2026 GIST Fully Funded Scholarship in Korea

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is now accepting online applications for the Spring 2026 intake.

The GIST Scholarship Korea is open to Master's, Leading to Ph.D., and Doctoral Degree programs. More importantly, GIST is one of the few universities in Asia that do not require application fees.

The Scholarship includes tuition Fees, meals, accommodation, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and a Flight ticket. Below are more details about the GIST Scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.

Summary

1. Host Country: South Korea
2. Application Deadline: October 2, 2025
3. Study Abroad: Study in Asia
4. Category: Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postgraduate Scholarships
5. Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend ($4,450) | Travel Costs | Housing | Health Insurance
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for 2026 GIST Fully Funded Scholarship in Korea

To be considered for the GIST Scholarship, you must:

1. Be a domestic or international student
2. Hold a bachelor's degree
3. Meet the English or Korean Language requirements of the university.

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:

1. Application Form
2. Bachelor's Degree Transcript
3. Recommendation Letters
4. Applicant’s passport
5. English Proficiency Tests score

Applicants may be permitted to apply for admission with an English Proficiency letter to the Institute and may be given conditional admission.

Benefits of 2026 GIST Fully Funded Scholarship in Korea

The GIST Scholarship covers ;

1. Tuition fully supported: 3,607,000 won per semester
2. Monthly stipend for all international students
3. Student allowance: 140,000 won per month for M.S. students, 295,000 won per month for Ph.D. students
4. Meal allowance: nearly 100,000 won per month
5. ※Students should have completed at least 9 credits in the previous semester for the above two.
6. International student allowance: 120,000 won per month
7. Research Stipend for students participating in research projects
8. 6,400,000 won per year of M.S.
9. 13,740,000 won per year of Ph.D.
10. Housing (All Students)
11. Health Insurance (All International Students)
12. Annual medical checkup
13. Flight Reimbursement (All Incoming International Students)

How to Apply

To apply for the GIST Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should visit the GIST Scholarship 2026 Webpage

1. Proceed to the online application portal
2. Choose your field of study and complete all relevant sections of the online application form.
3. A notification of results will be sent to the email address provided on or around October 2nd, 2025, for Spring 2026 admission.

Application Deadline:

October 2, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for 2026 GIST Fully Funded Scholarship in Korea