Scholarships for South Korea
Explore the wide range of scholarships available for studying in South Korea — from government-funded programs to university-specific awards.
Government Scholarships
Major scholarship programs funded by the Korean government.
Covers full tuition, round-trip airfare, monthly stipend (₩900,000–₩1,000,000), settlement allowance, Korean language training, and medical insurance.
Partial scholarship offered through Korean embassies worldwide. Covers tuition up to ₩5,000,000/year and provides monthly living allowance.
Brain Korea 21 program — research-focused scholarships for graduate students at top Korean universities. Covers full tuition + research stipend.
University Scholarships
Scholarships offered directly by Korean universities for international students.
Seoul National University — full tuition coverage for outstanding international students. Requires high GPA and language proficiency.
Full tuition + monthly stipend (₩600,000) + medical insurance. Automatically considered upon admission.
Full or partial tuition coverage for exceptional international students in the Underwood International College program.
Full tuition, accommodation, and stipend for students from developing countries in select engineering and IT programs.