2025-26 KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies
Scholarship for graduate students outside Korea conducting research on Korea in the humanities, social sciences, arts, and related fields, aiming to build global expertise in Korean studies.
Funder: Korea Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 12, 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated) | September 16, 2026: Reference letter deadline (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: One-year graduate scholarship; renewable (up to 2 years for M.A., 3 years for Ph.D.); ~150 awards annually; amount varies by region/country.
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 based in North America, Europe, or Japan for this cycle.
Description
The Korea Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Studies provides financial support for graduate students (M.A. or Ph.D.) enrolled outside of Korea who are majoring in Korea-related fields or conducting Korea-focused research. The program aims to foster a global network of Korea specialists and advance academic research on Korea worldwide. Recipients are expected to devote themselves exclusively to their studies and research, submit progress and final reports, and continue to share their academic achievements with the Korea Foundation after the scholarship period.
