[Apply Now] 2023/2024 KAIST International Scholarship Programs

KAIST is a young and ambitious university who leads science and technology and contributes to the world for the better. Our history begins with our students. If you want to be a part of our audacious history, now is time to learn and prepare. There are two categories of Scholarship available to international students, Apply for anyone that you are eligible for.

Scholarship provider:  Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Degree Category: Masters & PhD
Eligible Country: International
Application Closing Date: September 15th, 2022

KAIST Scholarship

Eligibility

• Applicants must hold citizenship outside Korea.
• Applicants hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree before enrollment at KAIST.
• Applicants hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree before enrollment at KAIST
• Those who apply for graduate programs through KAIST International Graduate Admission cycles
• Students must maintain GPA over 2.0 out of 4.3 at KAIST
• GPA requirement of Seoul campus may be different from the above requirement.

Scholarship Package

• Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 4 semesters (MS) / 10 semesters (MS-PhD Integrated) / 8 semesters (PhD)
• Stipend: 350,000 KRW per month (MS) or 400,000 KRW per month (PhD). The stipend rate may vary by research project participation.
• National Health Insurance premium

KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)

Eligibility

• Applicants must hold citizenship outside Korea.
• Those who apply for Master’s or Master’s-Ph.D. Integrated programs through KAIST International Graduate Admission cycles.
• The requirement, application term, and selection criteria are the same as KAIST Scholarship.
• KGPS doesn’t require an additional application other than KAIST Scholarship application.
• Awardees will be selected out of the KAIST Scholarship awardees.

Scholarship Benefits

• KGPS guarantees full tuition fees
• Monthly stipend of KRW 1,000,000 for 2 years.

How to Apply for the 2023/2024 KAIST International Scholarship Programs

Interested applicants are to apply via the official application link. Click the Apply Now button below to apply. Visit the official announcement page for more details.