SNU President Fellowship Program
Full tuition + living allowance (KRW 1.5M–2M/month) for up to 4 years for university faculty from developing countries pursuing a PhD at Seoul National University; applied during SNU admission period each semester.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Full tuition for up to six semesters, living expenses of KRW 1.5–2 million per month for 3–4 years, one economy round-trip airfare, Korean language training and National Health Insurance reimbursement.
Eligible applicants
Faculty from developing countries (Asia/Africa/South America), no PhD, newly admitted SNU PhD student
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Overview
SNU President Fellowship 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 PhD admission applicationRequired
- Supporting evidence of faculty status sent to OGARequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition exemption for up to 6 semesters
Included
Living expenses KRW 1,500,000–2,000,000 per month for 3–4 years
Included
One economy round-trip airfare
Included
Korean language training (evening classes)
Included
National Health Insurance fee reimbursement
Included
Full tuition for up to six semesters, living expenses of KRW 1.5–2 million per month for 3–4 years, one economy round-trip airfare, Korean language training and National Health Insurance reimbursement. 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
Faculty members at major universities in developing countries (priority: Asia, Africa, South America) who do not yet hold a PhD and are newly admitted to a PhD at SNU. About eight recipients are chosen each semester.
Applicant profile
- Faculty from developing countries (Asia/Africa/South America), no PhD, newly admitted SNU PhD student
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Faculty members at major universities in developing countries (priority: Asia, Africa, South America) who do not yet hold a PhD and are newly admitted to a PhD at SNU. About eight recipients are chosen each semester.
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
Tick 'Application for Scholarship' on the online SNU admission application
- 2
Send supporting evidence to the Office of Global Affairs
- 3
Attend the interview after admission results
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.