Scholarships in South Korea

Explore 3 financial aid opportunities, grants, and scholarships available for international students planning to study in South Korea.

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Fully Funded
Value: Full tuition + 900,000 to 1,000,000 KRW per month + Airfare + Language Course
Deadline: Varies (Usually Feb/March for Grad, Sept/Oct for Undergrad)

A highly prestigious, fully funded scholarship by the Korean Government covering 100% of tuition, airfare, a monthly living stipend, and a year of Korean language training.

KAIST International Student Scholarship

Fully Funded
Value: Full tuition + 350,000 KRW/month stipend + Medical Insurance
Deadline: Various cycles (Early, Regular, Late)

A comprehensive scholarship for all admitted international undergraduate and graduate students at KAIST.

Seoul National University (SNU) Global Scholarship

Fully Funded
Value: Full tuition + 1,200,000 KRW per month living expenses
Deadline: March (for Fall admission) / September (for Spring admission)

A premier university scholarship for outstanding international graduate students offering tuition waivers and monthly stipends.