Job Description

Seoul National University (SNU) Undergraduate Scholarships

Seoul National University (SNU), one of South Korea’s leading universities, is offering a range of undergraduate scholarships for international students for the 2027 academic year. These scholarships are available before and after admission and provide financial support covering tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, health insurance, and other benefits.

The scholarships are open to international applicants and overseas Korean students pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree in various academic fields.

 Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: South Korea
• Host University: Seoul National University (SNU)
• Degree Level: Bachelor’s (Undergraduate)
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded and Partially Funded
• Eligible Applicants: International Students and Overseas Korean Students
• Fields of Study: Various Academic Disciplines
• Application Fee: No
• Application Deadline: Varies by Scholarship Program

 Available Scholarships

Benefits:

•  Full tuition coverage for up to eight semesters
• Monthly living allowance of KRW 1,133,330
• One round-trip economy airfare
• One year of Korean language training
• Medical insurance
• Settlement and return expenses

Overseas Koreans Scholarship

This scholarship is designed for overseas Korean students pursuing undergraduate studies at SNU.

Benefits:

• Full tuition waiver for up to eight semesters
• Monthly stipend of KRW 900,000
• One round-trip economy airfare
• Korean language training support
• Medical insurance

Glo-Harmony Scholarship

The Glo-Harmony Scholarship supports students from developing countries listed as ODA recipients.

Benefits:

• Full tuition waiver
• Monthly living allowance of KRW 600,000
• Financial support for up to eight semesters

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Self-Financed Students

This scholarship is available for self-funded international students enrolled in their second, third, or fourth year.

Benefits:

• KRW 500,000 per month
• Financial support for approximately 12 months

Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to descendants of foreign veterans who participated in the Korean War.

Benefits:

• Full tuition waiver
• Dormitory fee support
• Monthly living allowance of KRW 500,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of their selected scholarship.

•  International students are eligible to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).
• Overseas Korean students may apply for the Overseas Koreans Scholarship.
• Applicants from developing countries listed on the DAC List of ODA Recipients are eligible for the Glo-Harmony Scholarship.
• Self-financed international students in their second, third, or fourth year with a minimum GPA of 80 out of 100 are eligible for the GKS for Self-Financed Students.
• Descendants of foreign Korean War veterans are eligible for the Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship.

How to Apply

Applicants should follow the application procedures for their selected scholarship. Depending on the scholarship, applications are submitted through the Korean Embassy, the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), or Seoul National University’s Office of International Affairs.

Applicants are encouraged to review the official scholarship guidelines before submitting their application.

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