SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

• 100% tuition fee
• KRW 1, 500,000 ~ 2,000,000 monthly for 3~4 years
• Economy class round-trip airfare
• Korean language training slot
• Reimbursement of the National Health Insurance fee

SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) Eligibility Criteria

• A faculty member without a Ph.D. degree in a prominent university located in a developing country
• A newly admitted student

Make sure to check out the Seoul National University admissions pages and the SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) pages for more information!

SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Seoul National University and SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF), you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Seoul National University first before applying for SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF). You can visit the official website found in Seoul National University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

There is no separate application needed for SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF). Just apply for admission to Seoul National University, and you'll automatically be considered for this offer if you meet the criteria.

SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Seoul National University . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.

SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) Page

Want to learn more about Seoul National University, SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF), scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) page!

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"This fellowship offers one of the most comprehensive support packages for international scholars. Benefits include full tuition coverage for six semesters, a monthly stipend of KRW 1.5–2 million for three to four years, reimbursement under the National Health Insurance system, Korean language training, round-trip airfare, and childcare support for those with children enrolled in daycare."

Seoul National University President Fellowship (SPF) PhD in Mechanical Engineering

— Jennifer Callanga

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"After being admitted to SNU, I carefully reviewed the eligibility criteria for the SPF scholarship and confirmed that I met the highly specific requirements. I then prepared all the necessary documents with particular emphasis on securing strong recommendation letters from the dean/president of my home university and from the prospective supervisor in my affiliated department at SNU."

Seoul National University President Fellowship (SPF) PhD in Mechanical Engineering

— Jennifer Callanga

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SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) Recipients

Jennifer Callanga

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Philippines

Jennifer Callanga from the Philippines is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University (SNU), specializing in smart materials and wearable systems. She is a recipient of the prestigious Seoul National University President Fellowship (SPF), which provides full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend of KRW 1.5–2 million, health insurance, round-trip airfare, Korean language training, and childcare support for up to four years.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded Seoul National University President Fellowship (SPF).

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