Applications are now open for the Seoul National University Scholarship 2027, offering international students the opportunity to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in South Korea on a fully funded scholarship.
The Seoul National University (SNU) Scholarship provides full tuition coverage, accommodation support, airfare assistance, health insurance, and generous living stipends of up to $15,608 per year for eligible students from around the world.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Korea
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $15,608 Annual Stipend | Accommodation | Airfare Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 9, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Seoul National University Scholarship is designed to attract outstanding international students seeking to study at one of Asia’s leading universities. Through a range of scholarship programs, SNU provides financial assistance to talented students by covering tuition fees and offering living support throughout their studies.
The scholarship opportunities available at Seoul National University include the SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF), the Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS), the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), now known as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), and the Overseas Koreans Scholarship. Interested candidates may apply for these funding opportunities either before or during the admission application period, depending on the scholarship category.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Seoul National University Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Be a non-Korean applicant.
- Be currently enrolled in or have graduated from an eligible institution in a qualifying country.
- Apply and gain admission into Seoul National University.
- Apply to a designated college or school participating in the GSFS program.
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Be a faculty member at a major university in a developing country without a PhD degree.
- Be newly admitted to Seoul National University as a PhD student.
- Preference is given to faculty members from leading universities in developing countries across Asia, Africa, South America, and other regions.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Seoul National University Scholarship will receive:
Overseas Koreans Scholarship (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- Full tuition waiver for up to four semesters (subject to conditions).
- Living allowance of 900,000 KRW per month for up to four semesters.
- One round-trip economy-class airfare.
- Six months of Korean language training fee exemption.
- Medical insurance coverage through a private insurance provider.
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)
- Full tuition coverage.
- Monthly living allowance.
- Airfare support.
- Korean language training fees.
- Medical insurance.
- Research funding.
- Thesis printing support.
- Settlement and return expenses.
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Full tuition exemption for up to six semesters.
- Monthly living allowance ranging from 1,500,000 KRW to 2,000,000 KRW for three to four years.
- Round-trip economy-class airfare.
- Korean language training during regular semesters.
- Reimbursement of National Health Insurance fees.
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Full tuition exemption for up to four semesters.
- Monthly living allowance starting from 500,000 KRW, depending on the student’s field of study.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare the following:
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Admission application documents.
- Passport or valid identification document.
- Statement of purpose.
- Recommendation letters (if required).
- Scholarship-specific supporting documents.
- Any additional documents requested by the relevant college or scholarship program.
How to Apply
To apply for the Seoul National University Scholarship:
- Visit the Seoul National University scholarship application webpage.
- Complete the online admission application process.
- Apply for the GSFS or SPF scholarship simultaneously with your admission application where applicable.
- Submit all required documents before the deadline.
- Applications will be reviewed by the respective colleges and schools.
- Successful candidates will be notified by their colleges regarding the scholarship decision.
To begin the scholarship application process, click HERE (undergraduate)
To begin the scholarship application process, click HERE (graduate)
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