Scholarship
GIST International Student Scholarship
A comprehensive scholarship for international students pursuing integrated MS and PhD programs at GIST. It covers tuition, living allowances, and research assistance.
About this scholarship
GIST International Student Scholarship is offered by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) for study in South Korea at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, 140,000-295,000 KRW/month living allowance, plus research stipends, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, 140,000-295,000 KRW/month living allowance, plus research stipends. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology and Engineering. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International students admitted to GIST graduate programs.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-10. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology and Engineering
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
- Study destination
- South Korea
- Award
- Full tuition, 140,000-295,000 KRW/month living allowance, plus research stipends
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology and Engineering
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-10
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23