South Korea scholarships for African students
Apply to fully funded South Korea scholarships open to African students. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), KAIST, POSTECH, SNU and Yonsei awards — refreshed every day.
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS, formerly KGSP) is the largest fully funded route for Africans, covering tuition, monthly stipend, return airfare, settlement allowance and a one-year Korean language course. KAIST International, POSTECH, Seoul National University Presidential, Yonsei Underwood, Korea University Global KU, and the AI Graduate Scholarships are the other dominant fully funded routes. Most graduate programmes are taught in English; GKS includes a free year of Korean language preparation.
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Ajou University international undergraduate entrance scholarships
undergraduate · study in South Korea · offered by Ajou University. Frontier tiers 100% tuition for one semester to 4 years, merit-selected; Global language tiers 30–100% first-semester tuition. All tiers grouped as 1 family. Funding exclusions and conditions: Tuition only; no guaranteed living/trav
Gangseo University International Entrance TOPIK or IELTS Scholarship
Partial funding · undergraduate · study in South Korea · offered by Gangseo University. KRW 500,000 first semester for TOPIK 4+/IELTS 6+; KRW 400,000 for TOPIK 3/IELTS 5.5, English-country natives or Korean language-institute students. Funding exclusions and conditions: First semester only; not ful
Sahmyook University international undergraduate entrance scholarships
undergraduate · study in South Korea · offered by Sahmyook University. Freshman TOPIK 3:25% one semester; 4:50% one year; 5:100% one year; 6:100% four years. English score award 50% first semester; transfer duration differs. Group all entrance language tiers as 1 programme. Funding exclusions and c
DGIST International Undergraduate Scholarship
DGIST International Undergraduate Scholarship: Tuition for eight semesters; financial-aid and DGISTep stipends subject to academic rules; one-time KRW 500,000 settlement support. Deadline: 28 January 2027 (time and time zone not stated).
UNIST International Undergraduate Scholarships – Fall 2027
Scholarship-track students: first-semester tuition waiver; later waivers subject to credits/GPA. Living tiers KRW 130,000/330,000/630,000 monthly, meals and insurance reimbursement per university rules. International high-school graduates with non-Korean parents, or qualifying full schooling outside
KAIST Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students
KAIST’s regular Fall admission round opens 10 November 2026 and closes 14 January 2027 at 18:00 KST. Upcoming, not currently open.
GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students
Full tuition; conditional student, meal and international allowances; 60% national health-insurance support; one-way flight reimbursement. Matriculation fee KRW 680,000 unless exempt; accommodation is charged.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP)
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly KGSP, is South Korea's flagship fully funded award for international students — covering tuition, Korean language training, monthly stipend, airfare and insurance for undergraduate, master's and PhD study.
University of Wollongong Country Scholarship, 2027 onward
20% tuition reduction for minimum eligible course duration; unlimited awards. Eligible coursework offer issued from 12 June 2026, commencing 2027 onward; automatic award. Nationality: Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, mainland China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietna
Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholarship 2027, selected regions
£7,000 tuition discount, automatic; second year also eligible after successful first year of a two-year master’s. Self-funded overseas-fee full-time taught postgraduate, wholly at Sheffield, September 2027. Accept both postgraduate and pre-sessional offers if applicable; MArch eligible. Nationality: Nationality not controlling; eligible residence countries include Kenya, Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Vi
Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Mitacs Globalink Research Award: CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget. Eligibility: Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or insti
AfCFTA Startup Acceleration & Partnership Program 2026 for African Startups
The AfCFTA Startup Acceleration & Partnership Program 2026 is open to African startups aiming to strengthen business capabilities, expand into international markets, and build strategic partnerships with Korea and other global markets. The program targets innovative and scalable African startups in sectors aligned with AfCFTA priorities, offering support for business development, market expansion, and cross-border partnership opportunities. Application deadline: May 24, 2026.
Global Korea Summer Scholarship for Undergraduate African and Latin American Students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)?
GKS (formerly KGSP) is the Korean Government Scholarship covering full tuition, monthly stipend (KRW 900,000 for Undergraduates, KRW 1,000,000–1,300,000 for graduate research), round-trip airfare, settlement, medical insurance and a one-year Korean language course.
Do I need to speak Korean to study in South Korea?
No — many graduate programmes at SNU, KAIST, POSTECH, Yonsei and Korea University are taught in English. GKS also includes a free one-year Korean language preparation course before degree studies begin.
Which African countries are eligible for GKS?
GKS opens to citizens of every African country, with quotas allocated by the Korean Ministry of Education each year. Recent cycles have sent students from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa.
How long does the Korea scholarship application take?
GKS opens in February (Embassy Track) and September (University Track). Decisions are typically released between June and December for the following March or September intake.
Are there Masters and PhD scholarships in Korea?
Yes — GKS Graduate, AI Graduate Scholarships, KAIST International Student Scholarships, POSTECH and Seoul National University Presidential awards all fund African Masters and PhD candidates fully.
Can African graduates work in Korea after studying?
Yes — the D-10 Job Seeker visa allows graduates to stay up to 2 years (1 year + 1 extension) to look for skilled work, after which they can transition to E-7 specialised employment visas.
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