Ewha Womans University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most EWHA scholarships are tied to being admitted into a degree program (undergraduate/graduate) and maintaining enrollment, rather than being “online-course-only” scholarships. For example, EWHA’s admissions guide lists scholarships for incoming international students (such as EGPP and ISS) as part of the special admissions process for international applicants. In recipient stories, scholarships also read like on-campus enrollment packages: Nunnalin describes EGPP benefits and even notes that for extra terms you “must pay in advance and get a full refund after you finish a course,” which suggests the scholarship is managed around semester enrollment rather than standalone online classes.

Both exist, but it depends heavily on the college/department. EWHA notes that all major courses in the Division of International Studies (International Studies, Global Korean Studies) are conducted in English, while in many other majors the share of English-taught courses varies and there may be more courses in Korean. Recipient experiences match this range: Souhaila says, “All classes at Ewha Womans University GSIS are conducted entirely in English,” while Nunnalin answers her program is taught “in Korean.” Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen also describes a mixed environment: “Classes were available in both Korean and English,” and adds that her field’s course materials were in English.

For EWHA’s internal scholarships (like EGPP/ISS in the international admissions guide), age limits are not typically presented as the headline eligibility requirement; the focus is more on applicant type (international admissions), academic strength, and scholarship-specific criteria (e.g., developing-country eligibility for EGPP). However, many applicants combine EWHA scholarships with external funding that does have age rules. For example, the Korean government’s Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) lists age criteria (e.g., “Under 25 years old” for undergraduate and “Under 40 years old” for graduate, depending on the program). In the recipient stories, Shreya Koirala explicitly shares, “I am 22 years old,” while pursuing GKS-linked study pathways.

Scholarships at EWHA are available across a wide range of subjects because they’re usually attached to admission (and sometimes to field-based criteria). EWHA offers majors across humanities and social sciences, STEM, business, engineering, and health fields. In the scholarships section of the international admissions guide, you’ll also see scholarships that are field-linked. Recipient stories show that funding spans many areas: Nunnalin (Computer Science & Engineering), Souhaila (International Business), Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen (Life Sciences), Zainab Ummu Hasanah (Social Welfare), and Gita Poudel (English Language & Literature).

Many EWHA scholarships in the international admissions guide are designed for international applicants (non-Korean applicants applying through the special admissions process for international students). Some scholarships are open broadly to international applicants, while others are nationality- or country-group targeted: EGPP is described as for applicants from developing countries (with reference to OECD DAC guidance), and external scholarships like GKS require the applicant and both parents to hold non-Korean citizenship. Recipient stories reflect this international spread: Nunnalin (Thailand), Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen (Vietnam), Zainab Ummu Hasanah (Indonesia), Shreya Koirala (Nepal), and Souhaila (Morocco).

It depends on your major. In EWHA’s international admissions guide, language documents can be optional in some cases, but there are key exceptions (for example, English test scores are mandatory for applicants to the Division of International Studies, while optional for other majors).

Scholarships can also be directly tied to language proofs: the guide lists TOPIK-based scholarship categories (TOPIK 4/5/6) and also scholarships that require a TOPIK score at application time. Recipient examples show different paths: Nunnalin says, “I took the TOPIK… and achieved Level 5,” while Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen mentions preparing “for the TOEFL score of 88” and later reflects that once you meet the minimum, what matters is how you present your story. Zainab Ummu Hasanah also says, “Yes, I did take IELTS,” and prepared with online videos and practice samples.

EWHA generally uses a holistic/comprehensive evaluation in international admissions (academic capability, language proficiency, preparedness in the major, motivation, and other qualities in submitted materials), rather than publishing one universal “minimum GPA for acceptance.” That said, some scholarships and external programs do publish thresholds. For example, the international admissions guide includes scholarships with explicit cumulative GPA requirements (e.g., some Ewha-alumni-linked awards list GPA requirements out of 4.3), and external scholarships like GKS list an academic performance threshold (e.g., 80%+). In stories, successful recipients often show strong academics: Zainab Ummu Hasanah lists a GPA of 3.62/4.00, and Shreya Koirala lists “CGPA (3.68)” alongside IELTS 7.5.

A strong background usually means (1) solid grades in your most recent program, (2) clear fit with the major, and (3) evidence you can thrive at EWHA (research/portfolio/leadership, depending on level). Recipient stories give concrete examples: Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen attributes strength to “a strong research background,” noting “four publications,” and emphasizes recommendation letters and a well-crafted personal statement. Nunnalin also frames her background around initiative and growth, exploring activities and building language skills, rather than only prestige, saying what mattered was constantly seeking new opportunities. Zainab Ummu Hasanah even highlights differentiation through language effort, sharing that she wrote parts of her scholarship materials in Korean and had them checked for grammar.

Document requirements depend on level (undergraduate vs graduate), but EWHA’s international admissions guide commonly includes: an online application form (with photo upload), a personal statement (undergraduate) or study plan (graduate), and academic records (graduation/degree certificate and official transcript).

For graduate applicants, recommendation letters are “not mandatory but encouraged” and are submitted through the designated recommendation website. If you apply for EWHA scholarships, you also submit a scholarship application form.

The guide also explains translation rules (documents not in Korean/English need certified notarized translations) and that originals/hard copies are required after preliminary admission. Recipient stories echo this paperwork reality: Zainab Ummu Hasanah says, “I… apostilled all documents needed,” and mentions translating and legalizing documents; Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen likewise mentions “gathering recommendation letters, and official documents” alongside test prep.

EWHA offers undergraduate and graduate programs across many colleges and graduate schools. At the undergraduate level, examples include Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Science & Industry Convergence, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Artificial Intelligence, among others. At the graduate level, EWHA has the Graduate School (with tracks including humanities/social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, arts, medicine, and interdisciplinary programs) and professional/special graduate schools (e.g., Graduate School of International Studies, Business, Law, Social Welfare, Education, Design).

Recipient pathways give a feel for this range: Souhaila studied International Business, Nunnalin studied Computer Science & Engineering, Thai Quynh Anh Nguyen completed a PhD in Life Sciences, and Gita Poudel pursued English Language & Literature.

• Humanities & Social Sciences: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Education, Social Welfare, Theology, Policy Science
• STEM: Natural Sciences, Engineering, AI, Science & Industry Convergence, Life Sciences
• Business: Business Administration, Graduate School of International Studies, Graduate School of Business
• Arts: Music, Art & Design, Performing Arts

Yes. EWHA’s international admissions guide lists an application fee of 150,000 KRW (150 USD) and notes that it is generally non-refundable after submission.