National Institute for International Education (NIIED) · South Korea 🇰🇷
The undergraduate track of Korea's national scholarship program, providing full funding for bachelor's degree study at Korean universities, including a year of Korean language training before the degree begins.
Award
$8,840 – $13,600
Estimated value
Deadline
≈ September 2026
Estimated, not an official date
Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel · Health insurance · Arrival allowance
Education
Minimum: High School Diploma
Study level
Bachelor's
Field of study
All fields
Nationality
150+ countries; applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens
Age limit
Under 25 years old as of March 1 of the enrollment year
GPA
Top 20% of class or CGPA of approximately 2.64/4.0 or higher
Language
TOPIK/TOEFL/IELTS (not required at application)
Other requirements
Applications are submitted on the provider's website.