Colombo Plan Secretariat and KDI School are delighted to offer Master’s Programs under Colombo Plan Secretariat and KDI School Scholarship for 12 months in Korea. The scholarship is awarded to students from Colombo Plan member countries.

The KDI School offers PhD in Public Policy degree and PhD in Development Policy degree. The goal of the PhD program is to prepare qualified candidates to produce cutting-edge research in their chosen field and to equip them with the skills they need to ascend to leadership positions in the public or private sector.

KDI School of Public Policy and Management was established in 1997 to educate and develop the next generation of leaders in today’s rapidly changing and globalizing economy. The School offers an innovative educational program focusing on policy and international issues and aims to transform mid-career professionals into leaders of their respective fields by equipping them with new knowledge, vision and a global perspective.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the following fields:

• Master degree in Public Policy; OR
• Master degree in Development Policy; OR
• Master degree in Public Management

Scholarship Award: The Colombo Plan Secretariat and KDI School of Public Policy & Management sponsor the following:

• Admission process fees;
• Full tuition fees;
• Housing; and
• Living stipend.

However, following expenses need to be borne by the nominating member countries (nominating agency):

• Book allowances;
• Airfare; and
• Other costs, if any

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Korea

Eligibility: Applicants for Master’s degree program must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree holder from an accredited college or university (min. 3 years)
• Certificate of expected degree can be submitted instead of degree diploma if one is expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by January 2018.
• Educational attainment equivalent to bachelor’s degree (min. 3 years) approved by law

Nationality: Scholarship is awarded to students from Colombo Plan member countries.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must have a bachelor’s degree holder from an accredited college or university (min. 3 years).

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Master Scholarships

How to Apply: Kindly submit the documents as per KDI’s requirements. The candidates are required to apply online as well as submit the documents (hard copy) to KDI. The deadline for receiving applicants at the KDI School with relevant documents in post email is on or before 25th October 2017. Application for Inservice candidate needs to route through RCSC for onward submission to MFA, Thimphu (Focal Point for Colombo Plan).

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for receiving applicants at the KDI School with relevant documents in post email is on or before October 25, 2017.

Scholarship Link