Korea-Rwanda Government Scholarship 2026 (Second Intake) Fully Funded Master's Scholarships in South Korea.

 Korea-Rwanda Government Scholarship 2026 (Second Intake) Fully Funded Master's Scholarships in South Korea.

The Higher Education Council (HEC) of Rwanda has officially announced the 2026 Korea-Rwanda Government Scholarship Program (Second Intake) under the bilateral cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

This prestigious scholarship provides Rwandan government employees with an opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master's Degree at leading universities in South Korea while enhancing professional skills and contributing to national development.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive scholarship package covering:

• Full tuition fees
• Round-trip international airfare
• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Settlement allowance
• Medical insurance
• Scholarship completion grant
• Extracurricular activity fees

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of Rwanda.
• Be a government employee officially nominated by the Government of Rwanda.
• Have at least two (2) years of relevant work experience in the proposed field of study.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Preferably be under 40 years old as of February 1, 2026.
• Demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Be physically and mentally fit to undertake graduate studies.
• Meet any additional admission requirements specified by the selected university.

Required Documents

Documents Required by HEC

• Application letter addressed to the Director General of HEC.
• Valid passport.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Certified academic certificates and transcripts.
• Employer recommendation letter.

Documents Required by KOICA

• Completed KOICA Application Form.
• Government nomination signed and stamped by the relevant institution.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the HEC Management Information System (MIS): Application Portal:
https://hecmis.hec.gov.rw/

Applicants are advised to review detailed scholarship information and university requirements through the KOICA CIAT website before submitting their applications.

KOICA Scholarship Information Session

KOICA will organize an online information session for prospective applicants:

Date: 17 June 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Rwanda Time)

Meeting ID: 860 3492 2873
Passcode: 781154

Important Deadline

Application Deadline: 24 June 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

Why Apply?

The KOICA Scholarship Program is one of the most competitive and prestigious international scholarship opportunities available to Rwandan professionals. It offers access to world-class education, international exposure, leadership development, and networking opportunities while contributing to Rwanda's long-term development goals.