Scholarship Opportunities at SNU: Seoul National University: Seoul National University (SNU) offers various scholarship programs for international graduate applicants. These scholarships are designed to support students from different backgrounds, focusing on those from developing countries, excellent foreign students, overseas Koreans, and international students in general. Applications can be made during the admission period for international students every semester.

  • SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
    • 🎓 Eligibility: Faculty members from developing countries without a Ph.D., newly admitted as Ph.D. students at SNU.
    • 🌍 Recipients: About 8 per semester.
    • 💵 Details: Full tuition waiver for up to 6 semesters, living stipend, airfare, Korean language training, health insurance.
    • 📅 Application Period: During international student admission periods every semester.
    • 📝 Selection: Includes application with admission to SNU, submission of documents, interview, and final decision.
    • 📞 Contact: SNU Office of International Affairs.
  • Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
    • 🎓 Eligibility: Non-Korean applicants accepted into designated colleges participating in GSFS.
    • 🌍 Recipients: Approximately 20.
    • 💵 Details: Full tuition waiver for up to 4 semesters, living stipend.
    • 📅 Application Period: During international student admission periods every semester.
    • 📝 Selection: Based on admission documents by respective colleges/schools.
    • 📞 Contact: SNU Office of International Affairs.
  • Overseas Koreans Scholarship
    • 🎓 Eligibility: Overseas Korean students pursuing graduate degrees at SNU.
    • 💵 Subsidies: Full tuition waiver, living stipend, airfare, language training, medical insurance.
    • 📅 Application Period: February or March annually.
    • 📝 Selection: Initial screening by Korean embassies, final selection by Overseas Koreans Foundation.
    • 📞 Contact: SNU Office of International Affairs, Overseas Koreans Foundation.
  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)
    • 🎓 Eligibility: International students applying for SNU’s graduate programs.
    • 🌍 Recipients: Approximately 40-60 annually.
    • 💵 Subsidies: Tuition waiver, monthly living allowance, airfare, Korean language training, research fund, insurance.
    • 📅 Application Period: February annually.
    • 📝 Selection: University or embassy recommendation with final selection by National Institute for International Education.

Summary Table:

Scholarship ProgramEligibilityNumber of RecipientsBenefitsApplication PeriodContact
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)Faculty member of a major university in a developing country, newly admitted as a Ph.D. studentApproximately 8 per semesterFull tuition for up to 6 semesters, living expenses, round-trip airfare, Korean language training, health insuranceDuring admission period for international students every semester82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)Non-Korean applicants from eligible countries, applied and accepted into SNUApproximately 20Full tuition for up to 4 semesters, living expensesDuring admission period for international students every semester82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr
Overseas Koreans ScholarshipOverseas Koreans pursuing graduate degrees at SNUNot specifiedFull tuition for up to 4 semesters, living expenses, round-trip airfare, Korean language training, medical insuranceFebruary or March (Once per year)82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr, 82-64-786-0274, scholarship@okf.or.kr
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)International students applying for SNU’s graduate programsApproximately 40-60 per yearFull tuition for up to 6 semesters, monthly allowance, round-trip airfare, Korean language training, medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing fees, settlement and returning expensesFebruary82-2-880-6971, snuadmit2@snu.ac.kr

Study Area:
All graduate programs offered at Seoul National University.

Scholarship Description:
Seoul National University provides multiple scholarship opportunities aimed at supporting international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships cover a range of benefits including full tuition, living expenses, airfare, language training, and medical insurance.

Eligibility:

  • SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF): Must be a faculty member of a major university in a developing country without a Ph.D. degree and a newly admitted Ph.D. student at SNU.
  • Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS): Non-Korean applicants from eligible countries, applied and accepted into SNU.
  • Overseas Koreans Scholarship: Overseas Koreans who wish to earn graduate degrees at SNU.
  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS): International students applying for SNU’s graduate programs.

Required Documents:

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of eligibility (e.g., employment verification for SPF)
  • Admission documents
  • Recommendation letters (if applicable)
  • Proof of nationality
  • Language proficiency test scores (if required)

How to Apply:

  1. SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF): Apply online during the SNU admission period, check the ‘Application for Scholarship’ box, and submit the required documents to the Office of International Affairs.
  2. Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS): Apply online during the SNU admission period, check the ‘Application for Scholarship’ box, and the selection is made by respective Colleges/Schools.
  3. Overseas Koreans Scholarship: Submit applications to Korean embassies in your country, which will conduct the first selection, followed by the Overseas Koreans Foundation.
  4. Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS): Apply through either the University Recommendation Program by submitting to SNU’s Office of Admission or the Embassy Recommendation Program by submitting to Korean Embassies.

Last Date:

  • SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) & Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS): During admission period for international students every semester.
  • Overseas Koreans Scholarship: February or March (Once per year).
  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS): February.

For further details and the latest updates, please visit the respective scholarship pages or contact the provided email addresses and phone numbers.