KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 (Application Process)

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
South Korea
Region
Asia
Institution
KAIST Undergraduate
Administered by
KAIST University
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

There’s great news to start your academic career in South Korea: applications for the KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship are now being accepted. We will give a thorough explanation of the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship, its advantages, and a step-by-step guide to the application procedure in this post.

International students can apply for the fully funded 2025 - 2026 KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship is available for master’s programs and comes with medical insurance, a monthly stipend of up to 350,000 KRW, and complete tuition reimbursement.

Established in 1971, KAIST, also referred to as the “MIT of Asia,” is a prestigious university in Asia that aims to develop exceptional human resources in science and technology for the country while serving as an example of a research-focused school. As a valued member of the international scientific community, KAIST is today. International undergraduate and graduate students can apply for the KAIST International Student Scholarship at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Level of Study: Undergraduate

Institution: KAIST University

Location: South Korea

Program Duration: 8 semesters

Deadline

  • Early Entry Date: September 20, 2024 - October 22, 2024
  • Admission Period Regular: November 6, 2024 - January 7, 2025

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Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

5 requirements to review

  • In order to be eligible for the KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants need to meet the following criteria:
  • English is the required language.
  • All nations in the globe are eligible, with the exception of those whose citizenship is Korean (dual citizenship is likewise ineligible).
  • Early Only, Spring Semester 2025: By February 28, 2025, candidates must have completed their high school education or be on track to do so.
  • Fall 2025 Semester: Applicants must be scheduled to graduate from high school by August 31, 2025, or have already graduated.

Benefits & funding

3 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Full Tuition: Eight semesters of tuition-free study.
  • Monthly Living Expenses: 350,000 KRW.
  • Health insurance coverage, or medical insurance.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1One Recommendation Letter.
  2. 2Secondary/Tertiary School Profile.
  3. 3High School/University Transcript.
  4. 4Standardised Official Test Report.
  5. 5English Proficiency Test Report.
  6. 6Passport or National ID.
  7. 7Statement of Financial Resources for KAIST Scholarship.
  8. 8Statement of Financial Resources for Sponsorship.
  9. 9Honours and Awards (Optional).
  10. 10Early Entry Date: September 20, 2024 – October 22, 2024.
  11. 11Admission Period Regular: November 6, 2024 – January 7, 2025.
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Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJun 1, 2024
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

South Korea · Asia

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://gradadmissions.mit.edu/apply

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