If you are admitted to SNU, you can apply for scholarships like the Glo-harmony for undergraduates. So, in this post, I will help you to scale the process of applying for the Glo-Harmony scholarship for undergraduate students. You will also know if you qualify, the support you get, when to apply, and how.
Glo-Harmony Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2024
Glo-Harmony scholarship is available for international students from developing countries listed in the DAC’s ODA Recipients list.
This scholarship will give you money support for up to 8 semesters. No tuition fees and a monthly living allowance of 600,000 KRW.
When to Apply
Application periods are in January and July.
How to Apply for Glo-Harmony scholarship for undergraduate students
You apply to SNU’s Office of International Affairs → The Office shortlists candidates → Samsung Foundation conducts interviews and makes the final decision → Admission notifications are sent out.
Here’s how this thing works.
- Submit an online application to the Office of International Affairs
- Send in the required documents, including an updated passport copy and academic transcript
- Pay the application fee of 200,000KRW
- Wait for an email regarding the status of your application
It doesn’t take long until Glo-Harmony gets in touch with you. So, keeping checking your email after application.
Who to Contact
SNU Contact Person: Call 82-2-880-2519 or email intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Korean Government Support for Self-Financed Students
This is another form of Glo-Harmony scholarship for undergraduate students. Who can apply for this scholarship?
- Self-financed international students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.
- Must have an overall GPA and previous semester’s GPA of at least 80 out of 100.
Below is information on the financial support.
- Amount: Approximately 6 million KRW (500,000 KRW per month).
- Support Duration: About 12 months.
When to Apply
The application period is usually around February.
How to Apply
Process: Applicants submit documents to SNU’s Office of International Affairs → The Office forwards them to the National Institute for International Education → The Institute selects candidates → Admission notifications are sent out.
Do you understand? Let’s stretch this a bit in case you don’t get it.
Applying to Seoul National University is simple.
You’ll submit your Document
Applicants submit their required documents to SNU’s Office of International Affairs, including academic transcripts, language proficiency test scores, and other supporting documents.
Forward all of theseDocuments
The Office of International Affairs reviews the submitted documents for completeness and accuracy before forwarding them to the National Institute for International Education.
Get Selected if you qualify
The National Institute for International Education conducts a thorough review of the documents and selects eligible candidates based on their academic merit and other criteria.
Check for your Admission notification
Admission notifications are sent out to successful candidates, welcoming you to SNU. This notification will also tell you what to do next or the steps to take, such as visa applications and registration procedures.
We have had situations where applicants completely forgot about their application, and missed the scholarship as a result. Please, you have to keep in touch with your email henceforth to avoid such unfortunate situations. If you miss out, SNU will either replace your name or leave that spot blank for this year. It’s not new that so many scholarships are left unused each year.
Who to Contact
SNU Contact Person: Call 82-2-880-2519 or email intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr.
Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship
This is another Glo-Harmony scholarship for undergraduate students. So, who can apply?
- Direct descendants of foreign veterans who served in the Korean War.
For this scholarship, the tuition is fully covered, so this is a 100% Glo-Harmony scholarship for undergraduate students. Other features include:
- Dormitory: Subsidized by SNU.
- Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month.
How to Apply
You are to apply through their respective College → Colleges conduct the first round of selection → SNU’s Office of International Affairs conducts the second round → Korean War Memorial Foundation confirms → Decision is announced.
In case you don’t understand, Let’s further explain how this works to prepare you for your application.
1. Apply through Your College
You have to submit your application through your respective college or department. Make sure to check the specific requirements and deadlines for your program. Your department will be the ones to process your application and send it to SNU.
2. First Round of Selection
Your college will conduct the initial review of your application, assessing your academic achievements, qualifications, and other factors. Of course, your school won’t just throw in any student to SNU as they’d be looking for capable ones to represent the school abroad. If you have been performing well in school, you should have no problem getting past this stage.
3. Second Round of Selection
SNU’s Office of International Affairs will then review the shortlisted applications, evaluating your language proficiency, academic background, and other criteria. This will happen after your school sends out your application to SNU. You have to track the application.
4. Confirmation by the Korean War Memorial Foundation
The Korean War Memorial Foundation will verify the selected candidates to make sure they meet the necessary requirements and standards. It usually doesn’t take long as they rely a lot on your school’s judgement and your GPA.
5. Admission Decision Announcement
Finally, the admission decision will be announced. You will be informed by email if you are a successful candidate of SNU’s acceptance or not. This is why you have to keep checking your email very often, something like daily is enough if you’re not someone who checks their email very often.
Who to Contact
Contact number to Call i 82-2-792-1950 or send an email hosu14@gmail.com. The email route is good but note that they often receive a lot of emails from applicants all over the world. You shouldn’t expect instant responses. But if after 5 working days, there is no response email, send a follow-up email quoting your initial email. You also have to indicate that it’s a follow up email as you think your initial might not have been received.
So, that’s it regarding the Glo-Harmony scholarship for undergraduate students. If you have any information, do let me know in the comments.
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