GIST International Graduate Student Scholarship
Full tuition support plus monthly allowances, health insurance support and a one-way flight reimbursement for international graduate students admitted to GIST.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
South Korea
Funding
Tuition of 3,607,000 won per semester fully supported. Student allowance 140,000 won/month (MS) or 295,000 won/month (PhD); meal allowance about 100,000 won/month; international student allowance 120,000 won/month (GPA 3.0/4.5). 60% of health insurance and a one-way flight reimbursement. Research assistantship pay is extra.
Eligible applicants
International graduate students admitted to GIST
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Overview
GIST International Graduate Student Scholarship is offered by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) for Master’s, PhD study in South Korea. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition
Included
Monthly allowances
Included
Health insurance support (60%)
Included
One-way flight
Included
Tuition of 3,607,000 won per semester fully supported. Student allowance 140,000 won/month (MS) or 295,000 won/month (PhD); meal allowance about 100,000 won/month; international student allowance 120,000 won/month (GPA 3.0/4.5). 60% of health insurance and a one-way flight reimbursement. Research assistantship pay is extra. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International graduate students admitted to GIST.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- South Korea
Official eligibility summary
Financial support is described for all international students at GIST; apply through the online application link on the page. No other eligibility criteria are listed.
Applicant profile
- International graduate students admitted to GIST
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in South Korea
Current-cycle criteria
- Financial support is described for all international students at GIST; apply through the online application link on the page. No other eligibility criteria are listed.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission documents
How to apply
- 1
Use the Online Application link on the GIST international admissions page
Application timeline
Application cycle
No dates on the page; check the graduate admissions site for current deadlines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.