Seoul National University Scholarship

Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea’s premier academic institution, is offering a range of fully funded scholarships for the 2026 academic session. This opportunity is open to newly admitted international postgraduate students – covering full tuition, generous monthly stipends, flight expenses, accommodation, and more.

If you’ve been dreaming of studying abroad, this scholarship could be your gateway to one of Asia’s top-ranked universities!

📌 Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: South Korea

• University: Seoul National University (SNU)

• Level: Masters, PhD

• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships

• Eligible Countries: All Countries

• Benefits: Full Tuition | Up to ₩2,000,000/Month | Flight & Accommodation | Health Insurance

• Deadline: July 10, 2025

📘 Scholarship Programs Available

SNU offers multiple scholarship options to support exceptional international students:

1. SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)

2. Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

3. Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)

4. Overseas Koreans Scholarship

Applicants can apply for these scholarships either before or during the university admission period.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

• Must be a non-Korean citizen

• Must have graduated from or be enrolled in eligible countries

• Must apply and be accepted into a participating SNU college/school

🔹 SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)

• Must be a faculty member of a recognized university in a developing country without a PhD

• Must be newly admitted into SNU’s PhD program

• Priority is given to applicants from Asia, Africa, and South America

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

🌟 SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)

• Full tuition for up to 6 semesters

• Monthly stipend: ₩1,500,000 – ₩2,000,000 (approx. $17,572/year)

• Round-trip airfare

• Evening Korean language classes

• National Health Insurance reimbursement

🌟 Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

• Full tuition for 4 semesters

• Monthly stipend: from ₩500,000 (varies by major)

🌟 Overseas Koreans Scholarship

• Full tuition for 4 semesters

• Monthly stipend: ₩900,000

• Round-trip airfare

• 6-month Korean language course

• Private medical insurance

🌟 Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP/GKS)

• Full tuition

• Monthly living stipend

• Round-trip airfare

• Language training, research funding, medical insurance, thesis printing, settlement and return support

📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the SNU Scholarship Webpage

2. Apply for admission to SNU (scholarships are tied to admission)

3. During your online application, indicate your interest in SPF or GSFS

4. Respective colleges/schools will review your documents

5. Selected applicants will be notified after review

📅 Application Deadline

🗓️ Deadline: July 10, 2025