Master’s & PhD

KDI School Global Ambassador Scholarship (GAS)

KDI School of Public Policy and Management

Support
Full tuition waiver for most students (partial for some nationalities)

What it covers

Tuition
Full tuition waiver for most students (partial for some nationalities)
Support duration
Master's about 1.5 years (4 semesters); PhD at least 3–4 years
Living support
Monthly stipend for most recipients (amount not stated on the page)

Can you apply?

Nationality
Must meet the university’s international-admission nationality requirements; check the intake guide.
Other conditions
  • Primary KDI School scholarship for international students
  • Full benefits mostly for nationals of ODA-recipient countries on the OECD DAC list; others may receive partial scholarships
  • No separate scholarship application

How to apply

Confirm eligibility with the international office.

Intake / policy
Spring (master's and PhD) and Fall (full-time master's) admissions
Application dates
Considered with the admission application; the Spring 2027 international round has closed (results announced 2026-10-19)
Keep your award
Per the admission decision

From a possibility to a plan

Your application steps

No separate award applicationBefore enrollment

Confirm eligibility with the international office.

  1. Read the scholarship section of the official source for your track and intake.
  2. Prepare the evidence it names (language certificate, transcript or recommendation) by the stated date.

Dates & intake

Spring (master's and PhD) and Fall (full-time master's) admissions

Considered with the admission application; the Spring 2027 international round has closed (results announced 2026-10-19)

Prepare these documents

Source-listed items for this award or intake. Check the linked notice for the complete program-specific list.

Keep the award

Per the admission decision

Application decisions remain with the provider. These checkboxes stay on this page and are not submitted.