To all aspiring students interested in pursuing higher education in the Republic of Korea, we are excited to announce a prestigious scholarship program offered by one of Korea’s leading higher education institutions that you should not miss. Korea University (KU) Graduate School has opened applications for its flagship “SK Global Scholarship Program” for the fall 2026 intake and welcomes applications from outstanding students from eligible regions. The scholarships are available to students seeking to apply for a full-time master’s degree in Semiconductors or AI/IT-related fields at the KU Graduate School in Seoul, Korea. The goal of the SK Global Scholarship is to promote academic exchange and foster mutual understanding between Korea and participating countries.
The scholarship provides comprehensive support, including a round-trip ticket, entrance fee, full tuition, living expenses, medical insurance, and more. It is highly competitive, with only 20 scholarships awarded each year to talented students worldwide competing for limited spots. There is no application fee at any stage; applications are submitted online, and incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. Are you interested in the SK Global Scholarship? Find out more about the eligibility, coverage, and application process below.
Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026: Overview
- Host Country: South Korea
- Host Institute: Korea University (KU)
- Degree Level: Masters
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 31st, 2026
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Who can Apply?
The Korea University SK scholarship is accepting applications from students meeting the following criteria:
- Applicants must hold the citizenship of an eligible country
- Korean nationals are not eligible to apply
- Students holding a bachelor’s degree or expected to graduate in relevant fields
- Language profiency is exempted for students who have completed a previous degree in English
List of Eligible Countries:
Europe: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Belarus, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania
South East Asia: Cambodia, Thailand, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam
East Asia: Taiwan, Japan
South Asia: Pakistan, India
Scholarship Coverage
- Round-trip airfare coverage to/from Korea
- Entrance fee of up to 1,142,000 KRW at the beginning of the 1st semester
- Full tuition fees coverage
- Monthly allowance of 1,500,000 KRW /month
- Medical insurance
- Korean Language Course fee
Fields of Study:
The scholarships are available to pursue a master’s degree in the fields of AI/IT and semiconductors:
AI/IT:
Majors:
- AI Applications
- Computer Secutiry
- Software
- Radio Communication Engineering
- Computer Education
- Artificial Intelligence
Semiconductor
Majors
- Integrated Circuits
- Semiconductor and nano systems
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Material Science and Engineering
- Chemical & Biological Engineering
Required Documents
- Complete Online Application form
- Degree Certificate
- Degree Transcript
- Language profiency (if Applicable)
- Statement of Purpose
- CV
- Recommendation letter
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How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the SK Scholarship programme are required to submit an online admission application along with the required documents through the official portal. Once your applications are submitted it will be evaluated by the selection committee of each department. No interviews and exams were conducted.
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To apply and for more details, visit the official link mentioned below:
KOREA UNIVERSITY SK SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLY
