Seoul National University Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Study in South Korea

Seoul National University (SNU) has opened its 2026 Scholarship Program, inviting international students to pursue a Master’s, PhD, or combined Master’s-to-PhD degree — fully funded, from tuition to living expenses.

Scholarship Summary

Why SNU Stands Out

• Regarded as the flagship of higher education in South Korea, often compared to Asia’s top research institutions.
• Strong academic reputation, research output, and international partnerships attract ambitious students worldwide.
• Actively builds a diverse, multicultural academic community by funding international scholars.

What the Scholarship Covers

• The 2026 SNU Scholarship is fully funded — no tuition costs or day-to-day living expenses for successful applicants.
• It isn’t a single award; it’s an umbrella covering several distinct funding tracks, each with different benefits:

Graduate Scholarship for Outstanding International Students (GSFS)

• Full tuition waiver for up to 4 semesters
• Monthly living stipend of ₩500,000 (may vary by major)

Silk-Road Scholarship

• Full tuition waiver for up to 4 semesters
• Monthly stipend of up to ₩600,000
• Round-trip economy airfare, capped at ₩1,000,000
• Free Korean language training at the Language Education Institute

Overseas Koreans Scholarship

• Tuition exemption for up to 4 semesters (subject to conditions)
• Monthly allowance of ₩900,000
• Round-trip economy flights
• 6 months of free language instruction
• Private medical insurance coverage

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Fields of Study Open to Applicants

• Covers nearly every academic college at SNU, including:
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Medical Sciences
  • Arts
• Suitable for both technical PhD candidates and Master’s students in non-technical fields.

Who Can Apply

• Must be an international student — neither the applicant nor either parent holds Korean citizenship.
• For Master’s (or combined Master’s-to-PhD) programs: must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• For PhD programs: must hold a Master’s degree.
• Must provide official proof of English language proficiency.

Required Documents

• Personal Statement and Study Plan
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors
• Official Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript
• Official Master’s degree certificate and transcript (PhD applicants only)
• Copy of applicant’s passport
• Additional official proof of nationality
• Copies of both parents’ passports (or nationality documents)
• Official proof of relationship to parents (e.g., birth certificate)

Deadline and Application Process

• Deadline: July 29, 2026
• Entire process is conducted online via SNU’s scholarship portal
• Steps: create an account → complete the application form → upload all required documents before the deadline