Apply for the Seoul National University Scholarship for an opportunity to study in South Korea on a fully funded opportunity.
The scholarship is offered to new graduate students applying to the university to cater for their full tuition fees and to also provide up to a living stipends of $15,608 stipend per year.
In this post, the details of the scholarship opportunity is provided in full detail. We will also discuss the eligibility criteria, benefits, and the application procedure for interested candidates.
Seoul National University Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Korea
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $15,608 Stipends/Yr | Accommodation | Flight Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 9, 2026
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Seoul National University Scholarship Details:
The Seoul National University Scholarships offer several types of scholarship opportunity to candidates seeking to study at the institution;
- SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) (Now GKS)
- Overseas Koreans Scholarship
Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period.
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Eligibility Requirements for Seoul University Graduate Scholarship 2027
To be considered for the Seoul University Graduate Scholarship, you must mee the criteria below:
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Be a non-Korean applicant
- Be currently enrolled or graduated from eligible countries,
- Apply and be accepted into SNU
- Apply for the designated college/school* participating in the GSFS Program
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Be a faculty member of a major university in a developing country WITHOUT a Ph.D. degree
- Be a newly admitted student to SNU as Ph.D. student (priority given to faculty members from major universities in developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America etc.)
Benefits of Seoul National University Scholarship 2027
The Seoul National University Scholarship 2026 offers the following benefits;
- Overseas Koreans Scholarship (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- Full tuition exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters (when conditions are met)
- Living expenses: 900,000 KRW per month, 4 semesters (maximum)
- Airfare for one economy round-trip
- Korean language training fee: fee exemption at the Language Education Institute for 6 months
- Medical insurance subscription (private company)
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS) – (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- Full tuition Fee
- Living Expenses
- Airfare
- Korean language training Fee
- Medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing fees, settlement, and return expenses.
- SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Tuition fee: full tuition exemption for a maximum of 6 semesters
- Living expenses: 1, 500,000 KRW ~ 2,000,000 KRW per month for 3~4 years
- A round-trip airfare (economy class based on the GTS system)
- Korean language training (only evening class during regular semesters)
- National Health Insurance fee reimbursement
- Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Tuition fee: full tuition exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters
- Living expenses: minimum of 500,000 KRW per month (different according to recipients’ majors).
- Read more about SNU Graduate scholarships here.
How to Apply for Seoul National University Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the Seoul National University Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the SNU’s scholarship webpage.
- Applications for GSFS and SPF scholarships are made at the same time as othe nline application for admission every semester.
- Selection made by respective Colleges/Schools based on the admission documents.
- Selected applicants will be notified of their respective colleges’ decisions.
Deadline: July 9, 2026
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