The KDI School Scholarship is a fully funded Master’s opportunity offered through a partnership between the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), and the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.
The scholarship provides full tuition coverage, monthly living stipends, airfare support, and additional benefits for outstanding international students seeking to study in South Korea.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Korea
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Living Stipends | Airfare | Travel Support
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The KDI School Scholarship offers international students an opportunity to pursue the Master’s Program in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD) for the Spring 2027 academic session. The programme is jointly organized by the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO).
The scholarship is designed for individuals who are interested in exploring the relationship between intellectual property, innovation, technology, and sustainable development. Through a globally recognized curriculum, participants will gain practical and policy-oriented knowledge on how intellectual property systems contribute to economic growth, technological advancement, and national development. The programme is particularly valuable for professionals and aspiring leaders seeking careers in public policy, innovation management, research, law, and international development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the KDI School Scholarship, applicants should belong to one or more of the following categories:
- Graduates interested in technology, innovation, and development policy
- Government officials involved in innovation and technology policy
- Intellectual property administrators
- Patent office professionals
- Researchers and academics
- Technology transfer specialists
- Legal professionals with an interest in intellectual property policy
- Startup ecosystem managers
- Economic development practitioners
- Professionals working with international organizations
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the KDI School Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living stipends
- Airfare support
- Travel assistance
- Additional scholarship benefits
Other benefits include:
- Opportunity to study at one of South Korea’s leading graduate schools for public policy and development studies
- Access to a globally recognized curriculum developed with support from WIPO
- Learning opportunities from international experts in intellectual property and innovation policy
- Strong networking opportunities with policymakers, researchers, government officials, and innovation professionals
- Exposure to South Korea’s development experience and innovation-driven economic model
- Access to a diverse international student community
- Career development opportunities in government agencies, research institutions, intellectual property offices, innovation agencies, and international organizations
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Application Form
- Recommendation Letters
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree Academic Transcript
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport-sized Photograph
- English Language Proficiency Test Score
Additional documents include:
- Proof of Employment
- Master’s Degree Certificate and Transcript (for applicants who already possess a master’s degree)
How to Apply
To apply for the KDI School Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Submit applications through both participating institutions.
- Complete the application through the KDI School Application Portal.
- Complete the application through the WIPO Application Portal.
- Upload all required documents before the deadline.
- Wait for feedback from the selection committee.
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: June 1, 2026
- Application Closes: July 31, 2026
- Document Review: August 2026
- Interviews: September 2026
- Final Results Announcement: Mid-October 2026
- Registration Period: October – November 2026
- Commencement of Classes: Early February 2027
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