SNU Daesang Asia Scholarship
KRW 19–20M/year (tuition + KRW 1M/month living) for Vietnamese graduate students admitted to Seoul National University; 4 recipients per cycle. Funded by Daesang Foundation.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Per year: KRW 19,000,000 (liberal arts and social sciences: 7,000,000 tuition plus 12,000,000 living allowance) or KRW 20,000,000 (natural sciences and engineering: 8,000,000 tuition plus 12,000,000 living). First-time visitors to Korea also get KRW 500,000 towards airfare. Up to 2 years for a master's, 3 for a combined or doctoral programme.
Eligible applicants
Vietnamese nationality, graduate students admitted to SNU
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Overview
SNU Daesang Asia 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.
- Application form (Form 1)Required
- Self description (Form 2)Required
- Statement of purpose (Form 3)Required
- Consent form for processing personal information (Form 4)Required
What this scholarship covers
Tuition support (KRW 7–8 million per year)
Included
Living allowance of KRW 12 million per year
Included
KRW 500,000 airfare (first-time visitors to Korea)
May be included
Per year: KRW 19,000,000 (liberal arts and social sciences: 7,000,000 tuition plus 12,000,000 living allowance) or KRW 20,000,000 (natural sciences and engineering: 8,000,000 tuition plus 12,000,000 living). First-time visitors to Korea also get KRW 500,000 towards airfare. Up to 2 years for a master's, 3 for a combined or doctoral programme. 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
See official criteria
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 citizens of Vietnamese nationals.
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
Vietnamese nationals admitted to an SNU graduate programme. Two awards are given for liberal arts and social sciences and two for natural sciences and engineering; the OIA and the Daesang Foundation screen the documents and make the final selection.
Applicant profile
- Vietnamese nationality, graduate students admitted to SNU
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Vietnamese nationals admitted to an SNU graduate programme. Two awards are given for liberal arts and social sciences and two for natural sciences and engineering; the OIA and the Daesang Foundation screen the documents and make the final selection.
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
Apply for SNU graduate admission
- 2
Submit the scholarship forms to the Office of International Affairs during admissions
- 3
OIA and the Daesang Foundation screen the documents and select recipients
Application timeline
Application cycle
The application period is announced on the notice board each semester; no dates are 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.