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Daesang Asia Scholarships in South Korea

Seoul National University (SNU) Graduate School, in partnership with the Daesang Foundation are inviting applicants to apply for the Daesang Asia Scholarships.

Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (depending on the program) from a recognized institution, demonstrate strong academic performance, and meet the university’s language proficiency requirements.

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Seoul National University (SNU) is South Korea’s leading public research university and one of Asia’s most prestigious institutions. Founded in 1946, SNU is renowned for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and strong global partnerships across disciplines. With a vibrant international campus in Seoul, the university plays a key role in innovation, policy, and societal development.

Application Deadline: December 26th, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Seoul National University (SNU), supported by Daesang Foundation
  • Department: Graduate School
  • Course Level: Master’s, PhD, or Combined Master’s-PhD
  • Award: Up to 20,000,000 KRW per year (tuition + living stipend) + 500,000 KRW settlement aid
  • Access Mode: Online (via affiliated college submission to SNU OIA)
  • Number of Awards: 4
  • Nationality: Indonesian or Vietnamese
  • The award can be taken in: South Korea

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Indonesia, Vietnam
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the Seoul National University Graduate School (Liberal Arts/Social Sciences or Natural Sciences/Engineering).
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

  • Newly admitted to SNU Graduate School for Spring 2026.

  • Enrolled in a Master’s (max 2 years), PhD (max 2 years), or combined Master’s-PhD program (max 3 years).

  • Submit required documents including Application Form, Self Description, Statement of Purpose, consent forms, academic transcripts/degree certificates from Indonesian universities, and optional TOPIK level 3+ transcript (for bonus points).

How to Apply

Submit all required documents by December 26, 2025 (Friday), via your affiliated college as an official document to SNU Office of International Affairs (OIA). Early submission is recommended. Additional evidential documents may be required to support application statements. Forms available from Daesang Foundation/SNU guidelines.

Benefits

  • Liberal Arts/Social Sciences: 19,000,000 KRW/year (tuition up to 7,000,000 KRW + 12,000,000 KRW living stipend).

  • Natural Sciences/Engineering: 20,000,000 KRW/year (tuition up to 8,000,000 KRW + 12,000,000 KRW living stipend).

  • One-time 500,000 KRW settlement aid for first arrival in Korea.

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