How to Apply for the GIST Scholarship in Korea

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The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology annually calls for applications for the GIST Scholarship for international students to study in Asia.

The GIST Scholarship is a fully funded award covering the tuition, travel, health and stipends for incoming Master’s and PhD students who are willing to study in South Korea.

In this post, we will highlight the details, requirements, benefits, and the simplified procedure for your application for the GIST Scholarship program.

GIST Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Korea
  • Study Abroad: Study in Asia 
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Travel Costs
  • Deadline: April 15, 2024

GIST Scholarship Details:

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is now accepting online applications for the Fall 2024 intake.

The GIST Scholarship 2024 is open to Masters, Master Leading to Ph.D., and Doctoral Degree programs. 

Eligibility Requirements for the GIST Scholarship

To be considered for the GIST Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a domestic or international student
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Meet the English or Korean Language requirements of the university.

Benefits of GIST Scholarship 2024

The GIST Scholarship covers ;

  • Full Tuition Fee Supported
  • Monthly stipend for all international students
  • Research Stipend for students participating in research projects
  • Housing (All Students)
  • 60% Health Insurance (All International Students)
  • Annual medical checkup
  • Flight Reimbursement (All Incoming International Students)

Required Documents for the 2024 GIST Scholarship

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

  • Application Form
  • Bachelors Degree Transcript
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Applicant’s passport
  • 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.

How to Apply for GIST Scholarship (Step by Step)

To apply for the GIST Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;

  • Click on the button below to visit the program’s website
  • Proceed to the online application portal
  • Choose your field of study and complete all relevant sections of the online application form.
  • A notification of results will be sent to the email address provided on or around June 15 for Fall admission.

click here to apply

Deadline: April 15, 2024