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Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025

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Eligibility

Students pursuing master’s degree in science and engineering

Region

Abroad

Award

Full tuition coverage and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025 is an opportunity provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) of the Republic of Korea. This scholarship aims to develop future industry leaders by providing financial support to outstanding students pursuing master’s degree programs in Korea. Selected candidates will receive full tuition coverage and other benefits.

Source: Government of Korea

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be a citizen of India
  • be born after 1985
  • be a graduate or expect to graduate from a bachelor's program in science and engineering at one of the top 100 Indian universities according to the latest NIRF rankings
  • have scored a minimum of 80% or be in the top 20% of the class
  • have scored a minimum CGPA of 2.64 out of 4/2.80 out of 4.3/2.91 out of 4.5/3.23 out of 5 (according to the GKS criteria)
Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:-

  • KRW 10,00,000 per month for living expenses (approximately ₹59,886)
  • Full tuition coverage (50% by SMG, 50% by the University)
  • One-time economy class flight ticket to Korea
  • Actual cost of health insurance premiums for the previous month
  • Assistance with employment or entrepreneurial activities in Korea after completion
Documents
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Study plan
  • Applicant agreement
  • Letter of Recommendation from a current university professor
  • Academic transcripts (apostilled)
  • Graduation certificate (apostilled)
  • Proof of Nationality (apostilled)
  • Apostille confirmation
  • English/Korean language proficiency certificate (if applicable)

Note:-

  • To access the application form in MS Word format, visit the link marked below as ‘Apply Online’.
  • All documents must be in English or Korean.
  • Please refer to the ‘Required Submission’ document for complete information about the requirements of the documents to be submitted.
How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Download the application form and fill in the required information.
Step 4: Apostille the necessary documents and attach them to the application form, then send it to the following address by post:

Ms. Ananya Agarwal
Head of Chancery,
Embassy of India, Seoul
101, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea. Pin code 04419

Note:-

  • Queries must be addressed to: 'hoc.seoul@mea.gov.in' (CC: com3.seoul@mea.gov.in).
  • Information regarding apostille can be found on the link: ‘https://www.mea.gov.in/apostille-menu.htm’.
  • Complete information such as courses, eligibility, and contacts regarding the individual participating universities can be found in the ‘Scholarship Details’ document.
More Details
Important Dates

Application Deadline: 14th March 2025
Final Result Announcement: July 2025

Selection Criteria

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Scholarship Foundation will conduct the selection of applicants for the following institutions:

  • Kyung Hee University
  • Korea University
  • Kwangwoon University
  • Seokyeong University
  • Seoul National University of Science and Technology
  • University of Seoul
  • Sungkyunkwan University
  • Sookmyung Women’s University (female candidates only)
  • Soongsil University

The Embassy of India in Seoul, and the Ministry of Education, Government of India has no role in the selection of candidates.

Important documents
Application FormRequired SubmissionScholarship AnnouncementInstitution Details
Contact Details

Ms. Ananya Agarwal
Head of Chancery,
Embassy of India, Seoul
101, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea. Pin code 04419
Email ID: hoc.seoul@mea.gov.in | Phone Number: (+82-2-798) 4257/4268/4244/0962/2653

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FAQ's

Question: Who is providing this opportunity?
Answer: The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) of the Republic of Korea is offering this opportunity.

Question: What is GKS criteria?
Answer: The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) criteria refers to the eligibility requirements for the program of the same name offered by the Korean government to the eligible students of participating countries.

Question: Is apostilling a physical process?
Answer: The process for apostille documents involves submitting the original documents, however, the actual "apostilling" part is largely digital.

Question: Do the documents need to be apostilled before submission?
Answer: Yes, applicants must apostille the required documents before sending them with the application.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The mode of application is offline through post.

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