Application for AMA+ (Art Major Asian Scholarships) is now open to students from Afghanistan and 138 other countries (listed below) who want to pursue their Major in Arts on a fully funded scholarship. AMA (Art Major Asian) Scholarship is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) project of the Ministry of Culture, sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea offered for international students to study for their Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree at the Korean National University of Arts in the academic year of 2025.

Korean National University of Arts offers the AMA Scholarships to provide the opportunity for advanced studies and promote international exchanges among countries. Read the complete details below:

AMA+ Scholarship Key Details

Host Institution: Korean National University of Arts (K-Arts)

Location: Korea

Level of study: Bachelor and Master Degrees

Gender: Male/Female

Eligible Countries: ODA Listed Countries, including Afghanistan

Key Dates:

Fields of Study

Applicants can apply for the Arts and its related fields, such as:

School of Music:

• Vocal music
• Instrumental music
• Composition
• Conducting
• Musical technology
• Musicology

School of Drama:

• Acting
• Directing
• Playwriting
• Stage design
• Theatre studies

School of Film, TV and Multimedia:

• Film making
• Broadcasting,
• multimedia
• Animation
• Cinema studies

School of Dance:

• Dance performance
• Choreography
• Dance theory
• Arts Management

School of Visual Arts:

• Fine arts
• Design
• Art Theory
• Architecture

School of Korean Traditional Arts:

• Traditional art theory
• Traditional music
• Traditional music composition
• Traditional dance
• Traditional folk theatrics

Note: Please check the complete program list in the guidelines linked below.

Art Major Asian Scholarships Benefits

The art major scholarship at the Korea National Institute of Arts (KArts) provides the following benefits:

• Airfare: Economy class ticket provided for entry and graduation between the home country and Korea
• Monthly Allowance: 800,000 KRW per month
• Korean Language Training: 6-month intensive course before enrollment
• Tuitions: Full coverage for regular semesters
• Settlement Allowance: 200,000 KRW for initial entry to Korea
• Graduation Thesis Allowance: Up to 1,000,000 KRW
• Korean Proficiency Grants: 100,000 KRW per month for one year
• Medical Insurance: Coverage under Korea’s National Health Insurance

Who Can Apply for AMA Scholarships?

Applicants who apply to Art Major Asian Scholarships should meet the following requirements:

How do I apply for the Art Major Asian Scholarships?

Applicants can apply only online between 21-31 March 2024. The application portal will not be open before and after these dates. Check the link in the Apply Now button regularly:

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Required documents (in Korean or English)

Applicants of this scholarship should provide the following documents:

• Application Form
• Personal Statement
• Study Plan
• Personal Medical Assessment
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (signed within six months; recommendations from certain agencies may receive additional points)
• Letter of Consent (Release of Information Form)
• Official High School Diploma and Diploma Certificate from previous institutions (translated, notarized, and authenticated)
• Official Academic Transcript (translated, notarized, and authenticated)
• Copy of Passport of applicant and parents (or valid local ID card)
• Official document indicating nationality of applicant & parents (Birth Certificate or Certificate of family registration)
• Proof of Language Proficiency (TOPIK for Korean, TOEFL, IELTS, etc. for English)
• Portfolio (with name on each page/item)
• Certificates of relevant work experiences, awards, and achievements (optional)

Important Notes: