KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025 (Fall Regular Intake) – Fully Funded
🌏 Study in South Korea with a Fully Funded Scholarship! The KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025 is now open for applications. This scholarship is available for Master’s, PhD, and Master’s leading to PhD programs at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, South Korea.
🎓 Final-year undergraduate students can also apply if they expect to graduate before September 2025.
📌 Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: South Korea 🇰🇷
- University Name: KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
- Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD, Master’s leading to PhD
- Program Start Date: September 1, 2025
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
🎯 Scholarship Benefits
KAIST offers various types of scholarships, and students are automatically considered for one of the following:
- KAIST University Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee waiver for:
- 4 semesters (Master’s)
- 10 semesters (Master’s-PhD integrated)
- 8 semesters (PhD)
✅ Monthly stipend for living expenses
✅ National Health Insurance coverage
- KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)
✅ Full tuition waiver for 4 semesters (Master’s, PhD)
✅ Monthly stipend: KRW 1,000,000 (approx. $750)
- KAIST Prestige Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students (KPS)
✅ Full tuition waiver for 8 semesters
✅ Monthly stipend: KRW 300,000 (approx. $225)
- KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship
✅ Full tuition waiver for 4 academic years
✅ Monthly stipend: KRW 2,500,000 (approx. $1,900)
- GKS Scholarship at KAIST
✅ Full tuition fee waiver
✅ Monthly stipend
✅ Accommodation
✅ Airfare tickets
✅ Health insurance
✅ Book allowance
📌 Note: Many KAIST students work part-time for extra income.
📚 Available Fields of Study
- College of Natural Sciences
- Life Science and Bioengineering
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts and Convergence Science
- College of Business
✅ Eligibility Criteria
✔ Open to all international students (non-Korean citizens).
✔ Bachelor’s degree required for Master’s applicants.
✔ Master’s degree required for PhD applicants.
✔ Final-year students can apply (must graduate before September 2025).
✔ English proficiency required:
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEIC: 720
- TEPS: 326
📌 English Proficiency Waiver:
You can request a waiver if you are from an English-speaking country or have completed your previous education in an English-speaking country.
📄 Required Documents
📌 All documents must be in English or Korean.
✅ National ID copy
✅ Parents’ National ID copies
✅ Family registration certificate
✅ Academic certificates (degree & transcripts)
✅ English proficiency test score (valid for 2 years)
✅ Two recommendation letters (from academic advisors)
✅ CV (if recommendations are from an employer)
✅ Honors, awards, and proof of employment (if applicable)
📍 How to Apply for KAIST Graduate Scholarship 2025?
1) Apply online through the KAIST admissions portal
2️) Pay the non-refundable application fee of $80 USD.
3️) Submit all required documents before the deadline (March 25, 2025).
4️) Check FAQs & eligibility requirements before applying.
📅 Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
🌟 Why Choose KAIST?
✅ One of South Korea’s top-ranked universities
✅ World-class faculty & research facilities
✅ Located in Daejeon – South Korea’s Silicon Valley
✅ Diverse international student community
🚀 Start your academic journey in South Korea with a KAIST scholarship! Apply now!
