SNU Global Scholarship
Tuition + KRW 1,200,000/month living allowance for ~60 international graduate students per semester at Seoul National University; renewable up to 4 semesters with GPA 3.0+. Apply in June or December.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
One semester of tuition, a living allowance of KRW 1,200,000 per month and, for new students only, economy airfare. Renewable for up to four semesters with a term and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; amounts may vary by circumstance.
Eligible applicants
International graduate students at SNU
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Overview
SNU Global 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.
- SNU graduate admission applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition for one semester
Included
Living allowance of KRW 1,200,000 per month
Included
Economy airfare (new students only)
May be included
Optional Korean language training
Included
Renewal for up to four semesters (GPA 3.0 needed)
May be included
One semester of tuition, a living allowance of KRW 1,200,000 per month and, for new students only, economy airfare. Renewable for up to four semesters with a term and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; amounts may vary by circumstance. 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 enrolled in SNU graduate programmes. Applicants for GS I with more than a year of public-sector work experience before the admission result may qualify for the Public Sector Scholarship. An optional video of up to five minutes on achievements, study plans and goals earns extra points.
Applicant profile
- International graduate students at SNU
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- International students enrolled in SNU graduate programmes. Applicants for GS I with more than a year of public-sector work experience before the admission result may qualify for the Public Sector Scholarship. An optional video of up to five minutes on achievements, study plans and goals earns extra points.
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
- Official proof of public-sector employment (Public Sector Scholarship only)
- Optional video of up to 5 minutes for extra points
How to apply
- 1
Apply to an SNU graduate programme in the June or December admission period
- 2
Tick the scholarship option and submit any optional video and public-sector employment document
- 3
Wait for the admission and scholarship decision
Application timeline
Application cycle
Application periods are in June and December, tied to admission; exact dates are not on the page.
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.