#OpportunitiesCorner: Week 3 – February 2025

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Hello there! The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs’ #OpportunitiesCorner is an update on available scholarships, exchange programs, conferences, workshops, and other skill-enhancing initiatives for UP Diliman students. Here’s for the 3rd week of February 2025:

KAIST INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

The 2025 KAIST (Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Fall International Graduate Admission (regular track) is open for applications!

KAIST has made distinguished impacts on academia and industries for the last half-century. KAIST was founded in 1971 and has been a unique cradle for fostering outstanding scientists and engineers. They have contributed to advanced science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship and facilitated the Korean economic miracle with a strong foundation in science and technology. Looking ahead to the next half-century, KAIST combines excellence in science and research and innovative history to create value for the world.

KAIST Open House Webinar

Introduction to KAIST and Graduate Admissions for International Students

Online Meetings with Student Ambassador

A series of interactive sessions that offer a unique opportunity to learn about life on KAIST, hear firsthand experiences from our student ambassadors, and receive valuable tips for applying to our esteemed graduate programs.

Register here: https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/ConnectIntoKAIST/NewsandEvents#1979
Schedules: February 13 – March 5

Scholarships for the 2025 Fall Regular Track

1) KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)

- Departments Accepting Applications: All departments( except the Global Technology
  Innovation Program (GDI-GTIP Track);
- Admission Periods: Spring/Fall Early/Fall Regular
- Eligibility Requirements: Open to international applicants for Master’s or Master’s-Ph.D.
  Integrated programs
- Benefits: Full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend of 1,000,000 KRW for 4 regular
  semesters
- Details: Master’s or Master’s-Ph.D. Integrated program applicants for the KAIST
  scholarship are automatically considered for the KGPS. No separate application is
  necessary, but only highly competitive applicants will be recommended by the department
  head.

2) KAIST Prestige Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students (KPS)

- Departments Accepting Applications: All departments
- Admission Periods: Spring/Fall Early/Fall Regular
- Eligibility Requirements: Open to international applicants for Master’s-Ph.D. Integrated or Ph.D. programs
- Benefits: Full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend of 300,000 KRW for 8 regular
  semesters (applicants admitted to the Master’s-Ph.D. Integrated program will receive the
  scholarship at the start of the Ph.D. program)
- Details: Eligible applicants are automatically considered for the KPS. Those demonstrating
  outstanding academic and research achievements will receive recommendations from the
  department head, with final selection by the college dean.

Application Guide: https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/Admission/Notice#1942

Application Period: 4 – 25 March 2025, 17:00, KST/GMT+9

Deadline for submission of recommendation letters: 2 April 2025
Results: 20 June 2025

For further information, call OIL Diliman via UP Trunkline 8981-8500 local 2561 (c/o Mr. Rusell Ryuji M. Reyes) or email oild_acadadminstaffmobility.upd@up.edu.ph.

THE FILIPINNOVATION AWARDS 2025

The National and Regional Innovation Awards and Competitions (NRIAC) is inviting Filipino citizens and Filipino-owned enterprises to showcase sustainable, real-world innovations to submit applications for the Filipinnovation Awards 2025!

Filipinnovation is a whole-of-nation call and commitment to pursuing progress through innovation. It is about all of us working together to nurture and celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of the Filipino people. The Awards are looking for are looking for innovations that address these areas and offer real-world, sustainable solutions. Whether you are a tech startup, a community-based enterprise, or an academic team, this competition provides an invaluable platform to gain national recognition, receive funding support, and connect with mentors and investors to scale your innovations to new heights.

Eligibility: