KF Korean Language Training Fellowship
A one-year Korean immersion fellowship at a Korean university for Korean studies graduate scholars.
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- nationalityForeign graduate students, PhD candidates, and Korean studies researchers based outside Korea.
- languageOpen to all Korean proficiency levels.
- educationMaster'sBachelor's degree, or doctoral candidate
- educationPhDMaster's or doctoral candidate
- fieldYou plan to study one of: korean-studies, humanities.
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What you get
Round trip airfare and settlement allowance included.
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At a glance
Eligibility by track
- Master's trackBachelor's degree, or doctoral candidateDuration: 1 yearFunds a Korean language immersion program at a Korean university for graduate students of Korean studies.
- PhD trackMaster's or doctoral candidateDuration: 1 year
Deadlines and tracks
- Application windowLate spring 2026 for fall 2026 program start
Frequently asked questions
Is KF Korean Language Training Fellowship fully funded?
Yes. KF Korean Language Training Fellowship covers full korean language program tuition at a korean university, plus a monthly stipend of KRW 1,200,000, round-trip airfare, and health insurance. Round trip airfare and settlement allowance included.
Who is eligible to apply for KF Korean Language Training Fellowship?
Foreign graduate students, PhD candidates, and Korean studies researchers based outside Korea. Open to all Korean proficiency levels. For the masters track: Bachelor's degree, or doctoral candidate For the phd track: Master's or doctoral candidate
When does KF Korean Language Training Fellowship accept applications?
Application window: Late spring 2026 for fall 2026 program start.
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Why this scholarship matters
If your degree program is outside Korea but Korean fluency is a bottleneck for your research, this fellowship plugs the gap with a full year of funded immersion.