KDU Global – IUCEA Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

The KDU Global – IUCEA Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious international scholarship opportunity for students from East African Community (EAC) member countries who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in South Korea. This scholarship is jointly offered by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and Kyungdong University Global (KDU Global).

The program aims to strengthen academic cooperation between East Africa and South Korea by providing fully funded and partially funded bachelor’s degree scholarships in high-demand international and technology-focused disciplines. All programs are taught in English Track and are based at KDU Global Campus in South Korea.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: South Korea
• University: Kyungdong University Global (KDU Global)
• Partner Organization: Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded & Partial Funding
• Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
• Program Start Date: 31 August
• Application Deadline: 30 April

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Available Fields of Study

Eligible applicants can apply for the following Bachelor’s degree programs:

• International Business Administration
• International Hotel Management
• Smart Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Data Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Korean Business AI

All programs are designed to meet global industry demands and emphasize practical and technological skills.

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Scholarship Benefits

Full Scholarship (Limited Seats)

• 100% tuition fee coverage (approx. USD 8,000 per year)
• Free on-campus dormitory accommodation (first 2 years)
• Round-trip airfare (at the start and end of the program)
• Monthly health insurance support
• Application fee fully covered

Partial Scholarship

• 100% tuition waiver for the first semester
• Performance-based tuition discounts from the second semester:
  • Up to 100% tuition waiver for top-performing students
  • Minimum 30% tuition fee reduction

📌 Note: Partial scholarship recipients must cover accommodation, travel, and personal expenses.

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Eligible Nationalities

Applicants must be citizens and residents of one of the following EAC member countries:

• Burundi
• Kenya
• Rwanda
• South Sudan
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Somalia

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the KDU Global – IUCEA Scholarship 2026, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an eligible East African country
• Have recently completed secondary education
• Achieve at least a B grade in Mathematics and English
• Be 22 years old or younger
• Provide proof of English language proficiency:
  • IELTS: Minimum 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 71

Financial Requirement

Full Scholarship: Minimum USD 5,000 bank balance

Partial Scholarship: Minimum USD 16,000 bank balance

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Application Procedure

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Complete the online application form via IUCEA
2. Prepare all required documents:
   • Academic transcripts
   • English test results
   • Passport
   • Financial documents
3. Combine all documents into one single PDF file
4. Submit the application online and via email
5. Ensure submission before the deadline

⚠️ Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Application Deadline

• Final Deadline: 30 April

Applicants are strongly advised to apply early due to limited fully funded seats.

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