Partial

Monthly Stipends (All International Students) at GIST 2026

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Award

Partial

Awards

—

Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Monthly Stipends (All International Students) at GIST 2026 is offered by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea. It provides partial funding to international students enrolled in Masters or PhD programs at GIST. The stipend includes a monthly student allowance of 140,000 won for M.S. students and 295,000 won for PhD students, plus a monthly meal allowance of approximately 100,000 won. To be eligible, applicants must have an offer letter for a PhD or Masters program at GIST, be international students (excluding South Korean nationals), and meet the university's admission requirements. They must also achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.5) in the previous semester and complete at least 9 credits in the preceding semester for the student and meal allowances. Additionally, international students receive a monthly allowance of 120,000 won with a GPA of 3.0 or better. The scholarship is open to students of all nationalities except South Korean, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

Must have an offer letter for a PhD or Masters program at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST).
Must be an international student (open to all except South Korean nationals).
Must surpass the admission requirements set by the University.
Must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.5) in the previous semester.
Must have completed at least 9 credits in the preceding semester for the student and meal allowances.

Benefits

Student allowance: 140,000 won per month for M.S. students.
Student allowance: 295,000 won per month for PhD students.
Monthly meal allowance: approximately 100,000 won.
International students receive a monthly allowance of 120,000 won.

How to apply

Obtain an offer letter for a PhD or Masters program at GIST.
Ensure you meet the admission requirements and GPA criteria.
Submit the scholarship application as per the university's instructions.
Maintain the required GPA and credit completion each semester to continue receiving the stipend.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/monthly-stipends-for-all-international-students