About this opportunity
Daejin University and the Inter-University Council for East Africa have opened the call for the March 2027 intake of their scholarship scheme for students from East African Community Partner States. It creates a structured route for eligible East African students to pursue a degree in South Korea.
For this intake there are two undergraduate programmes, International Business and International Politics, and one master's programme, International Business. All three are taught in English. The undergraduate degrees run four years and the master's runs two years.
The support differs by level. Undergraduate beneficiaries receive full tuition and dormitory coverage for the first year, and around sixteen students are expected each year, two from each of the eight eligible countries. Master's beneficiaries receive tuition and accommodation waivers for the first semester, after which continued support depends on academic performance. Students are responsible for airfare, application fees, health insurance and meals, and the Korean Government allows international students to take part time work within the applicable rules.
Applicants must be citizens and residents of one of the eight partner states and must gather their academic, identification, English proficiency and financial documents, including a bank statement and balance proof. IUCEA manages the initial application and a merit based first selection, then Daejin University runs the final admission. The
Application timeline
to send initial documents to IUCEA is 15 November 2026.
What you receive
- Full tuition and dormitory coverage for the first year of undergraduate study.
- Tuition and accommodation waivers for the first semester of the master's programme, with performance based support after that.
- Study in South Korea at Daejin University, taught in English.
- A route to a four year undergraduate degree or a two year master's degree.
- Permission to take part time work during study, within Korean regulations.
Who can apply
- Citizens and residents of the East African Community Partner States: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Applicants must meet the entry requirements for their chosen level of study.
- Proof of English proficiency is required, as the programmes are taught in English.
- Applicants must satisfy the academic, identification and financial documentation requirements, including a bank statement and balance proof.
- Continued scholarship support depends on strong academic performance each semester or year.
Who should not apply
- Airfare, application fees, health insurance and meals are not covered by the scholarship.
- Applicants outside the eight East African Community Partner States are not eligible for this scheme.
- Initial scholarship support does not guarantee full coverage for the entire degree, as later support is performance based.
Documents to prepare
- Academic transcripts and diplomas for your chosen level of study.
- A valid passport or national identification document.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- A bank statement and proof of available funds.
- Any additional forms required by IUCEA or Daejin University for the March 2027 intake.
How to apply
- Review the full call for applications on the IUCEA website and confirm you are a citizen and resident of an eligible East African Community Partner State.
- Choose your programme, International Business or International Politics at undergraduate level, or International Business at master's level.
- Gather your academic, identification, English proficiency and financial documents, including a bank statement and balance proof.
- Submit your initial application documents to IUCEA by 15 November 2026 through the route given on the IUCEA call page.
- If you pass the initial selection, complete the Daejin University admission process for the March 2027 intake.
Selection process
- IUCEA manages the initial application and a merit based first selection.
- Around sixteen students are expected each year, with two selected from each of the eight eligible partner states.
- Candidates who progress are then assessed by Daejin University as part of the final admission process.
- Self sponsored applicants may still be admitted and can receive a general 40 percent tuition waiver for the first semester, followed by performance based support.
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Questions applicants ask
Who can apply?
Students who are citizens and residents of the eight East African Community Partner States: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What does the scholarship cover?
Undergraduates receive full tuition and dormitory coverage for the first year. Master's students receive tuition and accommodation waivers for the first semester, with support after that based on academic performance. Airfare, application fees, insurance and meals are not covered.
When is the deadline?
The deadline to submit initial application documents to IUCEA is 15 November 2026.
How does selection work?
IUCEA runs the initial merit based selection, after which Daejin University carries out the final admission for the March 2027 intake.
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