7 Scholarships AvailableSeoul, South Korea

Yonsei University
Scholarships & Awards

Full tuition for 4 years fee waiver available

Best Coverage

Full tuition for 4 years

Total Awards

7 scholarships

Eligible Levels

Degree, Masters, PhD

Types

Merit, Need, Government

Available Scholarships at Yonsei University

7 scholarships found — click any card for details

Merit

Admissions Scholarship

Fee Waiver

Full tuition for 4 years

Degree

Eligibility Requirements

Newly-admitted international students to UIC, selected based on academic credentials.

Scholarship for newly-admitted international students to UIC. Recipients are selected based on their academic credentials.

Deadline: No application required (automatic consideration).High confidence
Merit

GLD Freshman Scholarship (Outstanding Freshman Scholarship)

Fee Waiver

Full or half tuition

Degree

Eligibility Requirements

Outstanding international students selected based on high school academic performance.

Scholarship for outstanding international freshmen, selected based on high school academic performance.

Deadline: No application process.High confidence
Merit

GLD Merit-Based Scholarship

Fee Waiver

Determined based on the evaluation results.

Degree

Eligibility Requirements

Completed 12 credits in the previous semester, ranking within the top 15-20% in their respective groups.

Scholarship for those with outstanding academic performance in the previous semester.

Deadline: No application process.High confidence
Merit

Merit-based Scholarship

Fee Waiver

Full, half, or one-third of the tuition per semester

Degree

Eligibility Requirements

Currently-enrolled UIC students.

All UIC students are automatically considered as scholarship candidates. Each semester's scholarship standard may vary.

Deadline: No application required (automatic consideration).High confidence
Need

GLD Need-Based Scholarship (for Foreign Students)

Fee Waiver

Determined based on the evaluation results.

Degree

Eligibility Requirements

International students who are recognized as facing financial difficulties after reviewing their financial documents and an interview with their academic advisor. Completed at least 12 credits and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the previous semester. TOPIK proficiency required.

Scholarship provided to international students who are recognized as facing financial difficulties.

Deadline: May to June /November to DecemberHigh confidence
Need

Need-based Scholarship

Fee Waiver

Full, half, or one-third of the tuition per semester

Degree

Eligibility Requirements

Currently-enrolled UIC students in need of financial aid.

Freedom scholarship will be announced at the end of each semester for UIC students in need of financial aid.

Deadline: End of each semester.High confidence
Government

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Graduate Program

Fee Waiver

Full tuition, monthly living stipend, medical insurance, and airfare.

MastersPhD

Eligibility Requirements

Refer to NIIED GKS Application Guidelines.

Korean Government Scholarship Program for international students pursuing graduate degrees in Korea.

Deadline: March 20, 2026High confidence

Important Notes

Check Deadlines

Scholarship deadlines vary by intake. Apply early for the best chance.

Documents Required

Have your academic transcripts and supporting documents ready when applying.

Subject to Change

Scholarship terms are set by the university and may change. Verify with the university directly.

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