The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has opened applications for the 2026 KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship for international students.
The KAIST Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity that covers full tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend of KRW 350,000 for living expenses, and includes national health insurance for the duration of the study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Korea
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | 350,000 KRW Monthly Stipend | National Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 6, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea, invites qualified international applicants to apply for the 2026 KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship. Established in 1971 as Korea’s first public, research-focused science and engineering institution, KAIST has become one of the most prestigious universities in Asia, recognized globally for its excellence in technology and innovation.
The scholarship provides international students with the opportunity to study in a world-class environment that fosters creativity, leadership, and research excellence. Applicants can apply for either the Spring or Fall semester, depending on their preferred entry period.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international applicant (non-Korean citizen)
- Meet the University’s minimum admission requirements for the chosen program or discipline
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.7 to be eligible for scholarship renewal
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee exemption for 8 semesters (4 years)
- Monthly living allowance of 350,000 KRW
- National Health Insurance coverage
How to Apply
To apply for the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official KAIST scholarship application webpage
- There is no separate application process for the scholarship—simply check “KAIST Scholarship” on the Statement of Financial Resources section of the online admission application
- All applications will be thoroughly and equally reviewed during the admission process
- Once selected for admission, candidates will automatically be entitled to the KAIST Scholarship
- The Spring application opens on September 20, 2024
- The deadline for application is January 6, 2026
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