Do I need TOPIK for Korean scholarships?

No for English-taught tracks. GKS includes a fully funded one-year Korean language course before degree study.

Can I work part-time on a GKS scholarship in Korea?

Yes — student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term once registered with the host university's international office.

South Korea · Asia

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

All scholarships listed in our database from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), hosted in South Korea. Each card links to the official sponsor page.

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South Korea offers the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) plus university-specific awards at KAIST, SNU, POSTECH and Yonsei for African students.

Capital: Seoul
Languages: English / Korean

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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

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Scholarships from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

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KAIST Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students
Upcoming regular Fall admission round: opens 10 November 2026; closes 14 January 2027 at 18:00 KST (09:00 UTC). Recommendation deadlines differ.
KAIST’s regular Fall admission round opens 10 November 2026 and closes 14 January 2027 at 18:00 KST. Upcoming, not currently open.
Award
Full tuition for eight semesters; KRW 350,000 monthly stipend; medical health insurance
Level
Undergraduate
Host country
South Korea
Eligibility: International applicants meeting KAIST nationality, parental-citizenship or Korean-origin schooling conditions. Korean dual nationals excluded; alternate conditions apply to foreign nationals of Korean origin. African inclusion inferred from international category. After freshman year maintain GPA above 2.7/4.3.

History & track record

Founded

Not published

Awards granted

1 listed here

Count of awards we have catalogued

Currently open

1 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

Every Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) award we have listed

2026KAIST Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate · Full tuition for eight semesters; KRW 350,000 monthly stipend; medical health insurance · Deadline: Upcoming regular Fall admission round: opens 10 November 2026; closes 14 January 2027 at 18:00 KST (09:00 UTC). Recommendation deadlines differ.

Studying in South Korea — quick answers

Do I need TOPIK for Korean scholarships?: No for English-taught tracks. GKS includes a fully funded one-year Korean language course before degree study.
Can I work part-time on a GKS scholarship in Korea?: Yes — student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term once registered with the host university's international office.