Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025

STS2025

About the Program

The Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious initiative by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) of the Republic of Korea. It aims to nurture future industry leaders by offering financial assistance to outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree in Korea. Selected candidates will benefit from full tuition coverage and various other financial support.

Source: Government of Korea

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be citizens of India.
  • Be born after 1985.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (or be in the final year) in science or engineering from one of India’s top 100 universities, as per the latest NIRF rankings.
  • Have achieved at least 80% marks or ranked in the top 20% of their class.
  • Meet the minimum CGPA requirements as per the GKS criteria:
    • 2.64 out of 4.0
    • 2.80 out of 4.3
    • 2.91 out of 4.5
    • 3.23 out of 5.0
Benefits

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive:

  • KRW 1,000,000 per month (~₹59,886) for living expenses.
  • Full tuition coverage (50% funded by SMG, 50% by the University).
  • One-time economy class flight ticket to Korea.
  • Reimbursement of actual health insurance costs for the previous month.
  • Support for employment or entrepreneurial opportunities in Korea after graduation.
How can you apply?

Eligibility Criteria

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be citizens of India.
  • Be born after 1985.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (or be in the final year) in science or engineering from one of India’s top 100 universities, as per the latest NIRF rankings.
  • Have achieved at least 80% marks or ranked in the top 20% of their class.
  • Meet the minimum CGPA requirements as per the GKS criteria:
    • 2.64 out of 4.0
    • 2.80 out of 4.3
    • 2.91 out of 4.5
    • 3.23 out of 5.0

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive:

  • KRW 1,000,000 per month (~₹59,886) for living expenses.
  • Full tuition coverage (50% funded by SMG, 50% by the University).
  • One-time economy class flight ticket to Korea.
  • Reimbursement of actual health insurance costs for the previous month.
  • Support for employment or entrepreneurial opportunities in Korea after graduation.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

  • 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:

  • The application form in MS Word format is available at the ‘Apply Online’ link.
  • All documents must be in English or Korean.
  • Please refer to the ‘Required Submission’ document for detailed guidelines on document submission.

How to Apply for Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025

Follow these steps to successfully apply for the Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025:

Step 1: Check Eligibility Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria, including nationality, age, academic background, and CGPA requirements.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents Prepare the necessary documents, ensuring they are apostilled and in English or Korean. The required documents include:

  • Application Form (available in MS Word format via the ‘Apply Online’ link)
  • Personal Statement & Study Plan
  • Applicant Agreement
  • Letter of Recommendation (from a university professor)
  • Academic Transcripts & Graduation Certificate (both apostilled)
  • Proof of Nationality (apostilled)
  • Apostille Confirmation
  • English/Korean Language Proficiency Certificate (if applicable)

Step 3: Complete the Application Form Download the official application form, fill it out accurately, and attach the required documents.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

  • Submit the completed application before the deadline (March 14, 2025).
  • Follow the instructions provided in the official ‘Required Submission’ document for proper submission procedures.

Step 5: Await Selection Results After submission, wait for the selection results. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview or additional screening process.

Step 6: Prepare for Departure If selected, complete visa formalities, book your flight, and get ready to pursue your master’s degree in Korea with full financial support.

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