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Foundation and corporate scholarships

The following scholarships are provided to foreign students by foundations and corporations.

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Art Major Asian (AMA) Scholarship Program
  • Recipients
    Asian students with excellent artistic talents (from any of 19 Asian countries)
  • Fields of study
    Art (music, dance, fine arts, graphics, plays, traditional arts, etc.)
  • Applicable degrees
    Undergraduate and graduate
  • Benefits
    Tuition, living expenses (KRW 800,000 per month), airfare, medical insurance, Korean language course fees, etc.
  • Application period
    March of each year
  • Supervising institution
    Korea National University of Arts
  • Inquiries
    Tel. 82-2-746-9073 / eng.karts.ac.krVisit
    E-mail : global@karts.ac.kr(AMA Manager)
Scholarship for Asian Students in Korea
  • Recipients
    Young intellectuals from Asian countries who plan to enroll in master's or doctoral courses at the foundation’s cooperating universities and is recommended by the foundation
  • Fields of study
    International studies, Korea studies, public policy, science and engineering
  • Benefits
    Full tuition and living expenses for 2 years of regular semesters at one of the foundation’s cooperating graduate schools (22 months)
  • Number of recipients
    Around 30 recipients each year
  • Application period
    Varies depending on the academic schedules of the foundation’s cooperating graduate schools (fall semester)
  • Supervising institution
    POSCO TJ Park Foundation
  • Inquiries
    https://www.postf.org/ko/page/asia/scholar.doVisit
Graduate Studies Fellowship Programs
  • Fields of study
    M.A. and Ph.D. candidates in Korea-related studies from any of 30 countries around the world
  • Program length
    1 year
  • Benefits
    Tuition (varies depending on the tuition and price level by region and country)
  • Number of recipients
    Around 150 students a year from all over the world
  • Supervising institution
    Korea Foundation
  • Inquiries
    Tel.+82-2-2046-8562 / E-mail. yrjeong@kf.or.kr
Daewoong Foundation Scholarship Program for International Students
  • Eligible applicants
    International students of junior grade and above studying in universities/graduate schools in Korea
  • Benefits
    Living expenses (KRW 500,000 per month), Korean language classes, internship program (5 months)
  • Selection criteria
    • Students who are fluent in Korean (TOPIK Level 4 or higher or proficiency of equivalent level)
    • Students who are fluent in English
    • Students with excellent academic records and growth potential (sincerity, attitude, passion)
    • Students with experience in domestic/foreign activities and with work experience in the relevant field of study
  • Application period
    March / October (on a rolling basis)
  • Supervising institution
    Daewoong Foundation
  • Inquiries
    http://daewoongfoundation.or.krVisit