- The 2025 KAIST University graduate scholarship is now open to international students, including Nigerians and others
- The scholarship offers up to 2,500,000 KRW as a stipend and a full tuition fee waiver
- TheRadar has compiled a comprehensive article on the application process
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), located in Daejeon, South Korea, is one of the leading research-oriented universities in Asia.
Established in 1971, it has consistently ranked among the top universities globally in science and technology. It is renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and global outreach.
For 2025, KAIST continues its commitment to attracting talented international students through its prestigious Graduate Scholarship programme.
The KAIST Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded programme for international students enrolling in Master’s or Ph.D. programmes. It alleviates financial barriers and allows students to focus on research and studies.
The fully funded scholarship is designed to nurture outstanding minds in science, technology, engineering, and related fields, fostering global leaders who can contribute to solving complex challenges worldwide.
Eligibility requirements for KAIST scholarship
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Citizenship: Must be an international student (non-Korean citizen).
2. Academic background:
- For Master’s programme: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- For Ph.D. programme: A Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
3. English proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC scores unless their previous degree was taught in English.
Benefits of KAIST scholarship
- Full tuition coverage for the standard duration of the programme (Master’s: 2 years, Ph.D.: 4 years).
- Monthly stipend: Up to 2,500,000 KRW for living and accommodation expenses.
- Medical insurance coverage.
Required documents for KAIST scholarship
- Previous degree certificates.
- Degree transcripts.
- Letter of recommendation.
- Scanned copy of passport.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Personal statement.
- English proficiency document: Exemptions apply to citizens of English-speaking countries or graduates from institutions in such countries.
- The national identity documents for both parents.
Application process for KAIST scholarship
1. Online application: Complete the online application form on the KAIST admissions portal.
2. Document submission: Applicants must upload all the required documents
3. Application fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee (approx. USD 80).
4. Application submission: Submit the application before the deadline.
Deadline for KAIST scholarship
Application deadline: December 23, 2024.
Australian Government launches scholarship for Nigerians, others at University of Sydney
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Australian Government Research Training Programme (RTP) Scholarship at the University of Sydney was open to international applicants, including Nigerians.
The scholarship provides significant financial support to international students, helping them manage tuition fees, living expenses, and other research-related costs.