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SNU Global EDGE Fellowship in South Korea

Seoul National University invites outstanding international students to apply for the Global EDGE Fellowship Program, a prestigious opportunity supporting PhD and combined Master’s/PhD candidates through full tuition coverage and monthly stipends.

Eligibility for the fellowship program is limited to international students newly admitted to a PhD program at Seoul National University for Fall 2024 or those entering the doctorate phase of a Combined Master’s and Doctorate program in September 2024. Applicants must be majoring in a department associated with the Brain Korea 21 Four Project and engaged in related research activities.

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Seoul National University (SNU) is South Korea’s premier public research university, located in the bustling city of Seoul. Established in 1946, SNU is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, innovation-driven research, and leadership in higher education across Asia. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 16 colleges and multiple research institutes.

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Seoul National University (SNU)
  • Department: Any department affiliated with a team/educational group sponsored by the Brain Korea 21 Four Project
  • Course Level: PhD and Combined Master’s and Doctorate Programs
  • Award: Full tuition coverage and monthly stipend of KRW 1,800,000
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: International students only
  • The Award can be taken in: South Korea

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All international countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by a department participating in the Brain Korea 21 Four Project at SNU.
  • Admissible Criteria: To qualify, applicants must:
    • Be newly admitted Ph.D. students at SNU for Fall 2024 or be enrolled in a Combined Master’s and Doctorate program, commencing the doctorate in September 2024.
    • Major in a department affiliated with the Brain Korea 21 Four Project.
    • Be engaged in research supported by the Brain Korea 21 Four Project.
    • Not be receiving other scholarships covering tuition or funded by other Brain Korea 21 Four Research Projects.

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following documents to your designated college’s administration office:

Submission Deadline: Submit all documents to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) via your department by November 15, 2024. Early submission is highly encouraged.

Benefits

  • Duration: Up to 4 semesters, within the normative period for completion
  • Requirements: Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 and continue participation in the BK21 Four Project to retain eligibility.

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