Samonn Ussah); TOPIK Level 5 (Alivia Kirana Hartono Putri, Shahla Aghayarli); TOPIK Level 6 (Angela Michelle Gunawan, Kounen Fathima, and 2 others); Accepted Proficiency, Score Not Reported (Zainab Ummu Hasanah); TOPIK exemption accepted (Angelica, Sebil Ayral); TOPIK taken (Anisatul Aqidah Tagiling, Imadudin, and 4 others) |
| Language tests optional or not required | 12/96 | English-language test optional or not required (Toyin Bukola Kezia Oluwatuyi); English-language test optional or not required for the scholarship application (Tamang Bosh Bahadur); IELTS / TOEFL / TOPIK optional or not required (Kwesi Quansah); IELTS / TOEFL optional or not required (Anisatul Aqidah Tagiling); IELTS optional or not required (Lubna Maryum); Language test optional or not required (Alexandra Eras, Alivia Kirana Hartono Putri, Rahmania Hanifa (Hani)); Language test optional or not required for the scholarship application (Hanna, Tri Putri Handayani); TOEIC optional or not required (Nur Afiqah Ahmad, Vivian Prayitno) |
| TOEFL | 9/96 | 109 (Souad); 116/120; perfect Speaking section (Karina); Accepted Proficiency, Score Not Reported (María Belén Guerrero); TOEFL taken (Alexandra Eras, Carlos Vintimilla, and 4 others) |
| English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted | 6/96 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Annie Favour, Hassan Shayan, and 4 others) |
| TOEIC | 6/96 | 880 (Hening Tyas Subekti); TOEIC optional or not required (Nur Afiqah Ahmad); TOEIC taken (Fathani Rakhmah, May Myint Myat, and 2 others) |
| Accepted alternative English evidence | 2/96 | English Academy Certificate Accepted (Anjavola Rasolonjatovo); Fulbright Commission Certificate of English Proficiency submitted (Alexandra Eras) |
| English proficiency test | 2/96 | Accepted Proficiency, Score Not Reported (Hanna); English proficiency test taken (Priyal Gupta) |
| English-language test exemption | 2/96 | English-language test exemption accepted (Halima Bellahcene, Namrah Siddiqua) |
| Cambridge CPE | 1/96 | C2; results attached to the GKS application (Freja Boe Møller) |
| EF SET | 1/96 | EF SET taken (Namrah Siddiqua) |
| English tests optional, waived or not required | 1/96 | English-language test exemption accepted (Elijah Ogola Oketch) |
| German proficiency record submitted | 1/96 | German Proficiency taken (Hanna) |
| Language proficiency certificate accepted | 1/96 | Language certificates reported (Luisa Tiara Purnomo) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| Additional standardized tests not required | 3/96 | GRE / GMAT optional or not required (Mirshod); GRE / GMAT optional or not required for the scholarship application (Cynthia Onyere Mulama); SAT / GMAT optional or not required for the scholarship application (Souad) |
| GRE optional, waived or not required | 2/96 | GRE exemption accepted (Kristien Contino, Kwesi Quansah) |
| GMAT | 1/96 | GMAT taken (Vania Estrellita Soegiarto) |
| GRE/GMAT optional, waived or not required | 1/96 | GRE / GMAT exemption accepted (Pidchayanin Chutipattana) |
| Standardized tests not required | 1/96 | Language test optional or not required (Luisa Tiara Purnomo) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Master’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Vania Estrellita Soegiarto | Master’s in Finance MBA; Investment Banking and Green Finance concentration | Employment: investment division at major financial institution in Seoul, global equities/AI/robotics/advanced technology; Later qualification: passed CFA Level 3 |
| Toyin Bukola Kezia Oluwatuyi | Master’s in Agricultural Economics | Lives and works in Seoul after completing the master’s |
| Shokhrukh Avazov | Master’s in Development Policy | After completing the Development Policy master’s in 2016, earned a Public Administration doctorate at Yonsei University in 2020. |
| Mohammad Nazmul Alam | Master’s in Pharmacology, thesis master’s | Worked in product development in the Quality Assurance Department at Orion Infusion Ltd in Bangladesh |
| Medhavi Mishra | Master’s in Mobility | Continued to PhD at KAIST, autonomous-mobility research involving computer vision and AI |
| Gita Poudel | Master’s in English Language and Literature — Professional Writing Program | Later studied Public and International Affairs at the University of Bridgeport and Paralegal Studies at Ashworth College; became Director of Human Capital and Compliance at Maganti IT Resources LLC |
| Charmaine Distor | Master’s in Global Master of e-Government and Public Management | Later doctoral researcher at Lausanne on AI in public sector; concurrent UNU-EGOV research consultant in Portugal |
| Ana T. Paredes | Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venture (Techno-MBA) | Procurement consulting; returned Peru, consulting and ILO professional internship, founded Vetabiz |
| Sitora | Master’s in English Linguistics | Completed the English Linguistics master’s and was living and working in Seoul |
| Shahla Aghayarli | Master’s in Korean Language and Literature; Korean/Azerbaijani medieval-novel comparative thesis | Specialist supporting Baku Engineering University– Inha University Dual Degree Programme, academic coordination/international collaboration |
| Samuel Muobom Saabome | Master’s in Chemical Engineering | Later pursued a GSFS-supported PhD at Seoul National University and founded the RHEOGREEN recycling project. |
| Phung Lan Phuong Linh (2019–2021) | Master’s in Finance,2019–2021 | MBA GPA4.15/4.3; Riiid Regional Manager internship four months before graduation, postgraduation IT Business Analyst for Lotte Duty Free agency, now KIA Platform Operations Manager |
| Namrah Siddiqua | Master’s in Artificial Intelligence | After completing the master’s, continued a professional career in South Korea |
| Min Htet Myint | Master’s in Civil Engineering(Construction Management) | Completed the MEng with GPA 4.38/4.5, then entered a Global Smart City PhD at Sungkyunkwan University ; continued engineering instruction and STEM mentoring. |
| Mhd Anas Al Saidi (2021 scholarship; graduation one semester late) | Master’s in Data Science | Obtained employment in South Korea after completing the degree |
| Maame Serwah Dumfeh | Master’s in Computer Engineering | After completing the Master’s, undertook a GIST research internship and freelance technology projects. |
| Elijah Ogola Oketch | Master’s in Animal Science | After the scholarship-supported MSc, pursued a PhD in Animal Science at Chungnam National University. |
| Alexandra Eras (2022–2023) | Master’s in Development Policy, 2022–2023 | Returned to Ecuador and contributed to private- and public-sector projects |
| Ana Sarem | Master’s in Anthropology | Secured an internship at the Green Climate Fund in Incheon after completing the degree |
| Said Ali Ahmed (2020 scholarship) | Master’s in Data Science master’s degree | Completed internships in South Korea; now a telecommunications Network Performance Analyst Consultant and lecturer in Somalia. |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Ph.D.
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 3 | Pakistan |
| 2 | India, Philippines |
| 1 | Ghana, Indonesia, Nepal, Portugal |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 6 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 3 |
| Medicine and Health | 2 |
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 4 |
| Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship | 1 |
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-G) | 1 |
| Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) | 1 |
| KAIST fully funded PhD scholarship | 1 |
| LG Chem-supported PhD | 1 |
| Samsung Global Hope Scholarships | 1 |
| Seoul National University President Fellowship | 1 |
| SNU President Fellowship | 1 |
| Young Scientist Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Memon (2012–2017 funded period (estimated)) — Pakistan | Young Scientist Scholarship | Chung-Ang University; South Korea | Ph.D. |
| Jennifer Callanga — Philippines | Seoul National University President Fellowship | Seoul National University; Korea; South Korea | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Dirgha Raj Joshi — Nepal | LG Chem-supported PhD | Korea University; Korea; South Korea | Ph.D. in Medicinal chemistry/organic synthesis/drug discovery |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Memon Ph.D. | Young Scientist Scholarship | The Young Scientist Scholarship covered five years of tuition and living expenses for doctoral study in RF and Microwave Engineering. |
| Samuel Muobom Saabome Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) | Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) — Full tuition for up to four semesters and reported stipend support of at least KRW 500,000 monthly, subject to academic performance |
| Meenakshi Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship Round-trip airfare, visa fee, tuition and living stipend through the Global Korea Scholarship . |
| Dirgha Raj Joshi Ph.D. in Medicinal chemistry/organic synthesis/drug discovery | LG Chem-supported PhD | LG Chem-supported PhD — Fully funded LG Chem-supported PhD research at Korea University |
| Jennifer Callanga Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering | Seoul National University President Fellowship | Seoul National University President Fellowship ; ERDT Faculty Development – Foreign PhD Scholarship — SPF coverage includes full tuition for six semesters and a monthly living stipend of KRW 1.5–2 million for three to four years, plus insurance, Korean language training and airfare support |
| Dr. Said Salad Ph.D. in Veterinary Preventive Medicine | Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-G) | Full tuition, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, settlement allowance, research support, one-year Korean language training and medical insurance. |
| Dr. Botchu Vara Siva Jyoti Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering | KAIST fully funded PhD scholarship | Reports a fully funded PhD scholarship. A separate Hanwha project received KRW 75 million in research funding. |
| Ayu Fitri Izaki Ph.D. in Marine Biology | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Full tuition, KRW 1,300,000/month, round-trip airfare, medical insurance, settlement/completion grants and language training |
| Nirmana Ph.D. in Energy Resources Engineering | SNU President Fellowship | Seoul National University President Fellowship — Reported tuition, living stipend, language training and health insurance for three to four years under the Seoul National University President Fellowship |
| Ilyas Khurshid (2011–2014) Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering, Numerical Simulation in Petroleum Engineering | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship | Full tuition and monthly stipend throughout 2011–2014 PhD |
| Faiza Khalid Ph.D. in Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Functional Food and Molecular Biology Lab | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Package reported: full tuition; round-trip airfare; national health insurance; settlement allowance; one language-training year; Reported monthly stipend: KRW 1,300,000 |
| Catia Mota Ph.D. in Molecular Biology | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — full tuition; one-year intensive language-training fees; airfare; monthly stipend; settlement allowance |
| Arxel Gutierrez Elnar (Ph.D. completed August 2025) Ph.D. in Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. in Animal Science and Technology | Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship | Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship — Full tuition and monthly support through the laboratory and graduate programme, plus research-output incentives and conference support |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Memon Ph.D. | Young Scientist Scholarship | Prior bachelor’s and master’s qualifications in engineering, followed by doctoral research in RF and Microwave Engineering. |
| Samuel Muobom Saabome Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) | Chemical Engineering bachelor’s at KNUST and master’s at Sangmyung University , including smart-materials research |
| Meenakshi Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry | Global Korea Scholarship | Master’s degree from a central university in India (CGPA 9.0), with an organic chemistry focus; qualified GATE and reported extracurricular and volunteering experience. |
| Dirgha Raj Joshi Ph.D. in Medicinal chemistry/organic synthesis/drug discovery | LG Chem-supported PhD | Completed an MS in Pharmacy (Medicinal Chemistry) at Wonkwang University and published a United States patent arising from the master’s research |
| Jennifer Callanga Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering | Seoul National University President Fellowship | Mechanical Engineering masters UP Diliman GPA 1.28/5 (1 best), longstanding faculty/teaching/research |
| Dr. Said Salad Ph.D. in Veterinary Preventive Medicine | Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-G) | MSc Veterinary Pathology, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, CGPA 3.27/4; Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Plasma University, CGPA 3.80/4; one year practical field experience in Somalia after master’s |
| Dr. Botchu Vara Siva Jyoti Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering | KAIST fully funded PhD scholarship | Space Engineering and Rocketry MTech at BIT Mesra and Organic Chemistry MSc; prior publications and patents. |
| Ayu Fitri Izaki Ph.D. in Marine Biology | Global Korea Scholarship | IPB bachelor 2013 GPA 3.32; master Biotechnology 2022-02-03 GPA 3.71; research assistant/teacher; DNA/RNA isolation and cloning |
| Nirmana Ph.D. in Energy Resources Engineering | SNU President Fellowship | Completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mining Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung, with training in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering |
| Ilyas Khurshid Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering, Numerical Simulation in Petroleum Engineering | Samsung Global Hope Scholarship | Prior SNU Energy Systems Engineering masters; UET Mining Engineering bachelor, second undergraduate rank; application reported industry/teaching work, prior research and SCI-indexed publications. |
| Faiza Khalid Ph.D. in Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Functional Food and Molecular Biology Lab | Global Korea Scholarship | Bachelor’s: Human Nutrition and Dietetics BScHons, UAF, GPA 3.61/4.00; Mphil: Human Nutrition and Dietetics, NIFSAT/UAF, GPA 3.81/4.00, distinction; Experience: clinical hospital internships; spirulina-supplemented guava leather functional-food research |
| Catia Mota Ph.D. in Molecular Biology | Global Korea Scholarship | BiomedicalScience master’s NOVALisbon IHMT |
| Arxel Gutierrez Elnar Ph.D. in Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. in Animal Science and Technology | Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship | Biology bachelor’s, major in Microbiology, at UP Los Baños; prior laboratory research |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Ph.D.
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 3/13 | IELTS 5.5 (Dr. Said Salad); IELTS 7.0 (Faiza Khalid); IELTS taken (Nirmana) |
| TOPIK | 3/13 | TOPIK Level 2 (Catia Mota); TOPIK Level 3 (Dr. Said Salad); TOPIK Level 4 (Ayu Fitri Izaki) |
| English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted | 2/13 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Jennifer Callanga, Samuel Muobom Saabome) |
| Language tests optional or not required | 1/13 | IELTS / TOEFL optional or not required for the scholarship application (Meenakshi) |
| TOEFL | 1/13 | 517 (Ayu Fitri Izaki) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Ph.D.
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Dirgha Raj Joshi | Ph.D. in Medicinal chemistry/organic synthesis/drug discovery | Later researched coronavirus drug discovery at the National Institutes of Health in the United States, then returned to pharmacy education and research in Nepal, including Jumla |
| Catia Mota | Ph.D. in Molecular Biology | Pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the Korea Basic Science Institute |
| Arxel Gutierrez Elnar | Ph.D. in Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. in Animal Science and Technology | Continued at Chung-Ang University as a BK 21 FOUR postdoctoral researcher after the August 2025 Ph.D. completion |