Program Overview
The
Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK)
and the
World Bank
are pleased to invite outstanding current/former students and academic staff from
World Bank Partner Universities in Africa
to apply for the
WB-ROK Scholarship Program
, as part of the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (GKS-G) program. Selected recipient scholars will have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the
Republic of Korea (South Korea)
at leading universities with cutting-edge research facilities and dynamic academic environments. This fully funded program fosters future leaders who will contribute to sustainable development in Africa while promoting inclusive and innovative higher education systems through strengthened inter-university cooperation and expanded opportunities for higher skills development in fields vital to economic and social development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scholarship Program
The
WB-ROK Scholarship Program
offers scholars the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at
one of 74 renowned higher education institutions in the Republic of Korea (ROK)
in diverse fields, including
Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Engineering, Arts, Entertainment and Sports, Medicine, and more.
The program includes:
•
Master’s Program
: 1 year of Korean language training + 2 years of degree program
•
Doctoral Program
: 1 year of Korean language training + 3 years of degree program
For more details on participating universities and programs, please refer to the
university information file
in this call.
Scholarship Benefits
•
Full tuition coverage
for the duration of the degree program
•
Stipend to support living expenses
during both the language training and degree program
•
Full coverage of Korean language training fees
during the language program
•
Round-trip airfare
between the scholar’s home country and the Republic of Korea (ROK)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:
1.
Carefully read the guidelines and check the eligibility criteria
for the scholarship, including eligibility for the international organization track.
•To check whether your institution is a World Bank Partner University in Africa, please contact: mobonyo@iucea.org
2.
Select one (1) applicable university degree program
from the university list and review each university’s specific requirements (deadlines and requirements may vary by university)
3.
Prepare and submit the required documents
, including a recommendation letter from the
World Bank partner university
, directly to the university by its designated deadline. (Applicants are responsible for all related application fees, including postage as needed. Contact select universities directly with questions about fees.)
•For the recommendation letter template and related procedures, please contact: mobonyo@iucea.org
4.
Selection process
: The ROK universities and the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) will review applications and announce the selected scholars.
Please note that the WB-ROK Scholarship program is executed under the university track (general), as part of the international organization track. For detailed information about the program, please refer to the application guidelines attached to this call.
Online Information Session
Prospective applicants are encouraged to register for an online information session. The registration and connection link is provided below.
Venue:
Virtual (MS Teams)
Date:
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time:
8:00 AM UTC / 9:00 AM WAT / 11:00 AM EAT / 5:00 PM KST
Registration Link:
Information session Registration form
MS Teams Connection Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37433613169917?p=624zitjTiRbloFXdKR
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding
requirements, documents, and eligibility
, please contact:
gksniied@korea.kr
For inquiries regarding the
WB-ROK Scholarship-recommendation letter and its procedure
, please contact:
mobonyo@iucea.org
Attachments
:
1. 2026 GKS-G Application Guidelines (English)_WB-ROK
2. 2026 GKS-G Application Forms
3. 2026 GKS-G University Information 1, 2, 3 and Specialization