Calling all ambitious international students looking for scholarship opportunities in South Korea! The Chungbuk National University (CBNU) G-Cruit Scholarships for the Fall 2025 intake is now open for applications. This prestigious program is offered by the CBNU Office of International Affairs it provides a remarkable chance for exceptional international students who wanted to pursue Master’s, Ph.D., or combined degree programs to do research at one of South Korea’s leading institutions. 100s of scholarships are awarded each year through this initiative, and possibly more could be granted depends on professor’s recommendation.
Chungbuk National University positioned among South Korea’s top higher education institutions and is ready to merge with the Korea National University of Transportations by 2027 which will rank it among country’s top national universities. The G-Cruit platform is Korea’s first scholarship application system that will directly connect applicants and participating professors.
The scholarship is available each semester and provides full financial support, which includes complete tuition fee coverage. Additionally, a monthly stipend ranging from approximately 800,000 to 2,500,000 KRW may be offered by certain professors and research projects depending on the lab. For the Fall 2025 intake, applications will be accepted from August 11, 2025, to September 7, 2025. Application period is short and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications within this period. The application procedure is simple. Further details about the scholarship are provided below.
| Host Institute | Chungbuk National University |
| Country | South Korea |
| Number of Awards | 100 |
| Participating Professors | 100 |
| Scholarship Coverage | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Application Deadline | September 7, 2025 |
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The G-Cruit scholarships are offered across a wide range of fields, including:
- Engineering & Technology
- Natural Sciences
- Health & Medical Sciences
- Agriculture & Life Sciences
- Business & Social Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Other Interdisciplinary Programs
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- Monthly stipend ranging from 800,000 to 2,500,000 KRW (depending on the lab).
- Simple and convenient application process.
- The G-Cruit platform links applicants directly with professors actively seeking new researchers.
- The G-Cruit scholarship welcomes applicants from all countries.
- Korean citizens are not eligible.
- Open to candidates aiming to pursue a Master’s, PhD, or a combined Master’s & PhD program.
- Final-year bachelor’s or master’s students, as well as graduates, are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale.
- Language proficiency requirements:
- English: TOEFL iBT 78+, IELTS 6.0+, or TOEFL CBT 210+
- Korean: TOPIK Level 4
Candidates from the following English-speaking countries are not required to submit English test scores:
- United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland
The application is entirely online and straightforward—simply upload your CV, English proficiency certificate, and academic transcript to the official portal. That’s all it takes. Since the application period is brief, be sure to submit your documents before the deadline.
Visit the official link below for the application and more details:
