The GIST Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded program for international students to pursue graduate studies at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea.
Key Details
- Programs: Master’s (2 years), Ph.D., and Integrated MS/Ph.D.
- Deadline: April 10, 2026 (for the Fall 2026 intake).
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities; requires a Bachelor’s degree for Master’s applicants and a Master’s degree for Ph.D. applicants.
Financial Benefits
- Tuition: Fully covered for all students.
- Monthly Stipends: 140,000 won (Master’s) or 295,000 won (Ph.D.), plus an additional 120,000 won for international students with a GPA over 3.0.
- Research Assistantships: Average annual support of 4,820,000 won (MS) and 11,480,000 won (Ph.D.).
- Extras: Meal vouchers (~100,000 won/month), 60% health insurance coverage, and one-way flight reimbursement to Korea.
Available Fields
The scholarship covers various STEM departments, including:
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Life Sciences & Biomedical Science
- Chemistry & Physics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Materials Science & Earth Sciences
Application: https://www.gist.ac.kr/iadm/html/sub02/020101.html
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