Fully Funded GSFS Scholarship 2025 | Seoul National University, Korea

If you're an ambitious international student looking to pursue graduate studies in South Korea, Seoul National University (SNU) provides an excellent opportunity to make your goal a reality. The Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) is a prestigious program that seeks outstanding talent from across the world, and applications for the spring 2025 intake are now available!

What is the GSFS?

The GSFS is a competitive scholarship for outstanding international students who intend to pursue a graduate degree program at SNU. It offers extensive financial support, making it one of Asia's most appealing investment prospects.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship Benefits

Here's what selected students may expect.

• Full Tuition Waiver: Provides 100% tuition coverage for up to four semesters.
• Monthly Stipend: Around KRW 500,000 to cover living expenses (amount may vary based on major and college).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the GSFS, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nationality: You and your parents must not be Korean citizens.
• Educational Background: All schooling (elementary through undergraduate) must have been completed outside of Korea.
• Academic Qualifications:
  • Master's or combined programs require a bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
  • Doctoral programs require a master's degree or its equivalent.
• Program Participation: You must apply to a specific department or college that is participating in the GSFS for spring 2025.
• University Admission: You must also apply for and be accepted into a graduate program at SNU in spring 2025.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 30th April, 2025.

Apply now