About the Scholarship Scheme
Strong background in Mathematics, Physics, and Computing (minimum 3.7/5.0 CGPA or top 10% secondary school score).
100% Full Tuition Waiver with zero out-of-pocket tuition liability.
Monthly living allowance deposited directly into your bank account.
Roundtrip economy flights from your home country included.
Full international health surcharge / NHS medical insurance covered.
Zero application fees ($0 / ₦0) on the official provider portal.
Exclusive alumni network spanning global corporate & policy leaders.
Institutional Profile & Rules
Scholarship Funding & Complete Benefits
Comprehensive breakdown of all expenses covered under this award.
100% Tuition Fees Coverage
100% Full Tuition Exemption across all 8 semesters of Bachelor’s or 4 semesters of Master’s
Zero Tuition LiabilityMonthly Living Allowance
₩350,000 per month living allowance (plus research assistantship stipends up to ₩1,000,000/mo from lab advisors)
Direct DepositInternational Travel
Research conference and lab travel grants available
Roundtrip CoveredMedical & Health Cover
Korean National Health Insurance full coverage support
Full Surcharge PaidArrival Grant & Research Allowance
100% of all lectures and research at KAIST are conducted in English
Relocation SupportApplication Fee ($0 Guarantee)
KAIST online admission application fee (approx. $80)
$0 / ₦0 VerifiedYour Profile Compatibility
Evaluated across 6 criteria benchmarks using your saved student profile.
Eligibility Checklist
Nationality / Origin: Open to African Scholars (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Your nationality is confirmed eligible for this scheme.
Academic Degree Level: BACHELOR
Matches your current education trajectory.
Field Discipline: cs it, data ai, engineering
Eligible across accredited faculty programs.
Academic Standing / Minimum CGPA: 3.7/5.0 (First Class or 2:1)
Exceeds the minimum academic cutoff requirement.
English Proficiency / WAEC Waiver: WAEC C6+ Accepted (IELTS Exempted)
No mandatory $250 IELTS fee required for eligible applicants.
Work Experience / Leadership: STEM competition awards, Olympiad participation, or software project portfolio.
Extracurricular leadership & university involvement qualify.
Official Application Roadmap & Stages
Follow these verified stages to submit a winning application.
Complete online application on the KAIST International Admissions portal.
Check the box for "KAIST Scholarship" during application.
Upload academic documents and ensure recommender submits evaluation.
Admissions results and scholarship award notification published concurrently.
Always begin your application at least 3 weeks prior to the official deadline. Secure your academic recommendation letters early and ensure your statement of purpose links your chosen studies with measurable future contributions in your home community.
Required Document Vault
Tick items as you prepare and scan your verified copies.
ScholarshipHQ Intelligence Guide
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