[Scholarship] 2026 Spring Semester Graduate School Somang Scholarship Application Guide (Apply by May 26, 9:00 AM)

The Graduate School operates the Somang Scholarship as part of its financial aid program for low-income students. This scholarship provides partial tuition support to enrolled students with disabilities who are experiencing financial hardship.

Please review the required documents carefully and submit your application within the designated period.

Scholarship Overview

A. Eligibility

Applicants must be graduate students at the Seoul Campus who are able to obtain an official Certificate of Disability.

Eligible applicants:

• Students enrolled in a regular semester of the Graduate School (excluding the College of Medicine)

• New graduate students admitted in the Spring 2026 semester are eligible

Ineligible applicants:

• Students on leave of absence

• Research-registered students after coursework completion

• Students who have completed their degree requirements

B. Application Period

• May 18 (Mon) – May 26 (Tue), 2026

• Deadline: 9:00 AM

C. Application Method

• Submit the application online through the KUPID Portal:
  KUPID → Registration/Scholarships → Scholarships → Graduate Scholarship Application

D. File Submission Instructions

1. File name format:
   2026-1_Somang Scholarship_Full Name_Student ID

2. Combine all required documents into a single PDF file in the order listed below and upload it through the KUPID scholarship application system.

E. Required Documents
(Submit all documents as one merged PDF file.)

1. [Required] Certificate of Disability (1 copy)

2. [Required] Somang Scholarship Application Form and Statement of Reasons (1 copy each)

3. [Required] Consent Form for Collection and Use of Personal Information (1 copy)

4. [Required] Documentation proving financial hardship

   • Submit either:

     • Category 4-1 documentation, or

     • All documents listed under Category 4-2

   • Please refer to the detailed guidelines in the attached document.
     

F. Scholarship Amount