Purpose of Establishment
Key Initiatives
KAIST Alumni Association was established in September 1975, and since the graduation of its first class, it has now reached its 27th term. The purpose of the association is to foster friendship among alumni, contribute to the individual development of its members, and support the growth of the alma mater. To achieve these goals, the association has been carrying out various alumni-related activities to this day.
KAIST Alumni Association's 5 Major Initiatives
- Alumni Exchange Programs
- New Year's Greeting Ceremony
- Friendly Golf Tournament
- Homecoming by Graduation Year
- Knowledge Donation Programs
- Mentoring Concert
- MenGel Club
- Alumni Technology Forum
- Fundraising and Donation Programs
- Alumni Academic Scholarship Foundation
- Alumni Fund for Supporting Juniors
- Organizational Strengthening Programs
- Alumni Businesses Directory
- Alumni Newsletter
- Alumni Website
- Alumni Support Programs
- Alumni Children science camps
- Memorial Banner, Congratulatory and Condolence Wreath Service
Business Direction
Create opportunities for harmony and interaction between the alma mater and alumni, as well as among alumni themselves, while fostering a sense of belonging and pride.
Business Activities
New Year's Greeting Ceremony, Friendly Golf Tournament, Homecoming by Graduation Year
Status of Implementation
- New Year's Greeting Ceremony : Held annually every January since 1999
- Friendly Golf Tournament : Held annually every fall since 2012
- Homecoming by Graduation Year : For the 40th anniversary of the Master's degree graduation in 2015
Mentoring Concert
Business Direction
Establish a smooth human network between seniors and juniors through mentoring, providing practical support for KAIST students in their career choices and future planning.
Business Activities
Mentor-mentee sessions with free Q&A, addressing practical questions about career choices and building a human network between alumni and current students.
Project Period
2012 - 2017
KAIST MenGel (Mentor & Angel) Club
Business Direction
Provide mentoring on entrepreneurship for both current students and alumni, build connections with potential investors, and offer opportunities for seniors to share their entrepreneurial experiences with juniors and fellow alumni.
Business Activities
Reviewing business potential based on technology introduction, providing investment, and offering entrepreneurial support mentoring.
Project Period
Held twice in 2016 (September, November), and twice in 2017 (May, November).
KAIST Alumni Technology Forum
Business Direction
Create joint meetings between KAIST alumni and students who hold technological expertise, as well as alumni venture capitalists, to share and exchange know-how and business opportunities related to their technologies.
Business Activities
Reviewing business potential based on technology introductions, providing investment opportunities, and offering entrepreneurial support information.
Project Period
May 2018 - Present
Alumni Academic Scholarship Foundation
Business Direction
Expand the Seoklim Academic Scholarship Foundation into the KAIST Alumni Academic Scholarship Foundation to support the alma mater and students by providing scholarships to younger generations.
Business Activities
Provide living expense scholarships to students.
Project Period
Seoklim Academic Scholarship Foundation (1992 - 2013), KAIST Alumni Academic Scholarship Foundation (2014 - )
Alumni Fund for Supporting Juniors
Business Direction
Foster the spirit of challenge among current students and alumni, and support the growth of alumni-led unicorn ventures.
Business Activities
Provide free access to CES for winners of the ‘Startup Award KAIST’.
Project Period
2018 - Present
Alumni Academic Scholarship Foundation
Business Direction
Strengthen the alumni network by updating the alumni database and enhancing the organization of alumni chapters.
Business Activities
Publication of an alumni directory.
Project Period
- 2013
Alumni Newsletter
Business Direction
Share news about the alma mater, create a communication platform for alumni, and strengthen the alumni network.
Business Activities
Quarterly publication of an offline newsletter.
Project Period
Newsletter published until May 2013, issue 82. From December 2017, alumni news is included in the KAIST Magazine.
Website Creation and Operation
Business Direction
Provide an online platform for alumni engagement and communication.
Business Activities
Alumni and alumni business directory, promotion of alumni events, sharing of alma mater news, management of alumni subgroups, alumni database management, etc.
Alumni Support Services
Business Direction
Provide memorial banners, congratulatory and condolence wreath arrangements, and alumni association funeral services.
Business Activities
2002 - Present
Project Status
| Service Type | Service Description | Cost(KRW) | In Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Banner Support | Memorial Banner Support (Available Nationwide, with Additional Charges Based on Region) * Seoul and Metropolitan Area, Major Cities: 50,000 KRW * Outskirts of Gyeonggi and Regional Areas (Areas Not Served by Subway): 60,000 KRW | 50,000 KRW | Apply Now |
| Congratulatory and Condolence Wreath Service | Congratulatory and Condolence Wreath Support (Available Nationwide) | 100,000 KRW (Basic Type) | Apply Now |
| Certificate Issuance | Transferred to KAIST Registrar’s Office | Inquire at the Registrar's Office | Certpia Website (KAIST Registrar's Office) |
| Alumni Library Access Support | Alumni Library Access | Free (For alumni who have paid the annual membership fee for the current year) | KAIST Alumni Association Office 02-3498-7554 Office of Academic Information 042-350-2225 |
| Alumni Funeral Service | Total Funeral Service (In Partnership with Yedaham Funeral Service Co.) Use of 'KAIST Alumni Association' Logo on Event Disposable Items | 5,340,000 KRW | Yedaham General Contact Number 1566-0119 *Open 24 Hours |
Alumni Children Science Camp
Business Direction
Provide opportunities for alumni children to enhance their scientific thinking and experience a variety of structured science learning activities.
Business Activities
Career mentoring and organizing science camps.
Project Period
2014 - Present (held during summer and winter vacations)
