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Call for Application for KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship for Self-Sponsored East Africans at Kyungdong University Global, South Korea Fall 2026 (Second Cohort)

KDU Global Scholarship

I. Introduction

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is an institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for the coordination of higher educational development and research in the EAC region. The mission of IUCEA is to encourage and develop mutually beneficial collaborations between and among the member universities, governments, and other organisations, both public and private.

Kyungdong University (KDU) Global, is a fully accredited private university in South Korea, partners with IUCEA to offer scholarships to students from EAC member countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Federal Republic of Somalia).

For more information about KDU Global, please visit: www.kduglobal.ac.kr

We are excited to announce that the application period for KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship for Fall 2026 is now open for students from the East Africa Community (EAC) member countries.

II. Scholarship Description

  • Target Level: Graduate degree (Master’s degree)
  • Majors offered:
    • Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
    • Master of Arts in International Business Administration
    • Master of Arts in International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Medium of instruction: 100% English medium of instruction

  • Duration:
    • Research Track: 4 semesters (2 years)
    • Coursework Track: 5 semesters (2.5 years)
  • Expected commencement: August 31, 2026

III. Scholarship Benefits:

Kyungdong University Global Scholarship covers:

  • Full tuition fee of $5,000 for the first Semester (by KDU Global) subject to compliance with KDU Global internal rules and regulations.
  • The students cover the dormitory expenses $1100/ semester.
  • Students/Parents provide for other initial and personal expenses (e.g., airfare, application fee, health insurance).
  • 2nd Semester Scholarship and onwards: The tuition to be paid after “KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship” depends on students’ academic performance in their first semester at KDU Global:
    • 50% scholarship for 80-89 average mark: remaining balance $2500
    • 70% scholarship for 90 or more average mark: remaining balance $1500,

*KDU Global provides part-time student job assistance during the study program.

IV. Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following general eligibility requirements:

  • Citizen and resident of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Federal Republic of Somalia).
  • Undergraduate Degree Diploma and Transcripts.
  • English Proficiency Certificate with minimum of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL IBT 71or higher is a mandatory document for both admission and visa procedure.
  • Bank Statement & Balance Certificate Selected applicants are required to present a 6-month bank statement and a bank balance certificate of a sponsor showing over USD 16000 prior to their final admission to KDU Global. The sponsor must be the applicant’s parents or the applicant themselves. In cases where the parents are deceased, biological siblings can serve as sponsors.

V. Selection Process

All applicants will be subjected to a merit-based two-stage selection process.

Stage I: IUCEA shall conduct the preliminary selection of candidates. Interested applicants must submit either electronic or hard copies of the following documents to the IUCEA Office in Kampala, Uganda:

All documents must be combined into one PDF file and submitted to IUCEA by April 30, 2026.

Stage II: KDU Global will conduct individual assessments and confirm the final selections. Candidates might be required to submit additional documents and designated forms if deemed necessary.

VI. KDU Global Admission

Scholarship recipients will submit final admission documents to KDU Global as listed here:

Admission>Documents Required | Kyungdong University (kduniv.ac.kr) upon receiving additional guidelines.

VII. Important Dates

No. Stages Dates
1 Submission of application documents to IUCEA April 30, 2026
2 Preliminary evaluation and selection May 8, 2026
3 Final selection notices May 15, 2026
4 Submission of Scholarship Agreement Forms May 29, 2026
5 Submission of KDU Global Admissions June 5, 2026
6 Issuance of admission and visa support documents June 19, 2026
7 Visa applications and processing June 22 ~ July 3, 2026
8 Travel Preparations including air ticket issuance July 13, 2026
9 Arrival and orientation sessions at Kyungdong University Global Campus August 10, 2026
10 Commencements of programs of study August 31, 2026

 VIII. Contact Information

  1. Executive Secretary
    Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
    Kigobe Road, Plot M833, Kyambogo Area
    P.O. Box 7110, Kampala
    Republic of Uganda
    Email kdu-iucea@iucea.org

For additional enquiries regarding the KDU Global – IUCEA Scholarships 2026. Please contact:

  1. Gervais NDAYIZEYE
    Senior Exchange and Programmes Officer
    Email: kdu-iucea@iucea.org
  2. Prof Dr. Baseem Al-athwari Associate Dean of International Faculty / Director of International Education Center Email: baseem_cs@kduniv.ac.kr
  1. For application and admission process and Campus information contact: ISSA, ASHRAFU RASHID Email: issa@ku-ac.com

WhatsApp: +82 10 7490 9801

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