AKS Hanmun Fellowship 2026 in South Korea

The AKS Hanmun Fellowship 2026 is offered by the Academy of Korean Studies in Seongnam, South Korea. It is a special program for international undergraduate masters or doctoral students who study Korean Studies at overseas universities. The goal is to master Classical Chinese Hanmun which is needed to read old Korean texts. You can choose the Basic Course March 3 to 19 June 2026 or the Advanced Course September 1 to 18 December 2026. It includes classes on key texts like Mencius, Analects and Samguksagi plus site visits and research. Fellows get round trip airfare, money back free housing, a KRW 750000 monthly allowance and insurance. All teaching is in Korean. It is open to non Korean nationals.

Quick Key Points About AKS Hanmun Fellowship

Country	South Korea
Institution	Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), Seongnam
Level	Non-degree training fellowship for Korean Studies students
Courses	Basic (March–June 2026) | Advanced (September–December 2026)
Coverage	Fully Funded
Deadline	/

About the AKS Hanmun Fellowship

The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is a top government institution for Korean Studies with big library and experts. The Hanmun Fellowship helps foreign students read old Korean books written in Classical Chinese. Classes three days a week with recitations research and trips to old sites. Basic course for beginners covers easy texts like Gyemongpyeon and Samguksagi. Advanced covers harder ones like Analects and Samguk Yusa. You meet other scholars from many countries and learn Korean culture deep. Past fellows used it to read old history and write better papers.

Benefits / Coverage

You get full help to study without worry.

• Free room at AKS guesthouse (nice and close to classes).
• Round-trip economy airfare (they pay back real cost up to limit).
• Accident insurance for your stay.
• KRW 750,000 every month for food and things.
• Site tours to palaces temples and archives.
• Use AKS library computers and events.

Keep in mind that there is No money if you have another big scholarship.

Who Can Apply

You must:

• Be non-Korean and live outside Korea.
• Speak Korean well (all classes in Korean).
• Study Korean Studies at a foreign university (undergrad master’s or PhD including candidates).
• Not finished your degree yet (graduates no). They want people who need Hanmun for their work.
• For Advanced course finish basic Hanmun or have proof.

Required Documents

You upload or send.

• Application form (download from AKS site).
• Reference letter from your advisor (why you need Hanmun).
• Proof you are in school now (enrollment certificate).
• For Advanced: Proof of basic Hanmun course (transcript or old AKS certificate).
• TOPIK score if you have one.

All in Korean or English or with notarized translation.

Application Process

Online and simple.

1. From September 15, 2025 go to AKS International site.
2. Fill online form and upload papers.
3. Send any extra by email if asked.
4. They check papers (results October 28).
5. Shortlist get video interview November 4–6.
6. Final yes or no November 12 by email.
7. If win plan your visa and trip.

Important Dates / Deadline

• Applications open: September 15, 2025 (10:00 KST)
• Deadline: October 17, 2025 (17:00 KST)
• Document results: October 28, 2025
• Interviews: November 4–6, 2025
• Final results: November 12, 2025
• Basic course: March 3–June 19, 2026
• Advanced course: September 1–December 18, 2026 Start early to get reference letter.

Official Link

AKS Hanmun Fellowship Application

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