Yeungnam University Scholarship 2027 in South Korea

Applications are now open for the Yeungnam University Scholarship 2027 in South Korea. The Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) is offering Master’s degree programs in Saemaul and International Development, Public Policy and Leadership, and Forest and Environmental Policy. The scholarship covers full tuition for all four semesters and the admission fee, and adds a monthly living allowance of KRW 1,000,000 for the first 12 months.

So it is best described as a tuition funded scholarship with a partial living stipend. International applicants can apply, including government officials, professionals, and recent graduates, from any undergraduate major. There is a non refundable application fee of KRW 100,000 or USD 80, and the deadline is 23 October 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Scholarship name: PSPS General Scholarship, Spring 2027
• University: Yeungnam University (YU)
• Host country: South Korea
• Degree level: Master’s
• Funding type: Full tuition waiver plus a 12 month living allowance
• Open to international students: Yes
• Application fee: Yes, KRW 100,000 or USD 80
• Application deadline: 23 October 2026

What This Scholarship Offers:

• You study for a full Master’s degree without paying tuition, which would otherwise be KRW 4,876,000 per semester for the first three semesters and KRW 3,251,000 for the fourth.
• You save KRW 863,000 at enrollment.
• This allowance runs from March 2027 to February 2028 and helps you pay for housing, food, and daily expenses in your first year.
• You earn an internationally recognized qualification without needing Korean language skills.
• After admission, PSPS sends your Certificate of Admission and Certificate of Scholarship by post so you can apply for a Student Visa (D2).
• You can apply for a place in the Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Center dormitory, a 10 minutes walk from campus.
• You study alongside scholars from dozens of countries, which builds international contacts in policy, development, and environmental fields.

Costs You Still Need to Cover

The scholarship does not cover every expense. Based on the 2026 fee list, which may change for 2027, you should plan for the following:

• Student Council Fee: KRW 30,000 per semester
• University Health Care Service Fee: KRW 30,500 per semester
• Private Health Insurance: KRW 100,000 per year (mandatory for international students)
• National Health Insurance: KRW 80,000 per month (mandatory for international students)
• Living expenses after the first 12 months
• Dormitory fees if you choose to live on campus (double room KRW 250,000 per month, single room KRW 500,000 per month, meals KRW 4,000 to 5,500 per meal, refundable deposit KRW 100,000)

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Eligibility Criteria:

General Requirements

• You hold, or are about to complete, a bachelor’s degree from a regular domestic or international university
• Or you have a qualification recognized by law as equal to or higher than a bachelor’s degree
• You can apply regardless of your undergraduate major
• You are able to attend daytime classes in Korea

Priority for Forest and Environmental Policy

Applicants to this program receive priority if they hold, or expect to hold, a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, agriculture, forestry, environmental engineering, or a related field.

Additional Selection Categories

The selection process also gives consideration to the following:

• Candidates recommended by the head of a local government or a central administrative agency
• Candidates recommended by the head of their relevant institution
• Candidates with official language proficiency test scores above a certain level
• Candidates recommended by the Park Chung Hee Saemaul Graduate School Steering Committee

Academic Standard to Keep Your Scholarship

You must keep a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.5 and avoid receiving an “F” in any course. Otherwise, you will have to pay 30% of the tuition fee for the next semester.

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Programs Available:

• Saemaul and International Development
• Public Policy and Leadership
• Forest and Environmental Policy

Program Schedule:

• Admission: 1 March 2027
• 1st semester: March 2027 to August 2027
• 2nd semester: September 2027 to February 2028
• 3rd semester: March 2028 to August 2028
• 4th semester: September 2028 to February 2029
• Graduation: February 2029

Important Dates:

• Application opens: 28 September 2026
• Application and fee payment deadline: 23 October 2026 (2 PM KST for payment)
• Classes begin: 1 March 2027
• Expected graduation: February 2029

Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +82 53 810 1318
• PSPS website: http://psps.yu.ac.kr
• University website: https://www.yu.ac.kr/english/index.do
• Address: Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk do 38541, Republic of Korea

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How to Apply:

1. Choose your program from the three options above.
2. Prepare your complete application documents. Check the official PSPS website for the full list.
3. Pay the non refundable application fee of KRW 100,000 or USD 80 in your own name. You cover all bank charges.
4. Use these bank details: IM BANK (formerly DAEGU BANK), account number 910 001127213 5, account holder Yeungnam University, Swift code DAEBKR22 (international transfers only).
5. Make the payment between 2 PM, 28 September 2026 and 2 PM, 23 October 2026 (KST).
6. Attach the remittance receipt to your application documents.
7. Email everything to [email protected] before the deadline.

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