SNU Global Hope Scholarship
Full or partial tuition (up to 8 semesters) + KRW 600,000/month for SNU students from developing countries on the DAC ODA Recipient list; funded by Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation. Apply in July (fall) or January (spring).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Full or partial tuition for up to eight semesters plus living expenses of KRW 600,000 per month; the package may change with the supporting foundation.
Eligible applicants
International students from DAC ODA Recipient countries at SNU
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Overview
SNU Global Hope Scholarship is offered by Seoul National University / partner donors for Master’s, PhD study in South Korea. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Graduate application form for the scholarshipRequired
- Documents set out in the semester noticeRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full or partial tuition for up to 8 semesters
Included
Living expenses of KRW 600,000 per month
Included
Full or partial tuition for up to eight semesters plus living expenses of KRW 600,000 per month; the package may change with the supporting foundation. 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
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International / developing countries / scheme-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
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
International students from developing countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, either newly admitted to SNU (document screening then an interview by the Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation) or already enrolled (departmental recommendation, then report and interview).
Applicant profile
- International students from DAC ODA Recipient countries at SNU
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- International students from developing countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, either newly admitted to SNU (document screening then an interview by the Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation) or already enrolled (departmental recommendation, then report and interview).
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Check the notice in July (fall) or January (spring)
- 2
Submit the required documents in hard copy to the International Scholarships Officer at OIA in the designated period
- 3
Complete the Samsung Foundation interview if shortlisted
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications open in July for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Seoul National University / partner donors
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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.