SNU GSFS Program
Full tuition (up to 4 semesters) + KRW 500,000+/month for ~20 newly admitted SNU graduate students from East/Southeast/Central Asia (excluding China and Japan); eligible countries and departments vary each semester.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Full tuition for up to four semesters and a minimum of KRW 500,000 per month in living expenses, varying by major.
Eligible applicants
Graduate students from East/Southeast/Central Asia (not CN/JP), newly admitted to SNU
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Overview
SNU GSFS Program 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.
- Online SNU admission applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition exemption for up to 4 semesters
Included
Living expenses of at least KRW 500,000 per month (varies by major)
Included
Full tuition for up to four semesters and a minimum of KRW 500,000 per month in living expenses, varying by major. 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
Non-Korean applicants from eligible countries who are accepted by SNU and applied to a participating college or school. The eligible countries and colleges change each semester. About 20 recipients are chosen, selected by the colleges from the admission documents.
Applicant profile
- Graduate students from East/Southeast/Central Asia (not CN/JP), newly admitted to SNU
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-Korean applicants from eligible countries who are accepted by SNU and applied to a participating college or school. The eligible countries and colleges change each semester. About 20 recipients are chosen, selected by the colleges from the admission documents.
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 current list of eligible countries and colleges in the OGA scholarship finder
- 2
Tick 'Application for Scholarship' on the online admission application
- 3
The college selects recipients from your admission documents
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications are taken during SNU's international graduate admission period each semester; the page gives no exact dates. The page was last updated in 2023.
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.