Are you looking to pursue a fully funded graduate degree in South Korea? Applications are now open for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship for the Spring 2025 intake. This prestigious scholarship is available for international students aiming to pursue an MS, MS leading to PhD, or PhD at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST is one of the top-ranked public universities globally, offering a vibrant academic environment for students from all over the world.
About the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship (Spring 2025)
- Host Country: South Korea
- University Name: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
- Eligible Programs: Master’s, MS leading to PhD, and PhD
- Study Commencement: February 2025
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: September 12, 2024
- Document Submission Deadline: September 23, 2024
Scholarship Benefits
KAIST offers a variety of scholarship opportunities under the KAIST University Scholarship, KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS), and the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). Below are the benefits you can receive:
KAIST University Scholarship:
- Full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 semesters for Master’s students, 10 semesters for MS-PhD integrated students, and 8 semesters for PhD students.
- Monthly stipend: KRW 350,000 for Master’s programs and KRW 400,000 for PhD programs.
- Monthly national health insurance coverage.
KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS):
- Full tuition coverage for 4 semesters.
- Monthly stipend: KRW 1,000,000 for 4 semesters.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS):
- This is a Korean government scholarship that includes coverage for airfare, monthly allowance, settlement allowance, language training fees, and tuition. Note that this program is currently closed for graduate degree programs.
Degrees and Programs Offered for Spring 2025
- College of Natural Sciences
- Life Science and Bioengineering
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts and Convergence Science
- College of Business
Eligibility Criteria
- International Students: Only non-Korean citizens are eligible to apply.
- Academic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree for Master’s program applicants.
- Master’s degree for PhD program applicants.
- Language Proficiency: Over 80% of the courses are offered in English.
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
- TOEIC: Minimum score of 720
- TEPS: Minimum score of 326
English Proficiency Waiver:
- You may request a waiver if you hold citizenship or have completed previous education in countries where English is the primary language (e.g., USA, UK, Australia, Canada).
Required Documents
All documents must be submitted in either Korean or English:
- Copy of your national ID card.
- Copies of your parents' national ID cards.
- Family registration certificate showing your relationship with your parents.
- Certificates for all completed degrees or a letter of expected graduation if the degree is incomplete.
- English proficiency test report (taken within two years of September 2024).
- Two academic recommendation letters.
- CV and proof of employment (if applicable).
- Honors, awards, and any other relevant certificates.
How to Apply for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025
- Online Application: Complete the online application form at KAIST Graduate Application Portal.
- Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee of $80.
- Recommendation Letters: Ensure your recommendation letters are uploaded to the system by September 23, 2024.
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the official scholarship announcement here.
