KAIST University Graduate Scholarship aims to contribute to advanced science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship of International students.
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.
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: March 25, 2025
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 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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- All international students not holding Korean nationality are eligible to apply.
- For the master’s degree program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or expected to receive it by August 31st, 2025.
- For the doctoral degree program, A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or be 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
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- 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): Students will cover the cost of Accommodation and other Expenses from the Stipend.
- National Health Insurance Premium
- Opportunity to engage in part-time jobs for additional income. fun, and time passes.
Required Documents
To apply for the KAIST University Graduate 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 this scholarship:
- Visit the KAIST scholarship webpage.
- Complete the online application form using the green button provided below.
- Upload all required attachments before the deadline.
- Pay the required application fee and submit the application.
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