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KAIST Prestige Scholarship (KPS)

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Application status as of 2026-10-07 (KST). Each source has its own recorded review date. A policy without application dates is not an open call. Alternative award tiers must not be added together.

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KAIST · Daejeon

KAIST Prestige Scholarship (KPS)

PhD or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants

PhD or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants

PhD; Integrated

Full tuition + KRW 300,000/month

Language requirement: Admission English: IELTS 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326 or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). Official nationality and education-based exemptions apply.

  • Select KAIST scholarship as the financial resource during admission. English admission requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326; TOEFL 83 for tests beforeJanuary 21,2026, or new-scale 4.5 for later tests. Official nationality, education-based and programme exemptions apply. Meeting an admission English standard does not guarantee scholarship selection. PhD or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants

Closed Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-09-01 KST

Official source ↗ · KAIST Scholarship; KGPS; KPS

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Later semesters and re-application

If selected, full tuition and KRW 300,000/month for 8 regular semesters. For integrated students, this award begins at the PhD phase. Department recommendation and college-dean selection required.

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