KDI School Scholarship
KDI School supports international public policy and development students with full funding and housing.
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- nationalityOpen to international applicants, with priority for mid-career public servants and development professionals.
- languageEnglish proficiency. All programs are in English.
- educationMaster'sBachelor's degree
- educationPhDMaster's degree
- fieldYou plan to study one of: public-policy, business.
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What you get
On-campus housing typically included for international scholarship recipients.
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At a glance
Eligibility by track
- Master's trackBachelor's degreeDuration: 2 years
- PhD trackMaster's degreeDuration: 4 years
Deadlines and tracks
- Fall 2026 intakeApril to May 2026
- Spring 2026 intakeprevious cycleSeptember to October 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is KDI School Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. KDI School Scholarship covers full tuition for the standard program length, plus a monthly stipend of KRW 800,000, round-trip airfare, and health insurance. On-campus housing typically included for international scholarship recipients.
Who is eligible to apply for KDI School Scholarship?
Open to international applicants, with priority for mid-career public servants and development professionals. English proficiency. All programs are in English. For the masters track: Bachelor's degree For the phd track: Master's degree
When does KDI School Scholarship accept applications?
Fall 2026 intake: April to May 2026. Spring 2026 intake: September to October 2025.
Can I apply to KDI School Scholarship without speaking Korean?
Yes. KDI School Scholarship offers English-taught program options. English proficiency. All programs are in English.
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Why this scholarship matters
KDI School has an unusually high concentration of international policy practitioners; cohorts are small and built around case work tied to Korea's own development experience.