The POSCO Asia Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded scholarship program established by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, aimed at fostering academic excellence and cultural exchange. It provides outstanding Asian students with the opportunity to pursue Master's or PhD degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) fields. The fellowship partners with nine top-tier South Korean universities, including KAIST, Seoul National University, and POSTECH, granting scholars access to world-class research environments and a comprehensive cultural immersion experience.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: South Korea
• Host Organizer:POSCO TJ Park Foundation
• Degree Level: Master's, PhD
• Deadline: October 31, 2026

BENEFITS

• 100% Full tuition fee coverage.
• Monthly living allowance (2 years for Master's, 3 years for PhD).
• National health insurance coverage.One-time settlement allowance.
• Complimentary online Korean language classes.
• Participation in cultural exchange and networking activities.
• Access to professional connections and an active alumni support network.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must hold citizenship from an Asian country.
• Must be aiming to pursue a Master's or PhD degree specifically in STEM-related fields.
• Must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree prior to application.
• Must apply to one of the nine eligible partner universities (Ewha Womans University, Hanyang University, KAIST, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, POSTECH, Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University, or Yonsei University).
• Must demonstrate English proficiency with minimum scores of TOEFL 550, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 750, or New TEPS 327 (Graduates from universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US, or the UK are exempt from this requirement).

HOW TO APPLY

• Visit the official application portal of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation.
• Review specific eligibility and choose up to three preferred partner universities from the provided list.
• Register and set up your applicant account on the portal.
• Fill out the online application form accurately and upload all required academic and certification documents.
• Submit the finalized application before the strictly enforced deadline on October 31, 2026.

Please visit HERE to apply.