Applications for the KAIST Application Fee Waiver Program 2026 for LDCs enrolled in undergraduate degree programs are currently being accepted. Interested candidates can learn more about this opportunity and apply by clicking here.
About KAIST Application Fee Waiver
Opportunity Details
The KAIST Application Fee Waiver Program is designed to enable exceptional individuals from one of the Least Developed Countries (according to the UN list of LDCs in 2024) to pursue their academic dreams at KAIST. This unique program is tailored for applicants seeking admission to our undergraduate programs, ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of deserving candidates.
Benefits of KAIST Application Fee Waiver
This scholarship provides the following benefits:
- Full waiver of application fee for eligible candidates.
- Opportunity to apply to KAIST without financial burden.
- Increased accessibility for students from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds.
KAIST Application Fee Waiver Requirements
- Applicants for KAIST International Undergraduate Admissions
- Applicants who are nationals of one of the countries listed below and have lived there since birth.
- Applicants with an exceptional academic standing within their high school, ranking in the top 5% or higher of their grade level.
Application Date and Process
- Application Fee Waiver Request Form: Eligible applicants must submit the form via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application Fee Waiver Request for 2026 Early Track”
- Letter of Recommendation from the Principal: This letter should be written by the Principal from the applicant’s high school. It should be submitted directly to [email protected] with the subject line “Letter of Recommendation for Applicant’s Name“ by the Principal or teachers from the school.
Notes:
- It should provide insight into the applicant’s character and highlight their academic excellence.
- A Letter of Recommendation submitted directly by the applicant will not be accepted.
- Please ensure that all required documents are submitted in full. Incomplete submissions will result in the denial of your fee waiver request.
- Please note that any documents that do not meet the eligibility requirements and document submission criteria will be excluded from the review process.
Application Deadline
04 September, 2025
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