Graduate Scholarship Opportunities

 **The Graduate scholarship is offered during the Spring Semesters.**

The Center for Korean Studies is delighted to announce scholarship opportunities for graduate students specializing in Korean Studies. These scholarships are designed to foster advanced research and dialogue on Korea-related topics at Stony Brook University. Each recipient will receive an award of $3,000, with two to three scholarships available each year.

Scholarships are renewable based on a review process, providing continued support for outstanding academic work. Awardees will also have the opportunity to present their research at a graduate seminar in Korean Studies, contributing to scholarly discussions and exchange.

Eligibility

• • Full-time MA or Ph.D. students currently enrolled in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and arts in Stony Brook University. 
  • Students whose main research project includes topics related to Korea. 
  • International students are also eligible. 

Required Documents

• • Cover letter
  • Completed Application Form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement (1000-1500 words)
  • Unofficial school transcript
  • A recommendation letter from the primary academic adviser

Application Deadline: March (Check the scholarship announcement each year)

Spring 2025 Graduate Scholarship Awardee

• • Na Young Yang, Ph.D Student in English 

Spring 2024 Graduate Scholarship Awardee

• • Gyuho Shin, Ph.D Student in Sociology
  • Na Young Yang, Ph.D Student in English 

Spring 2023 Graduate Scholarship Awardee

• • Gyuho Shin, Ph.D Student in Sociology

Spring 2021 Graduate Scholarship Awardees

• • Amy Kahng, Ph.D student in Art History
  • Ji Yea Kim, Ph.D student in Linguistics

Spring 2020 Graduate Scholarship Awardees

• • Amy Kahng, Ph.D student in Art History
  • Ji Yea Kim, Ph.D student in Linguistics

Spring 2018 Graduate Scholarship Awardees

• • Soyoung Lee, Ph.D student in Linguistics
  • Ji Yea Kim, Ph.D student in Linguistics

Spring 2017 Graduate Scholarship Awardees 

• • Ji Yea Kim, Ph.D student in Linguistics
  • Sang-Ha Yoon, Ph.D. student in Economics

Spring 2015 Graduate Scholarship Awardee 

• • Wonho Yeon, Ph.D student in Economics

Spring 2014 Graduate Scholarship Awardees 

• • Richard Cho, Ph.D student in Political Science
  • Hyang-gi Song, Ph.D student in Sociology