Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship
Nomination-based award for outstanding newly admitted international freshmen at SKKU: full dues for four years, and a monthly living stipend for the top tier.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Type A: full dues for 8 semesters including the entrance fee, KRW 570,000 per month for living expenses, dormitory priority with full dormitory fees if assigned, and 1:1 mentoring. Type B: full dues for 8 semesters including the entrance fee.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding international freshmen admitted to SKKU
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Overview
Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship is offered by Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) for Undergraduate study in South Korea. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition and entrance fee
Included
Living stipend (Type A, KRW 570,000/month)
May be included
Dormitory (Type A)
May be included
Type A: full dues for 8 semesters including the entrance fee, KRW 570,000 per month for living expenses, dormitory priority with full dormitory fees if assigned, and 1:1 mentoring. Type B: full dues for 8 semesters including the entrance fee. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Outstanding international freshmen admitted to SKKU.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- South Korea
Official eligibility summary
Awarded by nomination among remarkable freshmen based on admission evaluation results; there is no separate application and an interview may be held. Nominees are notified individually after the second qualification announcement.
Applicant profile
- Outstanding international freshmen admitted to SKKU
Study route
- Undergraduate study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Awarded by nomination among remarkable freshmen based on admission evaluation results; there is no separate application and an interview may be held. Nominees are notified individually after the second qualification announcement.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission application documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply for undergraduate admission to SKKU as an international applicant
- 2
Nominees are chosen from admission results; no separate scholarship application
- 3
Nominees are notified after the second qualification announcement
Application timeline
Application cycle
Nominated at admission; the page gives no year or deadline. Renewal each semester needs 12 credits and a GPA of 3.7 or higher (3.5 in the first two semesters) with no F grades.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.