Applications Open for Master’s Scholarships in South Korea

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has opened applications for master’s degree scholarships in South Korea.

According to the gazetted announcement, five students will be selected to pursue master’s degrees in the following fields:

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• Gender Equality at Ewha Women’s University
• Smart City Management and Technology at Hanyang University
• Global Education and Leadership at Korea National University of Education
• Tax and Fiscal Policy at Korea University
• Public Management and Administrative Reform at Seoul National University

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and be under 35 years of age as of 1 April 2026. They must also have a minimum TOEFL score of 570 or an IELTS score of 6.0.

Each applicant may apply for only one course. Those with ongoing student loans must not have defaulted and should not have previously received a state-funded master’s degree. The ministry will nominate four candidates per programme, with the final selection made by the scholarship body.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, airfare, accommodation, insurance, allowances, and other costs. Online applications must be submitted via the MyEdu portal before 14:00 on 17 November, while hard copies must be submitted by 12:00 pm on 18 November.