Extensive scholarship opportunities are available to most students that are accepted for admissions of the KDI school.
International
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Global Ambassador Scholarship ("GAS")
All scholarship benefits are primarily intended for countries named on the DAC List of ODA recipient nations, as published by the OECD. (If a country is not named on the DAC List, applicants from these countries may be conferred a partial, rather than a full scholarship.)
How to Apply
International applicants who meet the qualifications of KDI School’s Application Guideline can become potential candidates for GAS Scholarship and apply during KDI School’s online application period.
Admissions Period
Spring & Fall Admissions
- Spring
- Master’s & Ph.D. program, full- & part-time programs
- Fall
- Master’s programs only, full-time programs only
Benefits
Full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend for most recipients
Eligibility
International applicants who meet the qualifications of KDIS
Program Duration
Master(about 1 year, 3 semesters), Ph.D.(at least 3 years)
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Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship
Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship is awarded to a limited number of students and GAS may be offered instead.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete and are strongly recommended to submit an online application for Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship and submit all the required documents including an employment verification letter demonstrating the eligibility as guided in KDIS Application Guideline.
Admissions Period
Spring & Fall Admissions
Benefits
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the requirements below.
- From Non-G20 Countries
- must be currently employed in the division head level (or) over 6 years of working experience in the public sector
- From G20 Countries
- must have at least 1 year of working experience in the public sector(internship, fellowship, employment, etc) (or) study/research experience in fields related to Korea (studies) will have more preference for selection
Program Duration
Master(about 1 year, 3 semesters)
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NIIED Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (GKS-G)
This scholarship is sponsored by the NIIED (National Institute for International Education) and designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students with the aim of promoting international exchange in education and mutual friendship amongst the participating countries.
How to Apply
For 2021 Fall Admissions, the application guideline will be updated in the links bleow:
- NIIED Website > Scholarships > GKS Notice
- https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/main.do
- KDIS Website > Admissions > International > Notice > NIIED-KDIS
- /#/admissions/content/international/notice?contentId=36915
Admissions Period
Every Fall Admissions(Master only)
Benefits
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend and round-trip airfare, settlement allowance, and departure support
Eligibility
Candidates from countries designated by NIIED
Program Duration
2 years(24 months)
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KOICA-KDIS Scholarship
KOICA Scholarship Program is designed to nurture key leaders in developing countries who can contribute to the socio-economic development of their home countries.
How to Apply
For the 2021 Fall semester, 2 different KOICA-KDIS Master’s Degree Programs opened for international applicants. Please check the exact application deadline and detailed information in (1) KOICA’s Application Guideline and (2) KDI School’s PI(Program Information) at CIAT Notice.:
http://www.koica.go.kr/sites/ciat/index.do2021 KOICA-KDIS Master’s Degree SP in Trade and Industrial Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Duration
2021.8.9.-2022.12.16. (17 months)
Number of Participants
20
Application Deadline
~March 2021
Application Guideline
KOICA CIAT > Notice no. 368847
2021 KOICA-KDIS Master’s Degree SP in Economic Development Policy for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Duration
TBD(17 months)
Number of Participants
15
Application Deadline
TBD
Application Guideline
KOICA CIAT > Notice no. TBD
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Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation Scholarship
Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation supports future global talents who will contribute to the mutual development of ASEAN and Korea. (Please refer to the ‘Special Scholarship(brochure)’ section for details.)
Admissions Period
Spring(Master/Ph.D.) & Fall Admissions(Master)
Benefits
Spring(Master/Ph.D.) & Fall Admissions(Master)
Eligibility
Government officials from the eight ASEAN member states (Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Lao PDR)
Program Duration
Master(about 1 year, 3 semesters), Ph.D(at least 3 years)
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IBK(Industrial Bank of Korea) Scholarship
IBK sponsors scholars from developing countries who work in national banks or those who handle bank-related responsibilities in public organizations or government offices. (Please refer to the ‘Special Scholarship(brochure)’ section for details.)
Admissions Period
Spring & Fall Admissions(Master only)
Benefits
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Program Duration
Master(about 1 year, 3 semesters), Ph.D(at least 3 years)
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POSCO Asia Fellowship
POSCO Asia Fellowship is sponsored by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, which is the world’s leading steel manufacturer. This scholarship contributes to the joint prosperity and establishment of a talent network through the exchange and cooperation in Asia
How to Apply
Updated information for the 2022 Spring Admissions(expected) will be shared in KDI School’s Notice in advance.
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FSS-KFB-KDIS
This scholarship is sponsored by FSS(Financial Supervisory Service of Korea), KFB(Korea Federation of Banks), and KDI School. This aims to contribute bank authorities to the economic and social development of Asian developing countries and support the overseas expansion of domestic banks by networking and promoting cooperative relationships. (Please refer to the ‘Special Scholarship(brochure)’ section for details.)
Admissions Period
Spring Admissions(Master only)
Benefits
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility
Government officials from Asia
Program Duration
About 1 year (3 semesters)
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Colombo Plan Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by FSS(Financial Supervisory Service of Korea), KFB(Korea Federation of Banks), and KDI School. This aims to contribute bank authorities to the economic and social development of Asian developing countries and support the overseas expansion of domestic banks by networking and promoting cooperative relationships. (Please refer to the ‘Special Scholarship(brochure)’ section for details.)
Admissions Period
Spring Admissions(Master only)
Benefits
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility
Government officials from 20 Colombo-Plan member countries
Program Duration
About 1 year (3 semesters)
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MIPD Scholarship
MIPD Scholarship enables students to acquire a broader and deeper knowledge of the principles and sources of intellectual property(IP) law. The collaboration between WIPO(World Intellectual Property Organization) the Government of Korea through KIPO(Korean Intellectual Property Office) and KDI School ensures students to obtain a global perspective and professional expertise in IP and Policy Development.
How to Apply
All overseas students who meet the required qualifications can apply during KDI School's online application period. (Please refer to 2022 Spring KDI School’s Application Guideline.)
Admissions Period
Spring Admissions(Master only)
Benefits
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
Eligibility
All overseas students who meet the required qualification
Program Duration
About 1 year (3 semesters)
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