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KAIST University Scholarship 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded)

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Deadline

2026-08-05

Country

South Korea

Level

masters, phd

Organization

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Field

All academic fields and majors, Natural Sciences, Life Science & Bio engineering, Engineering, Business, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry, Medical Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The KAIST University Scholarship 2027 offers fully funded Master's and Doctoral (PhD) degrees for international students at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea. The scholarship is for the academic session 2027-28.

Coverage

This is a fully funded scholarship covering complete tuition fees. Recipients will receive a monthly stipend of 350,000 KRW for Master's students and 400,000 KRW for Doctoral students. Medical Health Insurance fees will be supported by the recipient's advisors or departments. International students also have the opportunity to earn money through on-campus part-time jobs.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to all international students from around the world. Ethiopian students are eligible to apply. Specific academic or other detailed eligibility criteria are not clearly stated in the provided content, beyond being an international student applying for a Master's or PhD degree.

Requirements

The content mentions that candidates need to submit "following document" but does not list the specific required documents. Therefore, the exact list of required documents is not clearly stated.

How to apply

Applicants must first apply online. After the online application, all required documents must be submitted by post to the Graduate Admissions Team, KAIST, at # 110, 1st Floor, E 16-1 B/D291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea.

Notes

The scholarship duration is 2 years for a Master's degree and 4 years for a PhD degree. KAIST is a national research university established by the Korean Government and is considered a top-ranked university in the country.

Source & Verification

Host organization: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://apply.kaist.ac.kr/InterGradApply/InterGradApply/Login

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.