Korean Dictionary
How to say "Scholarship" in Korean
“Scholarship” in Korean is 장학금 (pronounced "Janghakgeum").
장학금
Janghakgeum
Usage & Context
Scholarships (장학금) are highly competitive and sought after in Korea, given the high cost of tuition. Korean universities offer merit-based and need-based scholarships, and the government runs programs like the Korean Student Aid Foundation (한국장학재단). Receiving a 장학금 is a matter of family pride and academic recognition.
Example Sentence
성적이 좋아서 장학금을 받게 됐어요.
I received a scholarship because of my good grades.
How to use 장학금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Scholarship” is 장학금, romanized as Janghakgeum.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Jang' sounds like 'jahng' (similar to 'song' but with a 'j'). 'Hak' is like 'hock'. 'Geum' sounds like 'goom' (like 'gum' but with a slightly more 'oo' sound and a soft 'g').
More Example Sentences
A student asking a university administrator or classmate about application dates.
이번 학기 장학금 신청 기간이 언제까지예요?
When is the deadline to apply for scholarships this semester?
A student sharing good news about their financial aid with a friend.
성적 우수 장학금을 받아서 등록금 부담이 줄었어요.
I received a merit scholarship, so the tuition burden decreased.
Information provided on a university or government website.
한국장학재단에서 학자금 대출과 장학금을 지원해요.
The Korea Student Aid Foundation supports student loans and scholarships.
Cultural Context
Scholarships (장학금) are highly competitive and sought after in Korea, not just for financial relief but also as a significant mark of academic achievement and family pride. Many universities offer various types, including merit-based (성적 우수 장학금) and need-based. Receiving a 장학금 is often a cause for celebration, and characters in K-dramas frequently strive for them to overcome financial difficulties.
Editorial note
We review entries like 장학금 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
장학금 받다
to receive a scholarship
장학금 신청하다
to apply for a scholarship
전액 장학금
full scholarship
Related Expressions
학비
hakbi
school expenses, tuition fees
등록금
deungrokgeum
tuition fee
학자금 대출
hakjageum daechul
student loan
지원금
jiwongeum
subsidy, grant
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