ScholarshipPhDAsiaFully funded

Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF)

Seoul National University

What it coversFull tuition exemption for up to 6 semesters; living expenses of 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 KRW a month for 3 to 4 years; economy round-trip airfare; Korean language training; national health insurance reimbursement

DeadlineEach admission period (apply during SNU graduate admissions each semester by ticking "Application for Scholarship" on the online admission application)

Host countrySouth Korea

SubjectsNo field restriction listed

Application effortHigh: SNU admission application + scholarship documents + interview

Best suited toUniversity lecturers from developing countries who want to earn a PhD at SNU

Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

A faculty member of a major university in a developing country who does not yet hold a PhD, newly admitted to an SNU PhD programme. Selection includes an interview.

Watch: how to apply

Video guide coming soon

We are preparing a step-by-step video for this scholarship. Meanwhile, find application tutorials on YouTube or ask us to make this one next.

Search YouTube guides Request this video

About this opportunity

SNU funds PhD study for university faculty from developing countries who do not yet hold a doctorate, with tuition, a monthly living allowance and airfare.

Documents to prepare

0 of 9 ready

Passport or national IDAcademic transcripts and degree certificatesCVStatement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested)Reference or recommendation letters (if requested)Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested)Admission or offer letter for your chosen programmeEnglish-language test result or other language proof (if required)Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there)

How to apply, step by step

Check that you are eligible. A faculty member of a major university in a developing country who does not yet hold a PhD, newly admitted to an SNU PhD programme. Selection includes an interview.
Note the deadline. Each admission period (apply during SNU graduate admissions each semester by ticking "Application for Scholarship" on the online admission application) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

Free materials

Templates, checklists and guides to help you apply.

Browse all free materials →

Tips from our advisors

Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
"Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF)?

A faculty member of a major university in a developing country who does not yet hold a PhD, newly admitted to an SNU PhD programme. Selection includes an interview.

What does Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF) cover?

Full tuition exemption for up to 6 semesters; living expenses of 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 KRW a month for 3 to 4 years; economy round-trip airfare; Korean language training; national health insurance reimbursement

When is the deadline for Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF)?

Each admission period (apply during SNU graduate admissions each semester by ticking "Application for Scholarship" on the online admission application) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF)?

Host countries: South Korea.

What documents do I need for Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Seoul National University President Fellowship Program (SPF) application?

High: SNU admission application + scholarship documents + interview

Go to the official application page