GIST Scholarship in South Korea 2026

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South KoreaScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
South Korea
Region
Asia
Institution
GIST
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This PhD, Masters program in South Korea offers fully funded. The application deadline is 02 October 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Location: South Korea - Program level: PhD, Masters - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 02 October 2025

ELIGIBILITY - Before enrolling at GIST, applicants must have finished their last degree. - It is necessary to possess a bachelor’s degree that is comparable to a Korean bachelor’s degree. - This scholarship is only available to Overseas applicants in South Korea. - English proficiency is required. - Candidates need to have a solid academic background. - They ought to be able to exhibit a steady level of academic success. - All eligibility requirements and program-specific requirements must be fulfilled.

BENEFITS - 100% of tuition costs (₩3,607,000 per semester) are covered. - MS students receive a Monthly living allowance of ₩140,000, while PhD students receive ₩295,000. - Monthly meal allowance: around ₩100,000 for per student. - Monthly International Student Allowance: ₩120,000 (subject to a GPA of 3.0/4.5 or above). - The salary for a research assistantship is ₩6,400,000 for master’s degree students and ₩13,740,000 for doctoral students. - Travel Assistance: One-time payment for a round-trip ticket to South Korea. - Health Coverage: yearly physical plus 60% of national health insurance. - Benefits in terms of culture and education include the chance to learn at a renowned Korean university, experience Korean culture, and develop professional opportunities in South Korea. - GIST Scholarship Requirements:. - Application Process: Submit an online application. - Academic Records: Provide official degree certificates and transcripts (Apostille or certification from the Korean Embassy is preferred). - Recommendation Letters: Two letters of recommendation are required. - Identification: A copy of the applicant’s valid passport.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

7 requirements to review

  • Before enrolling at GIST, applicants must have finished their last degree.
  • It is necessary to possess a bachelor’s degree that is comparable to a Korean bachelor’s degree.
  • This scholarship is only available to Overseas applicants in South Korea.
  • English proficiency is required.
  • Candidates need to have a solid academic background.
  • They ought to be able to exhibit a steady level of academic success.
  • All eligibility requirements and program-specific requirements must be fulfilled.

Benefits & funding

13 perks included · Fully Funded

  • 100% of tuition costs (₩3,607,000 per semester) are covered.
  • MS students receive a Monthly living allowance of ₩140,000, while PhD students receive ₩295,000.
  • Monthly meal allowance: around ₩100,000 for per student.
  • Monthly International Student Allowance: ₩120,000 (subject to a GPA of 3.0/4.5 or above).
  • The salary for a research assistantship is ₩6,400,000 for master’s degree students and ₩13,740,000 for doctoral students.
  • Travel Assistance: One-time payment for a round-trip ticket to South Korea.
  • Health Coverage: yearly physical plus 60% of national health insurance.
  • Benefits in terms of culture and education include the chance to learn at a renowned Korean university, experience Korean culture, and develop professional opportunities in South Korea.
  • GIST Scholarship Requirements:.
  • Application Process: Submit an online application.
  • Academic Records: Provide official degree certificates and transcripts (Apostille or certification from the Korean Embassy is preferred).
  • Recommendation Letters: Two letters of recommendation are required.
  • Identification: A copy of the applicant’s valid passport.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationSep 24, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

South Korea · Asia

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Next step

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