Applications are now open for the Seoul National University (SNU) Scholarship 2027, offering international students a fully funded opportunity to pursue graduate studies in South Korea.
The scholarship is available to newly admitted international students and covers full tuition fees, accommodation, airfare, health insurance, and annual living stipends worth up to $15,608.
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Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Korea
- Study Destination: Asia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Scholarship Benefits: Full Tuition | Living Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare | Health Insurance
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Application Deadline: July 9, 2026
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Seoul National University Scholarship Details
The Seoul National University Scholarship offers several funding opportunities for international students, including:
- SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)
- Overseas Koreans Scholarship
Applicants may apply for these scholarship programs either before or during the university admission application period.
Eligibility Requirements
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a non-Korean applicant.
- Be currently enrolled in or have graduated from an institution in an eligible country.
- Apply and gain admission to Seoul National University.
- Apply to a designated college or school participating in the GSFS Program.
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
Applicants must:
- Be a faculty member at a major university in a developing country without a PhD degree.
- Be newly admitted to SNU as a PhD student.
- Priority is given to faculty members from leading universities in developing countries across Asia, Africa, and South America.
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Benefits of the Seoul National University Scholarship
Overseas Koreans Scholarship (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- Full tuition exemption for up to 4 semesters
- Living allowance of 900,000 KRW per month
- One economy-class round-trip airfare
- Korean language training fee waiver for 6 months
- Medical insurance coverage
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
- Korean language training support
- Medical insurance
- Research grants
- Thesis printing support
- Settlement and return allowances
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
- Full tuition waiver for up to 6 semesters
- Monthly stipend of 1,500,000–2,000,000 KRW for 3–4 years
- Economy-class round-trip airfare
- Korean language training support
- National Health Insurance reimbursement
Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Full tuition waiver for up to 4 semesters
- Monthly living allowance starting from 500,000 KRW (varies by department and recipient)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage of Seoul National University.
- Complete the online admission application.
- Apply for the GSFS or SPF scholarship during the admission application process.
- Scholarship selections are conducted by the respective colleges and schools based on submitted admission documents.
- Successful candidates will be notified by their respective colleges.
Application Deadline: July 9, 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking a fully funded Master’s or PhD degree in one of Asia’s leading universities, with comprehensive financial support covering tuition, living expenses, travel, and health insurance.
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