KAIST Scholarship- Korea

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) offers scholarships to talented international students pursuing undergraduate (Bachelor's) degrees. These scholarships cover tuition fees and provide a stipend for living expenses, supporting students in their academic pursuits at one of Korea's premier institutions.

1. Neither parent is a Korean citizen

2. Korean-origin candidates must have completed all primary and secondary education outside of Korea

3. Dual or single Korean citizens are not eligible as international students

4. Alternatively, applicants who have graduated or will graduate from a Korean school are eligible to apply

1. Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters

2. Living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month

3. Medical Health insurance

1. Create an account on the KAIST application platform through the scholarship's website.

2. Complete the online application form and save your progress.

3. Pay the application fee (non-refundable).

4. Upload required documents.

5. Ensure your recommender submits a letter of recommendation via email from KAIST.

Required Documents:

1. High school or university transcript

2. Copy of passport or national ID

3. Statement of financial resources (KAIST Scholarship or Sponsorship form)

4. Facts Concerning Entry and Exit Certificate (Korean Origin only)

5. Loss of Korean Nationality (Korean Origin only)

Optional Documents:

1. Honors and awards

2. High school profile (recommended)

3. Standardized official language test score report

4. English proficiency test score report (strongly recommended):

- TOEFL iBT 83

- TEPS (NEW) 326

- IELTS 6.5

- TOEIC Listening & Reading 720

5. Official test score reports:

- SAT

- AP

- IB

- GCE-A

- Korean Scholastic Ability Test