The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is offering fully funded scholarships that cover tuition, airfare, and monthly living expenses to pursue a degree of Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) in South Korea.
Students who want to study free in Korea are encouraged to apply for the award.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Korea
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $21,000 Stipends/Yr | Health Insurance | Other Allowances
- Deadline: December 23rd, 2024
Scholarship Details
The KAIST University Graduate Scholarship offers a wide array of academic programs and majors for international students interested in pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, University.
The KAIST Scholarship encompasses all necessary expenses for the duration of your degree program. The Master’s program scholarship lasts for 2 years, while the PhD program scholarship extends to 4 years, tailored to the specific degree requirements.
The Applications are open to apply for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025 for the Fall 2025 Track. Final-year Undergraduate students can also apply if they expect to graduate before September 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for The KAIST University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be international students and must not hold Korean nationality.
- For the master’s degree program, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or be expected to receive it by August 31st, 2025.
- For the doctoral degree program, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or expected to receive it by August 31st, 2025.
- Final-year Undergraduate students can also apply if they expect to graduate before September 2025.
Scholarship Benefits
- Total Tuition Fee Exemption for 4 semesters for Master’s degree candidates, 10 for Master’s-Ph.D. integrated degree candidates and 8 for Ph.D. degree candidates.
- Monthly Stipend (Up to 2,500,000 KRW): Stipend covers the cost of accommodation and other expenses.
- National Health Insurance Premium
- Opportunity to engage in part-time jobs for additional income.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- KAIST Online Application
- Previous Degree Certificates
- Degree Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Scan copy of Passport
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statements
- English Proficiency Document
- Citizens of English native speaking countries or officially English speaking countries are exempt from the English Proficiency Test.
- Those who completed their bachelor’s or masters in English native speaking countries are also exempt from the English Proficiency Test report.
- National Identity document of both parents.
How to Apply
To apply for The KAIST University Graduate Scholarship:
- Visit the KAIST scholarship webpage
- Complete the online application
- Upload all required attachments before the deadline.
- Pay the required application fee and submit the application.
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