An exceptional option for international students studying master’s and doctoral studies in South Korea is the POSCO Asia Fellowship. Our commitment to encouraging graduate and postgraduate scholars to exchange intellectual excellence and cultural enrichment is demonstrated by this fully funded scholarship. In addition to providing financial support, the POSCO international fellowship also offers extensive resources and a stimulating learning environment, enabling scholars to achieve success in their disciplines. The POSCO Asia Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious graduate award that supports STEM fields, and the PAF Program 2025 offers Asian students an amazing chance.
An initiative of POSCO, a world leader in steel manufacture, this fully financed POSCO Fellowship seeks to support international students in their pursuit of higher education and research in South Korea. Our objective is to enhance their leadership skills, readying them to become worldwide leaders in their fields. With partnerships with some of the top universities in South Korea, known for their innovative research facilities and outstanding academic reputations, this fully funded fellowship program provides scholars with an excellent education in an intellectually stimulating environment, honing their talents and skills for global impact.
The POSCO Asia Fellowship Program 2025 is intended for highly motivated and exceptional STEM degree holders who want to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in engineering and the natural sciences. All costs for scholars are covered by the POSCO fellowship in South Korea, which includes a research grant, a monthly stipend, and complete tuition coverage. Additionally, this worldwide fellowship provides a forum for cross-cultural interaction between students from different Asian regions, enabling the development of a broad network with academic colleagues. After the program ends, fellows can become a part of the large alumni network of the POSCO Asia Fellowship, which provides opportunities for further professional development, support, and mentoring.
Country: South Korea
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Opportunity Type: Fellowships
Eligibility Criteria:
- Those who have completed their undergraduate studies are qualified to apply for this fellowship.
- Applications from candidates who have promise and leadership abilities are highly encouraged.
- Applications are open to those who are willing to start in either the fall or spring semester of 2025 at a Korean Graduate School.
- A strong interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors is a must for admission.
- The only applicants who are eligible are those who hold Asian citizenship; those who do not are ineligible.
- Candidates must have a stellar academic history (a minimum CGPA of 2.7 out of 4.0 is required).
- English proficiency is required because the courses will be taught in that language. Test results for the TOEFL (PBT=550, IBT=79), TOEIC (750), TEPS (327), and IELTS (6.0) must have been obtained after May 1, 2022.
Benefits:
- For four semesters of the master’s program and six semesters of the PhD program, the host organisation will pay the tuition.
- There shall be health insurance coverage.
- Recipients of POSCO scholarships will get a monthly allowance.
- There will also be a settlement cost.
- Fellows will take part in virtual classes to learn Korean.
- They will be able to participate in fellowship community events and POSCO workshops.
- There will be an opportunity to fully immerse oneself in Korean culture.
- An amazing chance to study in South Korea without paying tuition is provided by the POSCO Asia Fellowship in South Korea 2025!
Deadline: May 31, 2024
