Meet the academic requirements for admission to a Master’s or Doctoral program at KAIST.
The scholarship is open to government officials, public institution employees, or senior researchers at national research centers working in IT-related fields in developing countries.
Employees from private institutions cannot apply.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in an IT-related field is required.
If you have an English Proficiency Test, upload it. Otherwise, it can be replaced with an English phone interview with the ITTP director.
International Student Status: Must be an international student requiring a Study Permit to study in Canada.
Program Eligibility: Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program starting in Fall 2025.
Direct Entry: Must have applied directly from high school within two years of graduation, with no prior university or college experience (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award).
Academic Excellence: Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable).
An applicant must be an international or domestic student.
An applicant must have an offer or be enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University.
To be eligible for the scholarship an applicant must not receive income from another source to support if that income is greater than 75 percent of that student’s RTP.
Students of the RTP scholarship will be enrolled as on-campus full-time students.
Completed at least 4 years of undergraduate degree program.
Applicants for a master’s degree must be under 35 years old with a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants for a doctoral degree must be under 40 years old with a master’s degree.
IELTS is not required: If the previous degree was taught in English, the applicant may provide an English Proficiency Language Proof from the awarding institution.
The scholarship is open to both Australian and International applicants.
For new applicants: An Applicant must have applied for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. If selected, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship.
Applicants who are already enrolled in a graduate research degree can also apply.
Graduate courses
Graduate into industry with an internationally recognised, professional masters degree or graduate certificate.
Undergraduate courses
Gain a bachelors degree with global reach, tailored to your individual interests and ambitions.
Nationality: Applicants from all around the world are eligible to apply.
Education: Applicants must possess a completed Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BA) in Social Sciences (Economics, Public Policy) or a related field (e.g., Engineering, Political Science).
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory.
Professionals: Individuals actively working on projects related to digital transformation or sustainability.
Government Officials: Policymakers from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
International Student Status: Must be an international student requiring a Study Permit to study in Canada.
Program Eligibility: Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program starting in Fall 2025.
Direct Entry: Must have applied directly from high school within two years of graduation, with no prior university or college experience (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award).
Academic Excellence: Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable).
Leadership and Achievement: Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in arts, sports, or other individual achievements (where applicable).
Supporting Documents: Must upload a letter of recommendation and other supporting documents as required.
Admission is based on academic merit as well as open competition among all eligible applicants. In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for the applicant category you belong to, you should also ensure that you fulfil subject prerequisites for programmes you wish to be considered for.
Note that subject prerequisites are subject to changes every year. You are strongly encouraged to visit our website regularly for updates.
Examples of achievements
Medals won at the International Olympiads (Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)
Represented Singapore in arts or sports competitions
Participation in community service and volunteering work
Internship or notable work experience related to your degree choices
Key leadership positions in community service, or sports/arts associations, outside the school
Leading role in entrepreneurship efforts
Creation of a new software or app, or contribution to an open-source software, that is used by many people
Applicants should have Good Physical and mental health.
Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports.
Participants applying for an undergraduate program must hold a high school diploma and be under the age of 25 before September 1st, 2025.
Participants applying for the Master’s program admissions should hold a bachelor’s degree certificate and be under the age of 30 before September 1st, 2025.
There should be no 3rd division in academic career though two 2nd divisions are acceptable for category III but for C-I and II candidates should not have more than one second division in academic line.
Age should not be more than 40 ears if applicant is an employ, for all other cases age limit is 35 years.
Applicants with holding Ph.D degree are not eligible
Applicants availing any other scholarship are not eligible to apply
Travel, accommodation and meals will be fully-funded by the Program administration.
Candidates will be mentored according to their specific interests and will be given chance to connect with the world leaders and Foundation’s network.
Participants will attend the Annual Summit held in San Francisco and will strengthen their learning through this global exposure. It will be an amazing training period to learn how to tackle challenges of 21st century and grow together for a bigger cause.
The Swiss Government Excellence scholarships amount varies with the level of study as Research, PhD, Fine Arts students will receive 1’920- Swiss Francs per month and Postdoctoral students will receive a sum of 3’500.- Swiss Francs per month.
Health insurance is provided.
Travel expenses are covered.
Study tours to various European regions and free dinner all sponsored by the Swiss government.
The scholarship winners will be provided with other living allowances and won’t be required to pay any kind of course fee.