Samsung Dream Scholarship in South Korea for BS, MS and PhD

Applications are now open for the Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation Global Hope Scholarship for the Spring 2026 semester (March intake) at various partner universities in South Korea. This scholarship supports outstanding international students from developing countries pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in any field offered by the partner universities.

It is a partially funded scholarship providing substantial financial support: KRW 4,800,000 (approximately USD 3,500–3,800 depending on exchange rates) per semester to help cover tuition and living expenses. There is no application fee mentioned for this program. Eligible applicants are citizens of countries on the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients (developing countries), who face financial difficulties, demonstrate academic excellence, hold at least TOPIK Level 2 (Korean language proficiency), and are committed to volunteer work and foundation activities. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral, or Combined Master’s + Doctoral programs.
• Host Country: South Korea.
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Application Fee: None.
• Fields of Study: Any field available at the partner universities
• Application Deadline: Varies by partner university

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Cash Support: KRW 4,800,000 per semester (approx. USD 3,500–3,800, depending on exchange rates) paid directly to help cover tuition and living expenses.
• Purpose of Funds: Reduces financial burden for tuition fees, accommodation, food, transportation, and daily living costs in South Korea.
• Duration of Payments:
  • Undergraduate: Up to 8 semesters maximum.
  • Master’s: Up to 4 semesters maximum.
  • Doctoral: Up to 6 semesters maximum.
  • Combined Master’s + Doctoral: Up to 8 semesters maximum.
• Note on Variations: At some partner universities (e.g., Hanyang for undergrad), additional full tuition coverage may apply from the university side, but the foundation provides only the KRW 4,800,000 academic support grant.

Also Check: KNB Scholarship for BS, MS and PhD (Fully Funded)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Citizen of a country included in the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients.
• Financial Need: Experiencing genuine financial difficulties in affording studies.
• Academic Excellence: Proven outstanding academic performance.
• Language Proficiency: At least TOPIK Level 2.
• Commitment: Willing to actively participate in volunteer activities, social contributions, and events/activities organized by the Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation.

Also Check: University of Luxembourg Scholarships for BS, MS and PhD (Fully Funded)

Partner Universities:

You must study at one of these:

• Chung-Ang University
• Chungnam National University
• Dongguk University
• Ewha Womans University
• Handong Global University
• Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
• Hanyang University
• Inha University
• Korea University
• Kyungpook National University
• Kyung Hee University
• Pusan National University
• Seoul National University
• Sogang University
• Sungkyunkwan University
• Yonsei University

Also Check: King’s College London Scholarships for BS, MS and PhD (Fully Funded)

Duration of Support:

• Undergraduate: Up to 8 semesters maximum.
• Master’s: Up to 4 semesters maximum.
• Doctoral: Up to 6 semesters maximum.
• Combined Master’s + Doctoral: Up to 8 semesters maximum. (No support for extra semesters beyond these limits.)

Also Check: Melbourne University, Australia Scholarships for BS, MS and PhD (Fully Funded)

How to Apply:

Also Check: Australia Awards Scholarships for BS, MS and PhD (Fully Funded)