Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students at science high schools, technical high schools, and undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs at universities in Korea, as well as to international students enrolled in graduate programs at Korean universities demonstrating strong potential and capability to contribute to national development.

Total Scholarship Amount KRW 17.58billion (as of 2025)

Amount of scholarship (Unit:10,000 won)
Number of students (Unit:people)
Mid&High
Univ
Amount
(Unit:10,000 won)
※cutting in units of 1,000 won
470people
86people
1975~1979
6,566
102people
45people
1980~1984
3,645
14people
35people
1985~1989
2,800
20people
34people
1990~1994
4,335
67people
44people
1995~1999
15,139
139people
69people
2000~2004
38,827
149people
170people
2005~2009
102,170
122people
254people
2010~2014
188,330
145people
395people
2015~2019
299,795
316people
583people
2020~2024
684,900
158people
342people
2025~
411,500

Application Process

  • 01
    Scholarship announcement

    Post a notice

  • 02
    Submission of recommendations

    Submission by school

  • 03
    Document review

    Screening progress

  • 04
    Scholarship disbursement

    Payment to selected candidates

  • 05
    Awarding ceremony

    Award ceremony in progress

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships

Category Eligibility Award Period Award Conditions Selection Period
Undergraduate Students Eligibility :Second-year students in the relevant academic year Award Period :3 years (6 semesters) Award Conditions :Recommended by the university based on meeting or exceeding the minimum GPA requirement from the previous academic year Selection Period :January to February
International Graduate Students Eligibility :Newly admitted students in the relevant academic year Award Period :2 years (4 semesters): Master’s 5 years (10 semesters): Master’s and Doctoral Award Conditions :Recommended by the Department Head Selection Period :March and July
Integrated Master’s and Doctoral Programs Eligibility :Newly admitted students in the relevant academic year Award Period :5 years (10 semesters) Award Conditions :Recommended by the Department Head Selection Period :March
High Schools (Science Schools, Technical High Schools) Eligibility :Newly admitted students in the relevant academic year Award Period :3 years (6 semesters) Award Conditions :Recommended by the school based on meeting or exceeding the minimum academic grade from the previous academic year Selection Period :July to September