The AKS Hanmun Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded program by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) for international students in Korean Studies. The fellowship offers basic and advanced courses in Classical Chinese (Hanmun), covering tuition, airfare, monthly stipend, accommodation, and cultural programs.
- Fully funded fellowship in Korea (airfare, stipend, housing).
- Two courses: Basic (Mar–Jun 2026) and Advanced (Sep–Dec 2026).
- Open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students majoring in Korean Studies abroad.
- Applicants must have advanced Korean language skills.
- Application period: Sept 15 – Oct 17, 2025 (KST).
- Selection includes document review + video interview.
Scholarship Benefits
- Airfare: round-trip economy ticket reimbursement (up to AKS budget limit).
- Living expenses: 750,000 KRW per month.
- Accommodation: guesthouse at AKS.
- Insurance: accident insurance provided.
Note: Living support will not be given to fellows who already receive funding from other sources.
Also See: AKS Graduate Fellowship 2025 (Apply Now)
About the Fellowship
The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) in Seongnam, Korea, is a global hub for Korean Studies. To strengthen expertise in Classical Chinese (Hanmun), AKS runs the Hanmun Fellowship for international scholars.
The program combines:
- Lectures by AKS professors.
- Recitations of classical texts.
- On-site study tours at cultural and historic locations.
- Research projects in Korean Studies.
Program Period
- 13th Basic Course: March 3 – June 19, 2026
- 14th Advanced Course: September 1 – December 18, 2026
- Venue: Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), Korea
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral student in Korean Studies at an overseas university.
- Korean nationals and graduates are not eligible.
- Advanced Korean language is required (lectures are in Korean).
- For the Advanced Course, applicants must show proof of completing a Hanmun course or an earlier AKS Hanmun Fellowship certificate.
Required Documents
For All Applicants:
- Application form (download from AKS site).
- Certificate of enrollment (or proof of degree in progress).
- Reference letter from academic advisor explaining why Hanmun study is necessary.
- TOPIK (Korean language test) score report (if available).
For Advanced Course Applicants (choose one):
- Transcript or certificate proving completion of a Hanmun course, OR
- Certificate of completion from a previous AKS Hanmun Fellowship.
All documents must be in Korean or English (otherwise notarized translation required).
Lectures & Learning Content
Basic Course may include:
- Gyemongpyeon (The Book of Teaching Children)
- Mencius
- Samguksagi (Chronicles of the Three States)
- Collected Commentaries of Elementary Learning
Advanced Course may include:
- Analects of Confucius
- Mencius (advanced readings)
- Samgukyusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms)
- Prose readings and advanced texts
Application Timeline
- Application period: Sept 15 – Oct 17, 2025 (KST).
- Document screening results: Oct 28, 2025 (via email).
- Video interviews: Nov 4 – 6, 2025.
- Final selection announcement: Nov 12, 2025 (via email).
How to Apply?
- Visit the AKS official website during the application period.
- Download and complete the application form.
- Prepare all required documents (in Korean or English).
- Submit through the online portal by Oct 17, 2025 (KST).
- If shortlisted, attend the video interview.
Extra Support
- Fellows must submit a study report 15 days before the semester ends.
- An online info session (webinar) will be held on Sept 26, 2025 at 17:00 KST for interested applicants.
- Current fellows will share experiences during the session.