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Seoul National University Scholarships in South Korea

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Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
  • 18 - 60
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Job locationRepublic of Korea
DegreeMaster, Phd
Deadlineavailable

Opportunity description

The Fully Funded Scholarships at Seoul National University in South Korea are now available for the 2026-25 academic year, welcoming applicants from all nationalities. These scholarships, offered by Seoul National University, are designed to support outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence and a drive for global competitiveness. They provide exceptional opportunities for deserving candidates across a wide range of disciplines and fields of study, whether you are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or research programs.

Securing a scholarship at Seoul National University grants access to a world-class education in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. Renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching methods, Seoul National University offers a dynamic learning environment that nurtures intellectual growth and fosters creativity. As a prestigious institution, it provides an exceptional platform for academic and personal development.

Benefits

  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS):
    • Full Tuition Fee: Exemption for 4 semesters for master’s program, 6 semesters for PhD program
    • Living Expenses: 900,000 KRW per month
    • Airfare: One economy round trip
    • Korean Language Training Fee: One year (mandatory, TOPIK grade 3 required within a year to enter degree program)
    • Others: Medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing fees, settlement, and return expenses.
  • Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS):
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 4 semesters
    • Living Expenses: 500,000 KRW per month (varies by major)
  • SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF):
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 6 semesters
    • Living Expenses: 1,500,000 KRW ~ 2,000,000 KRW per month for 3 ~ 4 years
    • Round-Trip Airfare: Economy class based on the GTS system
    • Korean Language Training: Evening classes during regular semesters
    • National Health Insurance Fee Reimbursement
  • Silk-Road Scholarship:
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 4 semesters
    • Living Expenses: Maximum of 600,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters
    • Airfare: Maximum of 1 million KRW for one economy round trip
    • Korean Language Training Fee: Exemption at the Language Education Institute
  • Overseas Koreans Scholarship:
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 4 semesters (conditions apply)
    • Living Expenses: 900,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters (maximum)
    • Airfare: One economy round trip
    • Korean Language Training Fee: Exemption at the Language Education Institute for 6 months
    • Medical Insurance Subscription (private company).

Eligibility of Seoul National University Scholarships

  • Applicants must be international students.
  • Both applicants and their parents must not be residents of South Korea.
  • A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for master’s program applicants.
  • PhD program applicants must possess a master’s degree.
  • A strong academic background is a must.
  • Physical and mental fitness are required.
  • Applicants must meet the specific criteria and requirements of their chosen program.
  • For the SNU President Fellowship Program, applicants must be faculty members of major universities from eligible developing countries.

Application for Seoul National University Scholarships

  • Personal Statement and Study Plan
  • A copy of the Applicant’s Passport
  • Two Letters of Recommendation from Two Different Recommenders
  • Official Bachelor’s Certificate of Graduation and Transcript
  • Official Master’s Certificate of Graduation and Transcript (if applying for a Doctoral degree)
  • Other Official Documents indicating the Applicant’s Nationality
  • Copies of Both Parents’ Passport
  • Other Official Documents indicating Both Parents’ Nationality
  • Other Official Documents indicating the Parent-child Relationship between the Applicant and his/her Parents

Benefits

  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS):
    • Full Tuition Fee: Exemption for 4 semesters for master’s program, 6 semesters for PhD program
    • Living Expenses: 900,000 KRW per month
    • Airfare: One economy round trip
    • Korean Language Training Fee: One year (mandatory, TOPIK grade 3 required within a year to enter degree program)
    • Others: Medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing fees, settlement, and return expenses.
  • Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS):
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 4 semesters
    • Living Expenses: 500,000 KRW per month (varies by major)
  • SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF):
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 6 semesters
    • Living Expenses: 1,500,000 KRW ~ 2,000,000 KRW per month for 3 ~ 4 years
    • Round-Trip Airfare: Economy class based on the GTS system
    • Korean Language Training: Evening classes during regular semesters
    • National Health Insurance Fee Reimbursement
  • Silk-Road Scholarship:
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 4 semesters
    • Living Expenses: Maximum of 600,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters
    • Airfare: Maximum of 1 million KRW for one economy round trip
    • Korean Language Training Fee: Exemption at the Language Education Institute
  • Overseas Koreans Scholarship:
    • Tuition Fee: Full exemption for up to 4 semesters (conditions apply)
    • Living Expenses: 900,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters (maximum)
    • Airfare: One economy round trip
    • Korean Language Training Fee: Exemption at the Language Education Institute for 6 months
    • Medical Insurance Subscription (private company).

Eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must be international students.
  • Both applicants and their parents must not be residents of South Korea.
  • A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for master’s program applicants.
  • PhD program applicants must possess a master’s degree.
  • A strong academic background is a must.
  • Physical and mental fitness are required.
  • Applicants must meet the specific criteria and requirements of their chosen program.
  • For the SNU President Fellowship Program, applicants must be faculty members of major universities from eligible developing countries.
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