Daejin University, in partnership with the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), is inviting eligible students from East African Community (EAC) Partner States to apply for scholarship opportunities for the March 2027 academic intake in South Korea.
The initiative aims to strengthen educational exchange and provide East African students with opportunities to pursue higher education in an international learning environment. Scholarships are available for selected undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught in English.
Available Programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree: International Business – four years.
- Bachelor’s Degree: International Politics – four years.
- Master’s Degree: International Business – two years.
Scholarship Benefits
Undergraduate scholarships
Selected undergraduate students receive full tuition and accommodation coverage for the first year. Support in subsequent years depends on academic performance:
- GPA of 2.5 or higher: 20% tuition waiver.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher: 40% tuition waiver.
- GPA of 4.3 or higher: 100% tuition waiver.
The programme expects to select 16 undergraduate students annually, with two students from each eligible partner state.
Master’s scholarships
Selected postgraduate students receive tuition and accommodation coverage for the first semester. Subsequent tuition support depends on academic performance:
- GPA above 3.5: 40% tuition waiver for the following semester.
- GPA below 3.5: 20% tuition waiver for the following semester.
There is no stated limit on the number of master’s applicants selected from each partner state.
Important: These are partial scholarships overall. Students remain responsible for expenses including airfare, application fees, health insurance, meals and other living costs, as applicable. Selected candidates must also meet the programme’s financial documentation requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens and residents of an eligible East African Community Partner State.
- Have completed O-Level and A-Level education, or an equivalent qualification, in 2023, 2024 or 2025.
- Have a minimum grade of B in all Mathematics and English modules.
- Be under 25 years of age for undergraduate programmes or under 32 years for the master’s programme.
- Provide an accepted English-language proficiency certificate, such as IELTS 5.5 or higher, CEFR B2, New TEPS 202 or higher, or an accepted TOEFL score.
- Meet the required academic, financial and university admission conditions.
Selected applicants must provide a six-month bank statement and a bank balance certificate showing more than USD 16,000 before final admission. The accepted financial sponsor must be the applicant, a parent or, where both parents are deceased, a biological sibling.
Application Process
Applicants must first submit their documents to IUCEA for preliminary merit-based assessment. Required documents include:
- A statement of interest addressed to the Executive Secretary of IUCEA.
- A curriculum vitae or résumé.
- A copy of a valid passport.
- Academic transcripts and graduation certificates.
- Proof of English-language proficiency.
- Required financial documentation.
- The Daejin University application through the Study in Korea portal.
All documents for the initial assessment must be combined into one PDF file and submitted to daejin@iucea.org by 15 November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will proceed to Daejin University’s assessment process, which includes online interviews. Finalists must complete the university’s online application and provide any additional required documents. The official call states that final documents must be sent by DHL; scanned copies are not accepted for final submission.
Application Deadline
15 November 2026
Apply and read the full requirements: Daejin University Scholarships – Official IUCEA Call
Enquiries: daejin@iucea.org