Seoul National University Scholarship 2026 in South Korea | Fully Funded for Spring Intake

Applications are now open for the Seoul National University (SNU) Scholarship 2026 for the Spring intake. Recognized as South Korea’s top university and a global leader in higher education, SNU offers fully funded scholarships for international students applying to undergraduate, master’s, MPhil, PhD, and full-time MBA programs.

The application window is brief, running from July 7 to July 10, 2025, so prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare all necessary documents in advance.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: South Korea
  
• University: Seoul National University (SNU)
  
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, MPhil, PhD
  
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
  
• Intake: Spring 2026
  
• Application Deadline: July 10, 2025

Eligible Colleges & Departments

Undergraduate Programs Include:

• Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
  
• Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing
  
• Education, Agriculture, Business, Fine Arts
  
• Music, Veterinary Medicine, Human Ecology
  
• Liberal Studies & Interdisciplinary Programs
  

Graduate Programs Include:

• Humanities & Social Sciences
  
• Natural Sciences
  
• Engineering
  
• Art
  
• Medicine
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Scholarships Offered at SNU

🔹 Undergraduate Scholarships (Pre-Admission):

1. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP):
   
   • Full tuition
     
   • Monthly stipend
     
   • Airfare
     
   • Korean language training
     
   • Research & thesis support
     
2. Overseas Koreans Scholarship:
   
   • Up to 8 semesters tuition waiver
     
   • 900,000 KRW/month stipend
     
   • Round-trip airfare
     
   • Language training & medical insurance
     

🔹 Undergraduate Scholarships (Post-Admission):

• Glo-Harmony Scholarship
  
• Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship
  
• GKS Support Program for Self-Financed Students
  

🔹 Graduate Scholarships (Pre-Admission):

1. SNU President Fellowship (SPF):
   
   • Full tuition for 6 semesters
     
   • Monthly living expenses: 1.5–2 million KRW
     
   • Round-trip airfare
     
   • Language training & health insurance
     
2. Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS):
   
   • Full tuition for 4 semesters
     
   • 500,000+ KRW monthly stipend (varies by major)
     
3. GKS / KGSP Graduate Scholarship:
   
   • Full tuition and living costs
     
   • Korean language course
     
   • Travel & insurance benefits

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare the following:

• Personal Statement & Study Plan
  
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  
• Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates
  
• Passport Copy (Applicant)
  
• Proof of Nationality (Applicant & Parents)
  
• Proof of Parent-Child Relationship

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the SNU official admissions portal, carefully review the guidelines for international students, and submit the application online during the short application window.

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