For the year 2023, the GIST Scholarship in South Korea is now accepting applications. International students who are in the field of Science and Technology must take advantage of this opportunity.
International students from all countries are eligible to apply for this fully funded scholarship and subsequently enjoy world-class education at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology.
The scholarship aims to train individuals in the fields of science and technology.
This completely supported fellowship assists persons in their pursuit of MS, PhD, and MS degrees that lead to PhD degrees. Through researc-oriented projects and top-notch tuition from GIST, applicants are assured of a better education.
Qualification
- Before enrolling at GIST, applicants must have earned their final degree.
- Their bachelor’s degree must be on par with a bachelor’s from Korea.
- Moreover, candidates from various nations are welcome (except for South Korea).
- They ought to be proficient in English.
Applicants need to have a strong academic history. - Students must exhibit superior academic performance.
- Also, they need to fulfill the prerequisites and requirements of the course or program they are applying for.
Benefits
- The scholarship will cover full tuition.
- Opportunity to study and live in South Korea.
- A 140,000 Won stipend will be given to MS students each month.
- A 295,000 Won stipend will be given to PhD students each month.
- Students pursuing MS and PhD degrees will be given a meal subsidy or allowance of 100,000 Won.
- MS and PhD students will be given a 120,000 Won international student allowance.
- Nonetheless, students must continue to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above out of a possible 4.5 for the prior semester.
- A research assistantship worth 4,785,384 won will be provided to MS students who take part in research projects, while a research assistantship worth 12,263,262 won will be provided to Ph.D. students.
- Also, GIST will pay for a one-way ticket to South Korea (only once).
- Moreover, 60% of national health insurance will be covered, including yearly physicals or check ups.
Programmes offered for the GIST Scholarship
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Earth Science and Environmental Engineering
- School of Life Science
- Department of Physics and Photon Science
- School of Integrated Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Graduate School
- School of Energy Convergence
Documents Required
- Online application
- Official transcripts and degrees. It is recommended to use an apostille, but notarized copies are also acceptable.
- Two letters of recommendation bearing the endorsers’ stamps and signatures.
- Apassport photocopy for the applicant.
Report of the official English language test Examples include the TOEFL (BT) 80, TOEFL (PBT) 550, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 750, and NEW TEPS 327. - If you are unable to get your test results in a timely manner, your home university may be able to provide you a professional
- English language competence certificate attesting to the fact that English was used as the primary medium of instruction at your prior institution.
Procedure to Submit an Application for the 2023 GIST South Korea Scholarship
- You can submit your application by visiting the apply now link below.
- Make sure you read on the eligibility criteria and supporting documents needed.
- Fill all spaces correctly and upload necessary documents.
- Review application and submit.
The application deadline for the GIST Scholarship in South Korea is April 14, 2023. Currently Available is the Melbourne Undergraduate Scholarship 2023 and the Australia Awards Scholarships.
