The Korea National University of Arts (KNUA) Scholarship 2024-25 offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MPhil degrees in South Korea. This comprehensive scholarship aims to support talented students from developing countries and foster international exchanges in education.
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship provides extensive coverage, including:
- Airfare: Economy class round-trip ticket between the student’s home country and Korea for entrance and graduation.
- Monthly Allowance: 800,000 KRW per month to cover living expenses.
- Korean Language Training: A six-month intensive language course before starting the degree program.
- Tuition: Full coverage for regular semesters.
- Settlement Allowance: 200,000 KRW for initial expenses upon arrival in Korea.
- Graduation Thesis Allowance: Up to 1,000,000 KRW to support research expenses.
- Korean Proficiency Grants: 100,000 KRW per month for one year.
- Medical Insurance: Coverage under Korea’s National Health Insurance.
Degree Levels and Eligible Countries
Applicants can apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MPhil programs in various academic fields. Eligible countries include those from a list of 142 nations.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold citizenship from one of the eligible countries.
- Have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from high school or university by February 28, 2025.
- Meet health and travel requirements.
- Submit at least three recommendation letters.
- Enter Korea by November 2024 for language training.
Application Process
The application process involves:
- Online Application Submission: March 21 to March 31, 2024.
- Notification of Admission and Korean Language Test Schedule: April 25, 2024.
- Korean Language Test: May 3, 2024.
- Department Review and Interview (Optional): June 2024.
- Notification of Final Grantees: June 28, 2024.
- Submission of Original Application Documents: July 2024.
- Entry to Korea: End of August 2024.
- Pre-Entry Korean Language Training: September 2024 to February 2025.
How to Apply
Applicants must:
- Create an account on the university portal.
- Fill out the application form and upload required documents.
- Submit the application by post or in person.
