The Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) at Yeungnam University is inviting applications from South African students for Master’s degree scholarships.
For further details on the PSPS Scholarship, please visit: PSPS Admissions
Degree level
Master’s Degree
Deadlines
17 October 2025
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Have completed 12 years of formal education (elementary, middle, and high school or equivalent) prior to undergraduate studies;
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, equivalent to a 4-year Korean bachelor’s degree;
- Demonstrate a high level of English proficiency;
- Be in good physical and mental health, suitable for completing the degree programme.
Please note: Conditions such as pregnancy, tuberculosis, or any contagious diseases may disqualify applicants from the selection process.
For the Sustainable Development track, preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, environmental engineering, or related fields. Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered if their studies or experience strongly engage with sustainable development concepts and practices.
Fields of Study
- Saemaul and International Development;
- Public Policy and Leadership; and
- Sustainable Development
What the scholarship offers
- Tuition fees;
- Admission fee waiver;
- Monthly living allowance.
Important: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.5). Failure to achieve this or receiving an “F” in any course will result in the student being required to pay 30% of the tuition fee for the following semester.
All other expenses not covered by the scholarship remain the responsibility of the student.
Application process
Applicants must complete the online application form on the PSPS Admission page
- Click on “Admissions” → Then Click “Apply Here (International students)” and follow the instructions.
Submit all required application documents by email to
Contact
For enquiries and additional information, please email:
Documents and links
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
