Bolashak Scholarship

• Eligibility

-      Designed for high-performing students from Kazakhstan to pursue higher education at top universities around the world.

-      KAIST is among the select universities worldwide recognized for this prestigious program.

• Subsidies:Tuition, Living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover
• More Information:https://bolashak.gov.kz

China-KAIST Scholarships

• Eligibility

-       Candidates will be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application.

-       Candidates must not be currently working outside of China.

-       Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research.

-       Candidates must hold an unconditional offer letter from KAIST. They must therefore fulfill the relevant academic entry requirements set by KAIST.

• Subsidies: Living allowance, round-trip airfare, visa application fees
• Application Period: Apply to KAIST in December and for the CSC Scholarship in March.
• Procedures: Indicate CSC as your financial resource in the KAIST application. Apply for the CSC scholarship if admitted to KAIST.
• More Information: https://sa.csc.edu.cn/

Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) Scholarships

• Eligibility

-      Open to outstanding Indonesian students and professionals seeking higher education at leading universities worldwide.

-      Supports fields of study aligned with Indonesia’s national development priorities.

-      KAIST is one of the participating universities, recognized as a top global institution.

• Subsidies: Tuition, Living allowance, Additional support for travel, research and health insurance.
• More Information: https://lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id/en/

"la Caixa" Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility

-      Open to exceptional students from Spain and Portugal for pursuing postgraduate studies at top universities worldwide.

-      South Korea is one of the eligible countries for this scholarship program.

• Subsidies:Tuition, Living allowance, Additional support for travel expenses, health insurance, and academic materials.
• More Information: https://fundacionlacaixa.org/es/becas-posgrado-extranjero

POSCO Asia Fellowship (PAF) Program (STEM Fields Only)

• Eligibility: Asian citizens (excluding Koreans) applying for Master's, Integrated Master's/Doctoral, or Doctoral programs in STEM fields
• Subsidies: Tuition fee, monthly living expense, online Korean class, Korean culture experience
• Procedures: Apply after you receive admission from KAIST. Detailed application methods will be provided to applicants who are deemed eligible according to the criteria set by POSCO.
• More Information: https://www.postf.org/en/

Note: Scholarship eligibility requirements and benefits are subject to change depending on the supporting organization's circumstances.

Taiwan-KAIST Scholarship

• Eligibility: Citizens of the R.O.C., including those studying outside Taiwan. Only new Ph.D. applicants to KAIST are eligible.

-     Normally, residents in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, or Matsu

• Subsidies: Tuition fee, annual stipend
• Procedures: Apply in November following the Taiwan Mission in Korea's guidelines. Indicate the Taiwan Mission in Korea as your financial resource in the KAIST application.
• More Information:  https://www.scholarship.moe.gov.tw/top100

Vingroup scholarships

• Eligibility

-      Open to talented Vietnamese students to pursue postgraduate studies at top universities globally.

-      KAIST is one of the prestigious universities included in this program.

-      Focuses on fields such as science, technology, engineering, and healthcare to support Vietnam’s sustainable development.

• Subsidies: Tuition, Living allowance, Additional support for travel, health insurance and academic resources
• More Information:  https://scholarships.vinuni.edu.vn/