Overview
Undergraduate
Master’s
Description
Undergraduate
Master’s
Doctoral students
(including master’s or doctoral degree candidates currently enrolled at overseas universities)
Eligibility
To apply for the AKS Hanmun Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
Be an undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral student majoring in Korean Studies at an overseas university.
Demonstrate advanced Korean language proficiency, as all lectures are conducted in Korean.
For Advanced Course applicants, completion of a basic Hanmun (Hanja/Chinese Character) course is required.
Be non-Korean nationals and not graduates of the same level of study.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Master’s
Doctoral students
(including master’s or doctoral degree candidates currently enrolled at overseas universities)
Available Subjects
Participants can join one of the following:
Basic Course (13th Cohort): March 3 – June 19, 2026
Advanced Course (14th Cohort): September 1 – December 18, 2026
Lectures include:
Basic Course: Gyemongpyeon (The Book of Teaching Children), Mencius, Samguksagi (Chronicles of the Three States), Collected Commentaries of Elementary Learning, etc.
Advanced Course: Analects of Confucius, Mencius, Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms), and Prose Reading, among others.
Benefits
Successful fellows will receive comprehensive financial and academic support:
Round-trip airfare (economy class; reimbursement based on actual cost and budget guidelines)
Free accommodation at the AKS Guesthouse
Living allowance of KRW 750,000 per month
Accident insurance coverage
Access to AKS academic resources and research facilities
Note: Living support will not be provided to participants receiving funding from other sources.
Eligible Nationalities
International students only (Korean nationals are not eligible)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the AKS Hanmun Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
Be an undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral student majoring in Korean Studies at an overseas university.
Demonstrate advanced Korean language proficiency, as all lectures are conducted in Korean.
For Advanced Course applicants, completion of a basic Hanmun (Hanja/Chinese Character) course is required.
Be non-Korean nationals and not graduates of the same level of study.
Application Period
September 15, 2025 (10:00 KST) – October 17, 2025 (17:00 KST)
How To Apply
Visit the Academy of Korean Studies website to complete the online application form.
Prepare and upload all required documents (see below).
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a video interview between November 4–6, 2025.
Final results will be announced on November 12, 2025, via email.
Required Documents
Completed application form (available on AKS website)
Certificate of enrollment (or completion)
Letter of reference from academic advisor (explaining the applicant’s need to study Hanmun)
TOPIK score report (if available)
For Advanced Course applicants:
Transcript or certificate proving completion of a Hanmun course, or
AKS Hanmun Fellowship Certificate of Completion
Documents must be in Korean or English; otherwise, include a notarized translation.
Why Choose Aks Hanmun Fellowship
This fellowship is a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of Korean classical texts and philosophy while learning in an immersive Korean-language environment. With full financial support, mentorship, and an international network of scholars, the AKS Hanmun Fellowship 2026 is your gateway to advanced academic excellence in Korean Studies.Hanmun Fellowship | Study Classical Chinese at The Academy of Korean Studies
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Who can apply for the AKS Hanmun Fellowship? International undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral students majoring in Korean Studies at an overseas university are eligible to apply.
Do I need to know Korean to apply? Yes. Since all lectures are conducted in Korean, applicants must have advanced Korean proficiency.
Can I apply for the Advanced Course directly? Only if you have completed a basic Hanmun course or hold a previous AKS Hanmun Fellowship certificate.
What expenses are covered by the fellowship? AKS covers airfare, accommodation, living allowance, and insurance for all selected fellows.
How will I know if I’ve been selected? Final results will be sent individually via email on November 12, 2025 after the document and interview rounds.
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Funding
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Organization
Academy of Korean Studies
Degree
Fellowship
Subjects
Chinese Language, Korean studies
Nationality
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Country
South Korea
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