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Korean Government Scholarship exchange programme supporting international university students studying in Korea for one semester.
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Eligibility Foreign-national undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at overseas universities with agreements with affiliated Korean universities; academic performance of 80% or above is required.
Eligible nationalities Foreign nationals meeting programme conditions.
How to apply Apply according to the participating university or programme announcement.
Scholarship details
Provider National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Republic of Korea
Study destination South Korea
Funding amount KRW 630,000 monthly allowance plus round-trip economy airfare; benefits may vary
Eligibility Foreign-national undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at overseas universities with agreements with affiliated Korean universities; academic performance of 80% or above is required.
Eligible nationalities Foreign nationals meeting programme conditions.
Application method Apply according to the participating university or programme announcement.
Last verified 2026-09-07
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