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Scholarships · South Korea

Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students in South Korea

4 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to South Korea. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.

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Available South Korea Scholarships

Tracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — talk to a counsellor before assuming you don't qualify.

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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Korean Ministry of Education / NIIED

payments Full Tuition + Stipend + Flights

Eligibility

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD applicants — strong academics, under-40 for graduates, Sri Lanka has a country quota each cycle.

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POSCO Asia Fellowship

POSCO TJ Park Foundation

payments Full Tuition + KRW 1M Monthly

Eligibility

Asian citizens (Sri Lanka eligible) applying for STEM Master's or PhD at 9 partner Korean universities — academic merit-based, no IELTS minimum stated.

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SNU President Fellowship

Seoul National University

payments Full Tuition + KRW 1.5-2M/month

Eligibility

University faculty from developing countries (Sri Lanka eligible) pursuing a PhD at SNU — must hold a Master's, no prior PhD.

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Types of South Korea Scholarships

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University-Specific

Direct merit and need-based awards from South Korea universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.

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Government-Funded

Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.

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External Trusts

Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).

Plan Your South Korea Application

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Study in South Korea

Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.

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South Korea Visa Guide

D-2 Student Visa — eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.

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Cost of Studying in South Korea

Tuition, living costs, and total LKR budget — scholarships included.

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Featured Scholarships Elsewhere

Open to Sri Lankan students across other destinations — useful if you're still comparing options.

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Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fully Funded + Living + Flights

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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

Australian Government

Tuition Offset + AUD 37-40k Stipend

 UK

Chevening Scholarship

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Full Tuition + Living + Flights

Maximise Your Scholarship Chances

Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.

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