2025-26 KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies
The KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies funds international M.A. and Ph.D. students outside Korea to conduct advanced research on Korea in the humanities, social sciences, arts, and related fields.
Funder: Korea Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Full application submission deadline | September 2026: Reference letter submission deadline
Funding Amounts: 1-year graduate scholarship; M.A. students may receive up to 2 years and Ph.D. students up to 3 years of support (renewal required).
Summary: Supports international graduate students (outside Korea) conducting Korea-related research in the humanities, social sciences, arts, and related fields.
Key Information: Not open to applicants in North America, Europe, or Japan.
Description
The KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies aims to foster the next generation of Korea specialists by supporting graduate students enrolled outside Korea who are conducting research on Korea-related topics. The program is open to M.A. and Ph.D. students in fields such as the humanities, social sciences, arts & cultural studies, media & communications, and contemporary Korean affairs, provided their research focuses on Korea. The scholarship provides financial support for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to two years for M.A. students and three years for Ph.D. students, contingent on academic progress and re-application.
