The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has issued a notice regarding nomination of government employees for foreign study and training scholarships. The notice asks all concerned bodies and levels to recommend suitable civil servants for KOICA-supported master’s degree programs in South Korea.

According to the notice, four master’s programs are available: Gender Equality at Ewha Womans University, Global Education Leadership at Korea National University of Education, Tax and Fiscal Policy at Korea University, and Public Management and Administrative Reform at Seoul National University. Each program has four seats and a study duration of 17 months.

Applicants must be government officials nominated through their respective government bodies. They should preferably be under 40 years of age, be in good physical and mental health, hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and have strong English language ability in speaking and writing. Selection will be based on work experience, academic qualification and first-come-first-priority basis.

The notice also says priority should be given to women, Indigenous/Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, persons with disabilities, candidates from backward areas, employees who have not received previous opportunities, and those who have worked for a long time in remote areas. The deadline mentioned for nomination is December 25, 2025, while the program application deadline is December 31, 2025.