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2027 KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship in Korea: Fully Funded Opportunity

Published: August 4, 2026;4 min read;By Scholars World

KAIST University Scholarship: Have you thought about a fully-funded undergraduate scholarship in Korea?

The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has announced its decision to offer fully funded KAIST scholarships to eligible international students.

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The KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship will cater for the tuition and medical insurance costs throughout the period of study (usually 8 semesters), and will also provide a monthly stipend of KRW300,000.

Find out more about this special opportunity by taking time to read this post in full.

KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: KAIST University
Host Country: Asia || Korea
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Costs • Accommodation • KRW350,000 Living Stipends
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries
Deadline: October 22, 2026

KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 Details

The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) offers the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship to undergraduate international students. 

KAIST international Scholarships are very competitive and once a student is selected by KAIST, his/her tuition fee is waived off and he/she will get scholarship based on KAIST policies.

KAIST welcomes applications from all over the world. Eligible international undergraduate applicants wishing to study at KAIST are invited to apply for the KAIST International Student Scholarship as they apply for their course. You can choose to apply either for SPRING semester or Fall semester.

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KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits

KAIST Scholarship covering entire tuition fee for 4 years once admitted. Includes:

  • Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
  • Living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month
  • National Health insurance

The scholarship is valid and renewable throughout the period of study depending on your chosen programme.

KAIST Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Be an international applicant
  • Applicants who have graduated or will graduate from high school by February 28, 2027.
  • Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship (including dual citizenship) are NOT eligible to apply as international students.
  • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (for program/discipline-specific information,
  • Maintain a  minimum CGPA OF 2.7 to be eligible for the scholarship renewal.

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Required Documents for KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship 2027

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

  • Application Form
  • High School and University Transcripts
  • Copy of Passport or National ID
  • Standardized Test Score Reports (e.g., SAT, ACT, AP, IB, GCE A-Level, or other national high school leaving or university entrance examinations)
  • English Proficiency Test (EPT) Score Reports (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or TEPS)
  • Letters of Recommendation (Highly recommended, Up to Two)
  • Honors and Awards
  • High School Profile
  • School Report
  • Certificate of Entry and Exit (issued by the Korean Immigration Office) (Required for Korean Origin Only)
  • Certificate of Loss of Korean Nationality (Required for Korean Origin Only)

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How To Apply for KAIST Scholarship 2027

The step-by-step guide to apply for the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship is as follows;

  • Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
  • There is no separate process for applying for the scholarship. Just check “KAIST scholarship” in the Statement of Financial Resources section on the online application for admission.
  • Create an account and complete the online application form
  • Ensure that all required fields are filled out and properly saved.
  • Submit required documents: Upload scanned copies of all required documents to the application by the application
    deadline.
  • Review the application: Before proceeding, carefully review the application to ensure
  • Pay the application fee: USD 80
  • Once the application fee is paid, the application cannot be deleted or cancelled. However, it is still
    possible to update or modify the application during the application period.
  • Attend an online interview (If required): Interviews may be conducted if deemed necessary. Selected applicants will be contacted individually via email with further instructions
Application Deadline: October 22, 2026
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