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KDI School provides extensive scholarship opportunities for international students. All students that are accepted will be considered for a scholarship at KDI School.

Scholarships for International Students

  • Global Ambassador Scholarship (GAS)

    The Global Ambassador Scholarship is the primary scholarship offered by KDI School for international students. Full scholarship benefits are mostly intended for the nationals from the ODA recipient nations on the OECD DAC List. Nationals from other countries may be eligible for partial scholarships.

    How to Apply

    Applicants must submit the online application by the application deadline. No separate application for scholarship is required.

    Admissions Period

    Spring & Fall Admissions

    Spring
    Full/Part-time Master's Programs, Full-time Ph.D. Programs
    Fall
    Full-time Master's Program
    Benefits

    Full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend for most students

    Eligibility

    Foreign nationals who meet the academic qualification

    Program Duration

    Master(about 1.5 years, 4 semesters), Ph.D.(at least 3~4 years)

  • Seoul G20 Global Leaders Scholarship

    The Seoul G20 Global Leaders Scholarship is primarily intended for working professionals in the public sector or potential global leaders. Scholarship decisions are made by the Admissions Committee of the school and the scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students who have demonstrated their potential and excellence throughout the admission process.

    How to Apply

    Applicants must submit the online application along with the supporting documents as outlined in the application guidelines. No separate application for scholarship is required.

    Admissions Period

    Spring & Fall Admissions(Master only)

    Benefits

    Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

    Eligibility

    Foreign nationals who have Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and meet one of the followings

    From G20 Countries
    Having at least 1 year of work experience in the public sector
    From Non-G20 Countries
    Having at least 6 years of work experience in the public sector
    Graduates in Korea Studies Program
    Having a Bachelor’s(or Master’s) degree in Korea Studies regardless of nationality
    Program Duration

    Master(about 1.5 years, 4 semesters)

  • 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)

  • 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 2024-25 Academic year, 2 different KOICA-KDIS Master’s Degree Programs are available 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
    KOICA-KDIS Master’s Degree in Trade and Industrial Policy for Innovative Growth and Resilience
    Duration

    17 months

    Number of Participants

    15

    Application Deadline

    TBD

    Application Guideline

    http://www.koica.go.kr/sites/ciat

    KOICA-KDIS Master’s Degree in Sustainable Regional Development
    Duration

    17 months

    Number of Participants

    15

    Application Deadline

    TBD

    Application Guideline

    http://www.koica.go.kr/sites/ciat

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)