SKKU Global Leader Scholarship
Admission-based award giving 50% tuition for four years to selected international freshmen at SKKU, with three types: nationality, STEM and global departments.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
South Korea
Funding
50% of tuition for 8 semesters for all three types; Type C also gets dormitory priority with full dormitory fees if assigned. Renewal needs 12 credits, GPA 3.5 or higher and no F grades.
Eligible applicants
International freshmen admitted to SKKU (nationality, STEM or global-department route)
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Overview
SKKU Global Leader 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
50% tuition
Included
Dormitory (Type C)
May be included
50% of tuition for 8 semesters for all three types; Type C also gets dormitory priority with full dormitory fees if assigned. Renewal needs 12 credits, GPA 3.5 or higher and no F grades. 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
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International freshmen admitted to SKKU (nationality, STEM or global-department route).
- International eligibility
- Type A uses a country list not shown on the page.
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
Nominated from admission results with no separate application. Type A is for citizens of OECD DAC aid-recipient countries with three or fewer students at SKKU (visa-free entry countries only). Type B is for outstanding STEM students, with olympiad winners from grades 10-12 possibly preferred. Type C is for top freshmen in Global Business Administration, Global Economics or Global Biomedical Engineering.
Applicant profile
- International freshmen admitted to SKKU (nationality, STEM or global-department route)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Nominated from admission results with no separate application. Type A is for citizens of OECD DAC aid-recipient countries with three or fewer students at SKKU (visa-free entry countries only). Type B is for outstanding STEM students, with olympiad winners from grades 10-12 possibly preferred. Type C is for top freshmen in Global Business Administration, Global Economics or Global Biomedical Engineering.
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
- Principal recommendation letter (Type B, optional for olympiad)
How to apply
- 1
Apply for undergraduate admission to SKKU as an international applicant
- 2
Nominees are chosen from admission results (interview may be held)
- 3
Nominees are notified after the admission announcement
Application timeline
Application cycle
Nominated at admission; the page states no year or deadline.
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.