SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

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

Who can apply

Newly admitted international graduate students in STEM fields (natural sciences, engineering, medicine, including pharmacy and biomedical science), recommended by an SKKU professor. Recipients keep it with a GPA of 3.8 or higher or an SCI journal article. It cannot be combined with the SKKU Scholarship.

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About this opportunity

SKKU waives up to all of the tuition for newly admitted international graduate students in STEM fields who are recommended by a professor.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Newly admitted international graduate students in STEM fields (natural sciences, engineering, medicine, including pharmacy and biomedical science), recommended by an SKKU professor. Recipients keep it with a GPA of 3.8 or higher or an SCI journal article. It cannot be combined with the SKKU Scholarship.
2. Note the deadline. Check with SKKU (the scholarship page gives no deadline; it follows the graduate admission process) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. 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).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students?

Newly admitted international graduate students in STEM fields (natural sciences, engineering, medicine, including pharmacy and biomedical science), recommended by an SKKU professor. Recipients keep it with a GPA of 3.8 or higher or an SCI journal article. It cannot be combined with the SKKU Scholarship.

What does SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students cover?

Up to 100% of tuition, decided by the department or college evaluation

When is the deadline for SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students?

Check with SKKU (the scholarship page gives no deadline; it follows the graduate admission process) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students?

Host countries: South Korea.

What documents do I need for SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students?

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 SKKU STEM Scholarship for International Graduate Students application?

Medium: SKKU admission application + professor recommendation