South Korea Scholarships - KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship Applications are open for 2025-2026

 

A great scholarship opportunity to start your studies in South Korea! Applications are now open for the KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2025. KAIST offers a "Full Scholarship" for international students, and anyone from outside Korea can apply. If you're already studying at another university, you can still apply. Plus, you don’t need to provide a TOPIK (Korean language test) certificate when applying. The Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduates (GKS-U) is also available, providing full financial support.

Benefits

1. Full tuition coverage for 8 semesters (4 years).
2. Monthly living allowance of 350,000 KRW.
3. National Health Insurance coverage.

KAIST Scholarship Requirements

1. Must be an international student.
2. You must apply for admission to KAIST, and if admitted, you’ll automatically receive the scholarship—no separate application needed.
3. You need to maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 out of 4.3 after your freshman year.

Study Fields

You can apply to various programs, including Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Science & Bioengineering, Liberal Arts, and Business. Some of the available fields are:

1. Natural Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience.
2. Engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, and more.
3. Business: Management Engineering, Business & Technology Management.

English Proficiency

1. Submitting English test results like TOEFL or IELTS is recommended but not required.
2. You can still apply without these scores, and it won’t hurt your chances.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must have foreign citizenship, with neither parent being a Korean citizen.
2. Korean-origin applicants must have completed their entire education outside Korea.
3. Those holding Korean citizenship (even dual citizenship) cannot apply as international students.

Required Documents

1. Application form (submitted online).
2. One recommendation letter.
3. High school or university transcript.
4. Passport or national ID.
5. Statement of financial resources.

Application Process

1. Read the admission guidelines carefully.
2. Create an account at KAIST Application Portal.
3. Review your application to make sure everything is correct.
4. Pay the application fee (80 USD or 80,000 KRW).
5. There’s no separate scholarship application—once accepted, you’ll automatically receive the KAIST Scholarship.

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