The POSCO Asia Fellowship program, offered by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, is designed to support talented Asian students like yourself in pursuing graduate studies in South Korea. The program partners with leading universities in the country, providing scholars with a world-class education, cutting-edge research facilities, and a vibrant academic environment.
The scholarship is open to outstanding students from any Asian country (excluding Korea and students with dual citizenship). The fellowship supports Master’s and PhD degrees in STEM fields.This is a fully-funded scholarship, meaning it covers your tuition fees, living expenses (including a monthly allowance), and even an initial settlement fee to help you get settled in Korea
Short Summary About The POSCO Asia Fellowship Scholarship:
- Level of Study: Master’s or PhD in STEM fields
- Institutions: Leading universities in South Korea
- Study in: South Korea
- Deadline: 31st May 2024
Eligibility Criteria Of The Scholarship:
- Be an Asian citizen This scholarship is for students from any Asian country (excluding South Korea and those with dual citizenship).
- The program is open to students pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.
- Applicant must start a course in the Spring or Fall semester of 2025
- Applicant must apply to an eligible university (listed below).
Eligible Universities:
The POSCO Asia Fellowship doesn’t directly offer scholarships to specific universities. Instead, it partners with a select group of top universities in South Korea.
- Ewha Womans University
- Hanyang University (Seoul Campus)
- Korea University (Korea University Seoul Campus)
- Kyung Hee University
- POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)
- Seoul National University
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
- Sungkyunkwan University
Benefits:
- Full tuition coverage: No need to worry about paying for your classes! The POSCO Asia Fellowship covers your entire tuition fee.
- Living allowance: You’ll receive a monthly stipend to help with your living expenses in South Korea.
- Settlement allowance: Get a helping hand when you first arrive in Korea with a one-time settlement fee to cover initial costs.
Required Documents:
- Application form and statement of purpose
- Proof of enrollment/graduation/employment
- Official Transcripts
- Resume or CV
- Proof of citizenship
- Language proficiency test scores
- Applicants who have graduated from a university in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States or the United Kingdom can be exempted from the English Proficiency Test.
- Letter of Recommendation
- Passport
Application Timeline:
- Result Announcement: The first round of successful applicants is typically announced in June or July.
- Interview: held in August.
- Final Result: The final list of successful POSCO Asia Fellows is usually announced in late August.