Scholarships · South Korea
21 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.
Get Matched to South Korea ScholarshipsTracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — talk to a counsellor before assuming you don't qualify.
Korean Ministry of Education / NIIED
Eligibility
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD applicants — strong academics, under-40 for graduates, Sri Lanka has a country quota each cycle.
KAIST
Eligibility
Admitted KAIST Master's or PhD students — automatic consideration, ~94% of internationals receive funding.
POSCO TJ Park Foundation
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.
Chung Mong-Koo Foundation (tenable at Korean universities)
Eligibility
International undergraduates and graduate students at partner Korean universities; strong academics + leadership / financial-need balance.
Ewha Womans University
Eligibility
Women applicants from partner / developing countries — including Sri Lanka — to an English-taught Ewha undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
Korea University
Eligibility
International undergraduate and graduate applicants to Korea University — tier determined by academic record.
Seoul National University
Eligibility
University faculty from developing countries (Sri Lanka eligible) pursuing a PhD at SNU — must hold a Master's, no prior PhD.
Yonsei University
Eligibility
International undergraduate and graduate applicants to Yonsei University — tier determined by academic record.
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
Eligibility
International public servants and professionals applying for KDI's Master's in Public Policy, Development Policy, or Public Management.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Eligibility
International Master's and PhD applicants admitted to English-taught graduate programmes at UNIST in science and engineering.
Yonsei University — Underwood International College
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants to Yonsei University's English-taught Underwood International College with strong academic and English credentials.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Eligibility
International Master's graduates entering a science/engineering PhD at DGIST. Sri Lankan applicants welcome.
Seoul National University
Eligibility
International Master's applicants to Seoul National University — selection on academic merit and demonstrated research interest.
Chung-Ang University
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to Bachelor's or graduate programmes at Chung-Ang University in Seoul; merit-based tuition scholarships.
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a GIST research Master's or PhD; funded with tuition waiver and living stipend.
Hanyang University
Eligibility
International undergraduate and graduate applicants to Hanyang University — automatic consideration based on academic merit.
KAIST
Eligibility
International applicants to a KAIST PhD programme — selection on academic record, research proposal, and supervisor support.
POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)
Eligibility
International applicant for a POSTECH undergraduate, master's, or PhD programme in science or engineering.
Sogang University
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants to Sogang University in Seoul — automatic consideration based on academic profile.
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Eligibility
International undergraduates with strong A/Ls / IB / SAT; tier set automatically by admission profile.
Kyung Hee University
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a Kyung Hee University programme; tuition reduction graded by academic record (and Korean/English level for some tracks).
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.
Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.
Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).
Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.
Destination Guide arrow_forward verified_userD-2 Student Visa — eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.
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Cost Breakdown arrow_forwardOpen to Sri Lankan students across other destinations — useful if you're still comparing options.
National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
US
Aga Khan Foundation (tenable at top global universities)
50% Grant + 50% Loan (Master's) / Full Funding case-by-case (PhD)
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
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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