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  • (For Koreans) Study Abroad Scholarship Program
  • Korea-Japan Government Scholarship Program

Korea-Japan Government Scholarship Program

The aim is to educate talented individuals who can serve as bridges and developers of future-oriented relations between Korea and Japan. This objective is achieved through the exchange of students holding advanced degrees, which is expected to foster friendship between the two nations.

  • Note: Dual citizenship holders are not allowed to apply.
    ㆍMaster's degree/PhD
    • Eligibility
      • Area of study : science and engineering
      • Number of scholarship awardees : around 15 persons each year
      • Support period : standard number of years it takes to earn the degree
      • Eligibility :  under 35 years old
        Master's program : bachelor's degree holder (incl. candidate for graduation)
        Doctoral program : master's degree holder (incl. candidate for graduation)
    • Application process
      Applicants will be selected by the host country.

      Recruitment and recommendation by the Embassy of Japan in Korea
      (The Japanese Government Scholarship Program recruits scholarship candidates every April)
      → Recommendation by the Overseas Study Support System in Japan
      → Selection by the university in Japan
    • Scholarship aid
      Aid will be provided in accordance with the Japanese Government Scholarship Program (Embassy Recommendation) and Overseas Study Support System in Japan.
    ㆍ1 academic year in an undergraduate program
    • Eligibility
      • Number of scholarship awardees : around 30 persons each year
      • Number of scholarship awardees : around 30 persons each year
      • Support period : 1 year
      • Eligibility : 18~30 years of age
        Undergraduate students in their second year or higher at a regular university in Korea
    • Application process
      Applicants will be selected by the host country.

      Recruitment and recommendation by the Embassy of Japan in Korea
      (The Japanese Government Scholarship Program recruits scholarship candidates every April)
      → Recommendation by the Overseas Study Support System in Japan
      → Selection by the university in Japan
    • Scholarship aid
      Aid will be provided in accordance with the Japanese Government Scholarship Program (Embassy Recommendation) and Overseas Study Support System in Japan.
    ㆍShort-term study in an undergraduate program
    • Eligibility
      • Areas of study : all areas
      • Number of scholarship awardees : around 155 persons each year
      • Support period : up to 3 months
      • Eligibility : under 35 years old
        Undergraduate students at a regular university in Korea
    • Application process
      Applicants will be selected by the host country.

      Recruitment by a university in Japan
      ※ Universities are invited to participate every September through the Overseas Study Support Program set up by the Japanese Government Scholarship Program.
    • Scholarship aid
      Aid will be provided in accordance with the Japanese Government Scholarship Program (Embassy Recommendation) and Overseas Study Support System in Japan.
  • Note: Dual citizenship holders are not allowed to apply.
    ㆍMaster's degree/PhD
    • Eligibility
      • Areas of study : all areas
      • Number of scholarship awardees : around 15 persons each year
      • Support period : 3 years for master's degree, 4 years for PhD
        (includes 1 year of Korean language training)
      • Eligibility : under 40 years old
        Master's program : bachelor's degree holder (incl. candidate for graduation)
        Doctoral program : master's degree holder (incl. candidate for graduation)
    • Application process
      In February, NIIE releases a public notice inviting applications and students to enroll in September.
    • Scholarship aid
      Tuition
      Round-trip airfare
      Study Incentive (1,400,000 won per month)
    ㆍ1 academic year in an undergraduate program
    • Eligibility
      • Areas of study : all areas
      • Number of scholarship awardees : around 30 persons each year
      • Support period : 2~5 weeks (period of the program operated by the university)
      • Eligibility : 18~30 years of age
        (Undergraduate students in their second year or higher at a regular university in Japan)
    • Application process
      Applicants will be selected by the host country.

      Recruitment and selection by a university in Korea
      ※ Selection by NIIE in October
    • Scholarship aid
      Tuition
      Round-trip airfare
      Study Incentive (1,100,000 won per month)
    ㆍShort-term study in an undergraduate program
    • Eligibility
      • Areas of study : all areas
      • Number of scholarship awardees :around 155 persons each year
      • Support period : 2~5 weeks (period of the program operated by the university)
      • Eligibility : 18~30 years of age
    • Application process
      Applicants will be selected by the host country.

      Recruitment and selection by a university in Korea in May
    • Scholarship aid
      Tuition
      Lodging and meal expenses
      Expenses needed (e.g., round-trip airfare) for participating in the training program
Last modified : 2024-02-20