KAIST Doctoral Special Scholarship
Stipend + institutional support for PhD study in South Korea.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Stipend + institutional support
Eligible applicants
Eligible KAIST doctoral students/applicants
Photo: AhmadElq, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
KAIST Doctoral Special Scholarship is offered by KAIST for PhD study in South Korea. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Stipend + institutional support
May be included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Stipend + institutional support. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 10, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible KAIST doctoral students/applicants.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- South Korea
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Eligible KAIST doctoral students/applicants. KAIST also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Eligible KAIST doctoral students/applicants
Study route
- PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Eligible KAIST doctoral students/applicants. KAIST also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Open the official programme page linked below.
- 2
Confirm the current eligibility, funding, and deadline.
- 3
Prepare the documents requested for your study level and applicant group.
- 4
Apply through the provider’s official route.
Application timeline
Application cycle
See official site for dates
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
KAIST
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 10, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.