The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Global Scholarship is a recurring scholarship programme supporting selected international students at partner universities in South Korea. The most recent verified 2026 undergraduate visiting-student and Fall 2026 graduate selection rounds are closed. As of 10 October 2026, a new 2027 recruitment notice has not yet been published on the Foundation’s current notification page. Applicants should prepare through the relevant partner university because this is primarily a university-recommendation scholarship, not a single universal direct-application call.
Hyundai CMK Global Scholarship: Current Status
| Programme | Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Global Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation |
| 2026 undergraduate visiting-student round | Closed |
| Fall 2026 graduate round | Closed |
| 2027 recruitment | Not yet officially announced |
| Application model | Partner-university recommendation / nomination followed by Foundation review |
| General programme target | Students from designated ASEAN countries; partner-specific calls may use different or expanded country lists |
| Last verified | 10 October 2026 |
Three Main Hyundai CMK Scholarship Routes
| Route | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate visiting-student route | Students at selected partner universities in Southeast Asia are recommended by their home university, reviewed by the Foundation and then placed at partner universities in Korea for a one-year visiting-student programme |
| General graduate route | International graduate students admitted to participating Korean universities are recommended by the university and reviewed by the Foundation |
| Public-official / public-sector route | Government officials or eligible public-sector candidates apply through designated Korean graduate institutions such as KDI School or other partner routes, subject to intake-specific rules |
Because the routes differ, there is no single universal application deadline or document list that applies to every Hyundai CMK candidate.
Target Countries and Partner Universities
Foundation’s General Global Scholarship Target
The Foundation’s current general Global Scholarship page lists the following eight ASEAN countries:
| ASEAN countries | Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam |
|---|
Main Korean Partner Institutions Listed by the Foundation
| Partner Type | Institutions |
|---|---|
| General graduate partners | Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University, Hanyang University and KAIST |
| Public-official / specialist partners | KDI School of Public Policy and Management and KAIST Business School |
Fields of Study
The Foundation’s current Global Scholarship page lists different academic areas depending on the applicant route.
| Applicant Group | General Supported Areas |
|---|---|
| General graduate students | Business/economics; future industries including intelligent information technology, bio-health and new energy; Korean language/Korean studies |
| Public officials | Business/economics, policy science/public development and related areas |
| Undergraduate visiting students | Business/economics, future industries, Korean language/Korean studies, politics/public development, subject to the home-university call |
Hyundai CMK Scholarship Funding
The scholarship provides substantial financial support, but published amounts can differ by cohort or partner notice. The Foundation’s current general graduate programme page lists the following core support:
| Support | Current Foundation Programme Information |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Full tuition |
| Master’s support period | Up to 4 semesters, including research semester |
| Doctoral support period | Up to 8 semesters, including research semester |
| Integrated Master’s–Doctoral support period | Up to 10 semesters |
| Learning support | Foundation page lists KRW 6 million per semester, described as KRW 1 million per month |
| Settlement subsidy | KRW 2.5 million, one time |
| Graduation incentive | KRW 1 million, one time |
| International conference support | Up to KRW 2.5 million once per year under the published support system |
| Global Scholarship of Excellence | KRW 3 million per selected scholar plus recognition |
| Networking | Global summer camp, Korean culture experiences and networking with Korean scholars |
2026 Fall Graduate Call Example
A more recent Fall 2026 Seoul National University call published a KRW 1.2 million monthly learning-support amount, along with full tuition, KRW 2.5 million settlement support and KRW 1 million graduation support. This demonstrates why candidates must use the intake-specific university notice for exact current amounts.
General Eligibility Principles
| University connection | Applicant must be admitted to or enrolled at an eligible partner university according to the relevant route |
|---|---|
| Recommendation | University recommendation or nomination is generally required |
| Nationality | Must meet the country requirements of the specific call |
| Academic field | Must fall within the study areas permitted by the specific route/intake |
| Academic performance | Strong academic performance is expected; partner universities may publish their own thresholds |
| Language | Partner-university English or Korean requirements apply; there is no single universal test score published for every CMK route |
| Duplicate scholarship restrictions | Specific calls may prohibit applicants already holding government or overlapping scholarships |
Undergraduate Visiting-Student Route
The undergraduate programme is a one-year visiting-student route rather than a full four-year Korean bachelor’s scholarship. The Foundation describes a two-semester structure plus a winter programme.
| Programme length | Two regular semesters plus winter programme |
|---|---|
| Selection model | Home-university recommendation → Foundation application/review → Korean partner-university application → final selection |
| Typical Foundation selection period | Applications generally February–March; announcement generally July–August |
| 2026 Universitas Indonesia deadline | 17 February 2026 — closed |
| 2026 UI language requirement | TOEFL iBT minimum 80 or IELTS minimum 6.5 |
| 2026 UI academic status | Active undergraduate student, at least third semester, with credits remaining and credit-transfer requirements |
The Foundation’s public programme page lists partner institutions in Indonesia and Vietnam for the undergraduate route, while individual home universities issue their own nomination deadlines and requirements.
Graduate Scholarship Route
Graduate candidates normally first secure admission or incoming-student status at an eligible Korean partner university and then enter a university recommendation process.
| Degree levels | Master’s, Doctoral and integrated Master’s–Doctoral, depending on partner university |
|---|---|
| Foundation model | Partner graduate school recommends eligible admitted students; Foundation completes final selection |
| 2026 Fall SNU status | Closed; school-level nomination deadlines were in July 2026 |
| 2026 Fall SNU support | Full tuition, KRW 1.2 million/month learning support, KRW 2.5 million settlement support and KRW 1 million graduation incentive |
| 2026 Fall SNU support duration | Master’s up to 4 semesters; integrated Master’s–Doctoral up to 10; Doctoral up to 8, subject to semester performance review |
At least some 2026 Korean-university notices also state that no new Spring 2026 recipients would be selected under revised local plans and that new selection would occur only for the Fall semester. This reinforces the need to follow the current partner-university announcement.
Public Officials and KDI School Route
KDI School maintains a dedicated Hyundai CMK scholarship relationship for eligible public officials/public-sector candidates. Its current scholarship information identifies government officials from designated ASEAN countries, while its Fall 2026 Hyundai CMK competition used a broader Asian and East-African public-official list.
| Applicant profile | Eligible government officials / public-sector employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 Fall countries | Asian and East-African countries specified in the KDI School 2026 call |
| 2026 Fall selection status | Final result published 4 June 2026 |
| Degree route | Depends on the KDI School scholarship intake and programme |
| Application channel | KDI School admissions process and applicable Hyundai CMK scholarship instructions |
How to Apply When the Next Hyundai CMK Call Opens
- Identify your route first. Determine whether you are applying as an undergraduate visiting student, general graduate student or public official.
- Check the correct partner university. The Foundation does not use one universal deadline for all universities.
- Confirm nationality and field eligibility. Do not assume the generic eight-country list applies to every partner-specific call.
- Secure admission or home-university nomination where required.
- Use the current Foundation/university application form. Do not reuse an old application template.
- Submit through the partner-university procedure and Foundation system if the current call requires both.
- Complete Foundation review/interview if shortlisted.
- Confirm final admission and scholarship status before relying on the funding package.
How to Prepare for the 2027 Cycle
1. Monitor the partner university, not only the Foundation homepage
Many practical deadlines appear first on university international-office, graduate-school or scholarship pages.
2. Separate undergraduate and graduate planning
The undergraduate programme is a short-term visiting-student scholarship. Graduate support can cover a full Master’s, Doctoral or integrated programme within the published maximum semesters.
3. Verify whether your field remains eligible
Partner-specific 2026 calls narrowed or changed eligible academic fields in some cases. Do not rely on a historic broad list.
4. Keep language evidence current
Home and host universities can specify English or Korean-language thresholds. The 2026 Universitas Indonesia undergraduate call, for example, required TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5.
5. Prepare for nomination deadlines that precede the Foundation deadline
Your university may need time to screen and formally nominate candidates before Foundation submission. Treat the internal deadline as your real deadline.
Future Applicant Checklist
- Correct scholarship route identified.
- Current eligible-country list checked.
- Current eligible-field list checked.
- Partner university confirmed.
- Admission or home-university status meets the route requirement.
- Internal nomination deadline checked.
- Academic transcript and CV updated.
- Language score valid where required.
- No conflicting scholarship restriction overlooked.
- 2027 dates verified from a fresh official notice before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hyundai CMK Global Scholarship currently open?
The verified 2026 undergraduate and Fall 2026 graduate recruitment rounds are closed. A new 2027 general recruitment notice has not yet been verified as of 10 October 2026.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
The programme provides full tuition plus substantial living/learning, settlement and graduation support. Exact support can vary by intake and partner-university notice, so applicants should check the current call.
Which countries are generally eligible?
The Foundation’s current general page lists Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Some partner-specific 2026 calls used broader country lists, so current intake rules must be checked separately.
Can undergraduate students apply?
Yes, through the undergraduate visiting-student route at eligible partner universities. The programme is generally one academic year rather than a full four-year degree scholarship.
Can Master’s and PhD students apply?
Yes. The general graduate programme supports Master’s, Doctoral and integrated Master’s–Doctoral study at designated Korean partner institutions, subject to the current intake rules.
How much is the monthly stipend?
The Foundation’s general programme page lists a learning-support fund equivalent to KRW 1 million per month. A more recent Fall 2026 Seoul National University call listed KRW 1.2 million per month. The current partner-university notice should therefore be used for the exact amount.
Can I apply directly without university nomination?
Generally no. University recommendation or nomination is a core part of the selection process across the main programme routes.
When will the 2027 scholarship open?
No verified 2027 general recruitment notice is published yet. The Foundation’s general page shows recurring university-specific selection periods, so applicants should monitor both the Foundation and their relevant partner university.
Official Sources
| 2026 undergraduate round | Closed |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 graduate rounds | Closed |
| 2027 general call | Not yet verified |
| General Foundation countries | 8 ASEAN countries |
| Application model | Partner-university recommendation and Foundation selection |
| Last verified | 10 October 2026 |
Editorial note: CareerAidHub is not the scholarship provider. Country lists, eligible majors, stipend levels, university partners and deadlines can change by cycle and institution. The current partner-university notice and Hyundai CMK Foundation instructions are the final authority.
