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Korea University (Graduate School)

Korea University Global Leader Scholarship (Graduate)

The Korea University Global Leader Scholarship (Graduate) is a fully-funded scholarship from Korea University (Graduate School) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in South Korea. Deadline: Awarded with graduate admission each semester; reapply per semester.

Funding
Fully Funded
Degree levels
Master's, PhD
Where
South Korea
Funded by
university

Key Facts at a Glance

Amount
Type A: 100% entrance fee + tuition + KRW 500,000/month; Type B: 60% tuition; Type C: 65% tuition
Deadline
Awarded with graduate admission each semester; reapply per semester
Host countries
South Korea
Fields
Any field

Eligibility Criteria

International graduate applicants (all nationalities) Academic Requirements Type A (Global Leader) requires a GPA of 4.0 or higher on a 4.5 scale, or the equivalent. Types B and C require a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is by relative evaluation, so you may be offered a different tier than the one you applied for. Language Requirements Type A requires TOEFL iBT 90 or higher, or an equivalent such as New TEPS 386+, IELTS 7.0+, or TOPIK Level 6. Types B and C require TOEFL iBT 82 or higher. Meeting the English standard is a hard gate for the top tier.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Type A (Global Leader): 100 percent of entrance fee and tuition
  • Type A: monthly living support of KRW 500,000, paid for four months per semester
  • Type B (Humanities and Social Sciences): 60 percent of tuition
  • Type C (Natural Science and Engineering): 65 percent of tuition
  • Applies to the first semester after enrollment, renewable by reapplication

Important Dates & Deadlines

Awarded with graduate admission each semester; reapply per semester

Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.