SK Global Scholarship Program at Korea University (Fully Funded)

Applications will open on March 3, 2026, for the SK Global Scholarship Program, a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a master’s degree in AI/IT or Semiconductor fields at Korea University Graduate School in Seoul, South Korea. This program targets students from 34 specific regions across Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia (for Semiconductors only), and South Asia, aiming to foster cutting-edge technological education and international friendships.

The application deadline is March 31, 2026, with no application fee required, as the process is entirely online. Eligible applicants include bachelor’s degree holders (or those expected to graduate by September 2026) who meet citizenship, parental nationality, and language proficiency criteria. Up to 20 students will be selected (10 per track), providing comprehensive support for two years of study. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Degree Level: Master’s degree at Korea University Graduate School.
• Host Country: South Korea (Seoul).
• Eligibility by Nationality: Open to citizens from specified regions only—not available to all nationalities (Check the list Below)
• No Application Fee:
• Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Round-trip Airfare: Up to 3,000,000 KRW reimbursed (maximum 1,500,000 KRW for arrival and 1,500,000 KRW for departure), covering actual travel costs to and from Korea with receipts required.
• Entrance Fee Coverage: 1,142,000 KRW fully paid at the beginning of the first semester.
• Tuition Coverage: 7,392,000 KRW per semester for all 4 semesters, completely funding your graduate program fees.
• Monthly Living Expenses: 1,500,000 KRW disbursed each month for 24 months (2 years), to cover essential daily costs such as food, accommodation, and personal expenses.
• Medical Insurance: Full standard coverage set by Korea University for the entire 2-year duration, ensuring health protection throughout your studies (separate from mandatory national health insurance).
• Optional Korean Language Training: Reimbursement for training fees exceeding 1,000,000 KRW (as set by KU), provided in the month before the first semester if you choose to participate.
• Housing Assistance: Dedicated support from Korea University to help locate and secure suitable accommodation, especially during your first semester.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of one of the eligible regions: Europe (19 countries: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine); Southeast Asia (11 countries: East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines); East Asia (Japan, Taiwan—for Semiconductor track only); South Asia (India, Pakistan). Parents must hold non-South Korean citizenship; changes in citizenship during selection lead to exclusion.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree holder or expected to graduate by September 2026 (certificate of expected graduation required if not yet graduated; contact admissions if later than September).
• Language Proficiency: Submit proof such as TOEFL iBT 71+, IELTS 5.5+, CEFR B2+, New TEPS 326+, or TOPIK Level 3+ (exempt if bachelor’s degree was in English or Korean).

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Programs Available

The program covers majors and labs in two tracks:

• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Software
• Computer Security
• Radio Communications Engineering
• Computer Education
• Artificial Intelligence
• Integrated Circuits
• Semiconductor and Nano System
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nano Materials and Device Lab
• Nanomaterials for Electronics and Optics Lab
• Solar Energy Conversion Lab
• Optoelectronic Materials Lab
• Quantum Material/Semiconductor Thin Films and Devices (Chung Lab)

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How to Apply

1. Access the online application portal at here.
2. Complete the form, uploading scanned documents (no photos; non-English/Korean documents must be translated and notarized).
3. Submit by March 31, 2026—no changes allowed after submission.
4. Ensure a faculty recommender emails the recommendation letter directly to [email protected] by April 15, 2026.

For forms and details, visit https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/scholarship/skscholarships.html.

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