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Regional Talent Scholarship (Top-Performing Freshmen Outside the Capital Region) (지역인재 장학금): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Paid to top-performing freshmen who graduated from a high school outside the capital region and entered a university outside the capital region (amount per Foundation notice)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Aims to attract excellent talent to regional universities. New selection: within Grade 3 in high school records or the CSAT for four-year universities, within Grade 4 for junior colleges (Bracket 9 or lower). Continuing recipients must complete the minimum credits in the previous semester and score 80 (B) or higher. Check the notice for specific amounts.
Who is eligible: Freshmen who graduated from a high school outside the capital region and entered a university outside the capital region, in student aid Bracket 9 or lower and meeting the grade criteria.
When to apply: In 2026, applications ran Aug 12 - Sep 9 (documents until Sep 16). The schedule for freshmen of academic year 2027 has not been announced.
How to apply: Korea Student Aid Foundation (한국장학재단) website or app (kosaf.go.kr).
Important notes: Freshmen apply once at selection; continuing recipients are reviewed each semester for eligibility.
Note: Continuing recipients selected from 2015 to 2025 are subject to renewal review. Apply in connection with the National Scholarship.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Regional Talent Scholarship (Top-Performing Freshmen Outside the Capital Region) (지역인재 장학금): who can receive it?

Freshmen who graduated from a high school outside the capital region and entered a university outside the capital region, in student aid Bracket 9 or lower and meeting the grade criteria.

Regional Talent Scholarship (Top-Performing Freshmen Outside the Capital Region) (지역인재 장학금): how do I apply?

Korea Student Aid Foundation (한국장학재단) website or app (kosaf.go.kr).

Regional Talent Scholarship (Top-Performing Freshmen Outside the Capital Region) (지역인재 장학금): how much will I receive?

Aims to attract excellent talent to regional universities. New selection: within Grade 3 in high school records or the CSAT for four-year universities, within Grade 4 for junior colleges (Bracket 9 or lower). Continuing recipients must complete the minimum credits in the previous semester and score 80 (B) or higher. Check the notice for specific amounts.

Regional Talent Scholarship (Top-Performing Freshmen Outside the Capital Region) (지역인재 장학금): when can I apply?

In 2026, applications ran Aug 12 - Sep 9 (documents until Sep 16). The schedule for freshmen of academic year 2027 has not been announced.