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Scholarships in South Korea

South Korea is home to world-class universities and offers numerous scholarships to international students, making it a popular destination for affordable, high-quality education.
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Why Apply for Scholarships in South Korea through UniGlobal?

  • Personalized scholarship matching with top Korean universities.
  • Full support in applying for the prestigious Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).
  • Guidance on Korean embassy procedures and documentation.
  • Access to university-level funding with high acceptance success rates.
  • Updates on spring and fall intake deadlines across South Korea.

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Types of Scholarships Available in South Korea

Government Scholarships

Fully-funded programs like the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) provide tuition, airfare, and living expenses for international students.

University-Based Scholarships

Offered directly by Korean universities based on academic performance, research, or global talent recruitment.

Industry or Program-Specific Scholarships

Available for students enrolling in STEM, IT, AI, or language-related majors tied to Korea’s national goals.

Top Scholarships for International Students in South Korea

New scholarships are added regularly. Check the Latest Updates.

Scholarship Name Funding Amount Eligibility Institutions
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Full tuition, airfare, monthly stipend, medical insurance Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD students via embassy or university track All GKS-participating universities
KAIST International Student Scholarship Full tuition + living allowance STEM-focused UG/PG students with strong academic records KAIST – Daejeon
Seoul National University (SNU) Scholarship Full or partial tuition + living stipend Meritorious international UG/PG applicants SNU – Seoul
Korea University Scholarships for International Students 30% – 100% tuition waiver Outstanding academic background & English/Korean proficiency Korea University – Seoul
Yonsei University Underwood International College (UIC) Scholarships Up to 100% tuition coverage English-taught UG programs with competitive application Yonsei University – Seoul
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