Scholarship
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF)
A prestigious fellowship for faculty members from major universities in developing countries to pursue a Ph.D. degree at Seoul National University.
About this scholarship
SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) is offered by Seoul National University for study in South Korea at phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition exemption plus 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 KRW monthly living expenses., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition exemption plus 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 KRW monthly living expenses.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America.
Eligibility
Must be a faculty member of a major university in a developing country without a Ph.D. degree and a newly admitted Ph.D. student at SNU.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Nationality requirements
Developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Seoul National University
- Study destination
- South Korea
- Award
- Full tuition exemption plus 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 KRW monthly living expenses.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- Developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-23