Sogang University Scholarships for International Students
Compare 13 university scholarship programmes and 2 university-linked external programmes in the published database. Requirements and benefits below are tied to the stated degree, policy or application cycle.
Application status as of 2026-10-07 (KST). Source review dates are shown individually. A past deadline does not indicate a new call is open. Admission and scholarship deadlines may differ.
Selected from within the top 1% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.26,29,37–38; printed pp.25,28,36–37; English scholarship table visually inspected
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Later semesters and re-application
100% tuition continues for up to 8 semesters if the previous semester has at least 12 credits and GPA 2.80/4.30 or higher. Second-year transfers: up to 6 semesters; third-year transfers: up to 4.
Selected from within the top 3% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 5% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 10% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 25% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 50% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
At least 12 previous-semester credits; excellent academic performance and scholarship selection. Previous-semester GPA 2.5/4.3 or above.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.26,29,37–38; printed pp.25,28,36–37; English scholarship table visually inspected
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Later semesters and re-application
Each semester award is assessed separately against the recorded GPA, academic or financial-aid criteria. A previous award does not guarantee a later award.
At least 12 previous-semester credits; financial difficulty and growth potential; scholarship selection. Previous-semester GPA 2.0/4.3 or above.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.26,29,37–38; printed pp.25,28,36–37; English scholarship table visually inspected
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Later semesters and re-application
Each semester award is assessed separately against the recorded GPA, academic or financial-aid criteria. A previous award does not guarantee a later award.
Complete at least one semester at Sogang; academic excellence and scholarship selection. Previous-semester GPA 3.0/4.3 or above.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.26,29,37–38; printed pp.25,28,36–37; English scholarship table visually inspected
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Later semesters and re-application
Each semester award is assessed separately against the recorded GPA, academic or financial-aid criteria. A previous award does not guarantee a later award.
Foundation scholarshipUndergraduate;Master;PhD;Integrated
Samsung Global Hope Scholarship
Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation
KRW 4,800,000 per semester from the foundation. University arrangements may supplement this amount.
Students from DAC ODA-recipient countries at partner universities, with financial need, strong academic performance and TOPIK level 2 or higher. University recommendation is required. GKS recipients are excluded.
Apply through the partner university’s recommendation call. Student deadlines and available nomination places differ by university.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Award duration and continued support
Maximum: undergraduate 8 semesters, master’s 4, PhD 6, integrated 8. Continued support is decided through semester academic review; remaining regular semesters and university nomination terms apply.
Seoul Metropolitan Government / Seoul Future Foundation
Full tuition and admission fees; KRW 1,000,000/month living support, health insurance and one economy-class entry flight. Living support depends on time spent in Korea.
STEM master’s applicants at nine designated Seoul universities; applicant and both parents must not hold Korean nationality. Born on or after January 1, 1986; bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2026. Grades: 80/100 or CGPA 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0. Language requirements vary by university; TOPIK provides selection bonus points, not an automatic award.
Fall 2026 recruitment is closed. Online deadline: March 6, 2026, 16:00 KST; original documents had to arrive by March 25. Both submissions were required. No 2027 schedule has been confirmed.
Up to two years, renewed every six months. Maintain full-time study at the selected graduate school and a semester average of at least 80. Other scholarships (except compensation-based awards), changing programme or major, and interruption of study can suspend support.