## Samsung SDI Scholarship Program Benefits
The Samsung SDI Scholarship at Seoul National University offers a range of benefits for international students pursuing master's or PhD studies in relevant fields.

### Key Benefits
- *Full Tuition Coverage*: Scholarship covers entire tuition fees for eligible programs.
- *Annual Stipend*: $15,147 per year (approximately 1,750,000 KRW monthly) for living expenses.
- *Practical Training*: Opportunities for hands-on research and academic incentives through SSBT (Samsung SDI Battery Technology) initiatives.
- *Guaranteed Employment*: Job offer at Samsung SDI upon graduation, providing a clear career pathway.
- *Research Opportunities*: Engagement in cutting-edge battery/secondary battery research in collaboration with Samsung SDI.

### Eligible Fields
- *Materials Science*: Focus on battery materials and technologies.
- *Chemical Engineering*: Battery chemistry and processes.
- *Mechanical Engineering*: Mechanical aspects of battery design.
- *Electrical Engineering*: Electrical systems in battery tech.
- *Chemistry*: Research in battery electrochemistry.

### Career Implications
- *Industry Connection*: Strong tie to Samsung SDI, a leader in battery technology.
- *Post-Graduation Prospects*: Guaranteed job placement enhances career prospects.

Eligibility Criteria for Samsung SDI Scholarship at Seoul National University
Key Eligibility Requirements
- *International Students*: Applicants must be international students (non-Korean citizens).
- *Academic Level*: Master's or PhD candidates in eligible fields at Seoul National University.
- *Field of Study*: Battery/secondary battery-related disciplines like:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemistry
- *Academic Performance*: Strong academic record typically expected.
- *Language Proficiency*: Proficiency in English (and possibly Korean) depending on program requirements.
- *Commitment*: Agreement to work at Samsung SDI after graduation as part of scholarship terms.

Specific Requirements
- *Application Timing*: Applying for admission to relevant SNU graduate programs.
- *Scholarship Application*: Separate process for Samsung SDI Scholarship application.
- *Documents*: Likely needing transcripts, recommendations, statement of purpose, proof of language proficiency.

Post-Scholarship Obligation
- *Employment Commitment*: Recipients typically commit to working at Samsung SDI post-graduation.

Application Procedure for Samsung SDI Scholarship at Seoul National University
1. Check Eligibility
Ensure you meet criteria:
- *International Student*: Non-Korean citizen.
- *Program*: Applying for master's/PhD in battery-related fields at SNU.
- *Field*: Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Chemistry related to batteries.
- *Commitment*: Willingness to work at Samsung SDI post-graduation.

2. Apply to SNU Graduate Program
- Submit application for desired graduate program at Seoul National University.
- Meet SNU's admission requirements including language proficiency.

3. Samsung SDI Scholarship Application
- *Application Deadline*: October 20, 2025.
- *Submission*: Send application form and documents via email to lyeong@snu.ac.kr.
- *Documents*: Likely includes:
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose/research interest
- Proof of language proficiency (English/Korean as required)

4. Selection Process
- Assessment based on *academic merit, research potential, fit with Samsung SDI interests*.
- Notification of scholarship recipients.

5. Post-Acceptance
- *Scholarship Benefits*: Tuition coverage, stipend, practical training.
- *Employment Commitment*: Agreement to join Samsung SDI after graduation.