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Ministry of Education-supported Full Tuition Support for North Korean Defectors (credit-bank courses)

Scholarship Fully funded
Ministry of Education (Republic of Korea) / accredited lifelong education institute South Korea · Online 2026

Information

A full-tuition support programme for North Korean defectors to undertake courses and national qualification training via the Korean academic credit bank system. The support covers 100% of course fees for professional certificates (e.g. social welfare worker level 2, childcare teacher level 2, Korean language teacher) and degree attainment tracks in fields such as business, psychology, child studies, social welfare, architecture, electrical/electronic, and IT. Courses are provided 100% online with individual learner support. Applicants must present documentation proving status as a North Korean defector.

Benefits

Full tuition coverage for credit-bank courses and national qualification programs; 100% online delivery; one-to-one learner support through assigned staff.

Eligibility

North Korean defectors who can present a North Korean defector identification certificate; additional documents such as education support beneficiary certificate or academic recognition certificate may be requested.

Application

Contact the programme representative by phone (listed contact number) to enquire and submit required documents for eligibility verification.

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