SK Global Scholarship 2026
The SK Global Scholarship 2026 offers a unique opportunity for international students to pursue a master’s degree at Korea University in Seoul. This fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses, making it an excellent chance to study in a vibrant cultural setting without financial burden. With only 20 scholarships available each year, it is a highly competitive program that aims to attract talented students from around the world.
In addition to financial support, the scholarship provides benefits such as airfare coverage, health insurance, and optional Korean language training. Applicants who have completed their bachelor’s degree in English may also be exempt from IELTS requirements, further simplifying the application process.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the SK Global Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of one of the 32 eligible countries, including 19 European nations and 11 Southeast Asian nations, as well as Pakistan and India.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or be in the final year of their undergraduate studies.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English or Korean through standardized tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR, TOPIK).
- Applicants’ parents must not be South Korean citizens.
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees of 7,392,000 KRW per semester for four semesters.
- Living expenses of 1,500,000 KRW per month for two years.
- Airfare up to 3,000,000 KRW for round-trip tickets.
- Health insurance for two years.
- Entrance fee of 1,142,000 KRW at the start of the first semester.
- Optional Korean language training costs up to 1,000,000 KRW.
