KAIST South Korea Scholarships Fall Intake 2025-2026 (Fully Funded)
Fully Funded
South Korea
Masters, PhD
Deadline: 23 December 2024
What the award covers
KAIST, located in Daejeon, South Korea, is a hub for innovation and research, attracting students from all over the globe. With fully funded scholarships, outstanding academic programs, and exposure to South Korea's vibrant culture, this opportunity is a life-changing step for aspiring scholars. The KAIST Graduate Scholarship 2025 ensures financial ease so you can focus on your studies and research. The scholarship programs include:
KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS):
- Full tuition for 4 semesters (Master’s or PhD)
- Monthly stipend of KRW 1,000,000
- Full tuition for 8 semesters
- Monthly stipend of KRW 300,000
KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship:
- Full tuition for 4 years (PhD)
- Monthly stipend of KRW 2,500,000
Additional benefits include:
- Health insurance coverage
- Opportunities for part-time jobs
- Networking with world-class researchers
Subjects
Who can apply
This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities. (Except Koreans)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the KAIST Graduate Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be international students without Korean citizenship.
- For Master’s programs: Submit proof of a Bachelor’s degree.
- For PhD programs: Submit proof of a Master’s degree.
- Final-year undergraduate or Master’s students expecting to graduate before September 2025 are also eligible.
English proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEIC: 720
- TEPS: 326
- English Proficiency Waiver: Applicants from English-speaking countries or those who completed their previous education in English are eligible for a waiver.
How to apply
Required Documents
Ensure all documents are in Korean or English. Submit:
- A scanned copy of your national ID.
- National IDs of both parents.
- Family registration proof showing the relationship with parents.
- Academic certificates and transcripts.
- English proficiency test results (if applicable).
- Two recommendation letters.
- CV (if recommendation letters are from employers).
- Proof of honors, awards, or employment.
How to Apply?
To apply for the KAIST Graduate Scholarship:
- Complete the online application form at KAIST Graduate Application Portal.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of $80.
- Submit the required documents.
Why Choose KAIST?
Studying at KAIST opens doors to:
- World-class education and research opportunities.
- Experiencing the dynamic and innovative Korean lifestyle.
- Networking with global peers and industry leaders.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your academic journey with the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025.
Click here to apply before the deadline on December 23, 2024!
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