Apply for the Seoul National University Scholarship for a fully funded opportunity to pursue your graduate studies in South Korea.
This scholarship is available to new graduate students and covers full tuition fees, monthly living stipends of up to 2,000,000 KRW, and other academic-related expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Korea
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $17,572 Stipends/Year | Accommodation | Flight Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 10, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Seoul National University (SNU) Scholarship program offers multiple funding opportunities for international students seeking to pursue postgraduate degrees. These include:
- SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) (now known as GKS)
- Overseas Koreans Scholarship
Applicants may apply for these scholarship programs before or during the admission application period. Each scholarship comes with specific eligibility criteria and benefits to support successful candidates throughout their study duration.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Seoul National University Graduate Scholarships, applicants must:
For the Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS):
- Be a non-Korean citizen
- Be currently enrolled in or graduated from universities in eligible countries
- Apply and be accepted into a graduate program at SNU
- Apply for a designated college or school participating in the GSFS program
For the SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF):
- Be a faculty member at a major university in a developing country who does not hold a PhD
- Be newly admitted into a PhD program at SNU
- Priority is given to faculty members from major universities in Asia, Africa, and South America
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Seoul National University Scholarship will receive:
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF):
- Full tuition fee exemption for up to 6 semesters
- Monthly living expenses: 1,500,000–2,000,000 KRW 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
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS):
- Full tuition fee exemption for up to 4 semesters
- Minimum living expenses of 500,000 KRW/month (varies by major)
Overseas Koreans Scholarship:
- Full tuition exemption for up to 4 semesters (subject to conditions)
- Monthly stipend of 900,000 KRW
- One round-trip airfare ticket
- 6 months of Korean language training at the Language Education Institute (fee exempted)
- Medical insurance through a private company
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS):
- Full tuition fee
- Living expenses
- Airfare
- Korean language training
- Medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing costs, settlement and return expenses
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare to submit:
- Completed online application form
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Personal statement and study plan
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of nationality
- Other documents as required by the chosen scholarship program
How to Apply
To apply for the Seoul National University Scholarship:
- Visit the official SNU Scholarship Webpage
- Submit your scholarship application along with your online application for admission each semester
- Applications for GSFS and SPF scholarships are submitted simultaneously with the admission process
- Each College/School will review and select applicants based on submitted admission documents
- Selected applicants will be notified by their respective colleges
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