ๅฅฌ Scholarship
KF Fellowship for Korean Language Training
◎ Government ยท Korea Foundation
Who is it for?
Fully funded intensive Korean language immersion training at a KF-designated Korean university.
- You are applying for a language training program.
- You want a monthly living allowance, not just a tuition waiver.
- You are from an eligible country (Non-Korean nationals. KF prioritizes applicants from Southeast Asia, Central Eurโฆ).
Quick facts
Type
Government
Level
Language training
Who can apply
Non-Korean nationals. KF prioritizes applicants from Southea
Funding period
6 months, extendable up to 12 months (in up to two 3-month periods for outstanding results)
Recipients
Approximately 40 per year
Intake year
2026
What you get
Benefits
- Fully funded intensive Korean language immersion training at a KF-designated Korean university.
- Covers monthly living expenses, tuition, health insurance, and a one-time travel allowance.
- Standard period 6 months, extendable up to a maximum of 12 months (in up to two additional 3-month periods) for recipients demonstrating outstanding results.
Monthly allowance
KRW 1,000,000/month (undergraduates and junior professionals) or KRW 1,200,000/month (doctoral candidates and experienced professionals)
Funding period
6 months, extendable up to 12 months (in up to two 3-month periods for outstanding results).
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Foreign (non-Korean) scholars and graduate students of Korean studies and those working in Korea-related fields abroad (humanities, social sciences, arts and culture) who can already understand and speak basic-level Korean.
- Eligible profiles include: undergraduates with a major or minor in Korean studies
- master’s/doctoral candidates conducting Korea-related research
- university professors, lecturers and researchers in Korean education
- arts/culture professionals (curators, librarians, journalists)
- and former KF Diplomat Fellows. Ineligible: Korean citizens
- those currently studying in Korea
- those planning degree enrollment in Korea
- and previous recipients of the KF Language Training fellowship.
Nationalities
- Non-Korean nationals.
- KF prioritizes applicants from Southeast Asia, Central Europe, CIS, the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America.
How to apply
Application period
- annually (exact 2026 dates unverified)
- training intake begins in either March or September, with no deferral permitted
How to apply
- Apply directly online through the KF Application Portal (https: / / apply.kf.or.kr).
- Refer to the KF annual program announcement for that year’s schedule and details.
Keeping the scholarship
Renewal conditions
- Standard fellowship period is 6 months.
- If recipients demonstrate outstanding results, the period may be extended for up to two additional three-month periods, up to a maximum total of 12 months.
- No deferral of the start date is permitted.
Track record. Korea Foundation fellowship; about 40 recipients per year.
Contact & where to study
Contact
- Korea Foundation โ apply via the KF Application Portal: apply.kf.or.kr.
- See kf.or.kr for the annual announcement.
Participating universities
- Korean university/language institute designated (selected) by the Korea Foundation
- specific institution assigned by KF (not chosen by the applicant)
Before you apply — verify.
- Scholarship amounts, quotas, dates, and eligibility can change every cycle — always confirm the current details with the official source before you apply.
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-07-03
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