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Asian Programs - STEM-focused (KAIST OtherPrograms)
External (Asia-focused funder)
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityAsian citizens (excluding Koreans); Master's / Integrated MS-PhD / PhD in STEM.
DeadlineAnnual cycle
Tuition + monthly living expense + online Korean class + Korean culture experience.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Asian Programs - STEM-focused (KAIST OtherPrograms)
External (Asia-focused funder)
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelAnnual cycleDeadlineEngineering, Sciences, Computer ScienceFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedUniversity - Fully funded
Bolashak Scholarship (Kazakhstan) - KAIST-eligible
Government of Kazakhstan (KAIST is participating institution)
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityHigh-performing Kazakhstani students.
DeadlineAnnual cycle
Tuition + living allowance + overseas student health cover. External funder routed via KAIST OtherPrograms.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Bolashak Scholarship (Kazakhstan) - KAIST-eligible
Government of Kazakhstan (KAIST is participating institution)
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelAnnual cycleDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedGovernment - Unknown
China-KAIST Scholarship
KAIST / Chinese partner
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityChinese applicants.
DeadlineAnnual cycle
Mentioned on KAIST Scholarship Types page.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗China-KAIST Scholarship
KAIST / Chinese partner
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelAnnual cycleDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueUnknownUniversity - Fully funded
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) via KAIST
Korean Government (NIIED) / KAIST
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityNon-Korean citizens; both parents non-Korean; age and academic criteria per NIIED.
DeadlineTypically Feb-May annually
Airfare + full tuition + Korean language training + monthly stipend. KAIST is GKS-designated university; cross-reference studyinkorea.go.kr.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) via KAIST
Korean Government (NIIED) / KAIST
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelTypically Feb-May annuallyDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedGovernment - Fully funded
KAIST Scholarship (Graduate)
KAIST
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityAdmitted international graduate students who select KAIST Scholarship as funding source.
DeadlinePer admission cycle
Full tuition (4 sem MS / 10 sem MS-PhD integrated / 8 sem PhD) + monthly stipend (varies by dept) + NHI. Covers 94% of intl students per KAIST.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Scholarship (Graduate)
KAIST
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelPer admission cycleDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedUniversity - Unknown
Hyundai Motor Scholarship - KAIST
Hyundai Motor (private sponsor)
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityVerify intl eligibility per program.
DeadlineAnnual cycle
Mentioned on KAIST Scholarship Types page.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Hyundai Motor Scholarship - KAIST
Hyundai Motor (private sponsor)
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelAnnual cycleDeadlineEngineeringFieldSee official pageAward valueUnknownUniversity - Fully funded
KAIST Graduate Prestige Scholarship (KGPS)
KAIST
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityInternational applicants to Master's or Master's-PhD Integrated; highly competitive; nominated by dept head.
DeadlineAuto-considered at admission
Full tuition + KRW 1,000,000/month stipend for 4 regular semesters. No separate application.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Graduate Prestige Scholarship (KGPS)
KAIST
PostgraduateLevelAuto-considered at admissionDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedUniversity - Fully funded
KAIST Prestige Scholarship for International PhD Students (KPS)
KAIST
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityInternational applicants to Master's-PhD Integrated or PhD programs.
DeadlineAuto-considered at admission
Full tuition + KRW 300,000/month stipend for 8 regular semesters.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Prestige Scholarship for International PhD Students (KPS)
KAIST
DoctoralLevelAuto-considered at admissionDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedUniversity - Fully funded
LPDP / Indonesian Government Scholarship - KAIST-eligible
Government of Indonesia (KAIST is recognized top global institution)
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityIndonesian students/professionals; aligned with Indonesia's national priorities.
DeadlineAnnual cycle
Tuition + living allowance + travel + research + health insurance.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗LPDP / Indonesian Government Scholarship - KAIST-eligible
Government of Indonesia (KAIST is recognized top global institution)
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelAnnual cycleDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueFully fundedGovernment - Unknown
Russian Government Scholarship - KAIST
Russian Government
UniversityKAIST
EligibilityRussian citizens.
DeadlineAnnual cycle
Mentioned on KAIST Scholarship Types page.
Updated 10 Jun 2026Official website ↗Scholarship - KAIST
Russian Government
Postgraduate · DoctoralLevelAnnual cycleDeadlineAny fieldFieldSee official pageAward valueUnknownGovernment
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