Yonsei University Underwood International College Admissions Scholarship
About this scholarship
The Underwood International College (UIC) Admissions Scholarship is offered by Underwood International College at Yonsei University, one of South Korea’s most prestigious universities, to support international undergraduate students. It is a full-tuition award for newly admitted students in an English-taught liberal arts and sciences environment.
The award provides a full tuition waiver for up to four years (eight semesters), renewed each year on a satisfactory GPA, with automatic consideration and no separate scholarship form. Living costs and accommodation are not included, but the award gives access to a wide range of UIC majors across the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering.
Eligibility is for newly admitted international undergraduate students at Underwood International College, of all nationalities, with a strong academic record (transcripts, standardised tests such as the SAT, and essays); study is English-taught and Korean proficiency is generally not required, and you must maintain the required GPA each semester to keep the award. You apply for admission to UIC by the intake deadline (March or September entry), submit transcripts, test scores, and essays as part of the admission file, and eligible admitted applicants are considered automatically, with a scholarship offer included in the admission packet. For international undergraduates aiming at Korea, it is a valuable, automatic full-tuition award.
Eligibility
- Newly admitted international undergraduate student at Underwood International College.
- Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Strong academic record (transcripts, standardised tests such as the SAT, and essays).
- English-taught study; Korean proficiency is generally not required.
- Maintain the required GPA each semester to keep the award.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition waiver for up to four years.
- Automatic consideration with no separate scholarship form.
- Renewable annually on academic performance.
- Access to a wide range of UIC majors across the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering.
Required Documents
- Yonsei/UIC undergraduate admission application.
- Academic transcripts and graduation documents.
- Standardised test scores where required (for example SAT).
- Personal statement or essays.
- Proof of English proficiency.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to Underwood International College at Yonsei University by the intake deadline (March or September entry).
- Submit transcripts, test scores, and essays as part of the admission file.
- Eligible admitted applicants are considered automatically; a scholarship offer is included in the admission packet, renewed each year on the required GPA (confirm dates on the UIC site).
Frequently asked questions
Is this scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition for up to four years; Living costs not included.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does this scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's.
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a rolling deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Newly admitted international undergraduate student at Underwood International College; Open to applicants of all nationalities; Strong academic record (transcripts, standardised tests such as the SAT, and essays); English-taught study; Korean proficiency is generally not require… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
