POSCO Asia Fellowship
A STEM-focused fellowship for Asian students at nine top Korean universities. Covers tuition, stipend, and Korean lessons.
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- nationalityCitizens of Asian countries. Non-Asian applicants are not eligible.
- languageEnglish proficiency required. TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 750, or TEPS 327 minimum.
- educationMaster'sBachelor's degree, CGPA 2.7 of 4.0 or higher
- educationPhDMaster's degree, CGPA 2.7 of 4.0 or higher
- fieldYou plan to study one of: engineering, sciences.
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What you get
Settlement fee and free Korean language courses included. Stipend covers 22 months.
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At a glance
Eligibility by track
- Master's trackBachelor's degree, CGPA 2.7 of 4.0 or higherDuration: 2 years
- PhD trackMaster's degree, CGPA 2.7 of 4.0 or higherDuration: 3 years
Deadlines and tracks
- Application windowMarch to April 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is POSCO Asia Fellowship fully funded?
Yes. POSCO Asia Fellowship covers full tuition for 4 semesters (ms) or 6 semesters (phd), plus a monthly stipend of KRW 1,000,000, and health insurance. Settlement fee and free Korean language courses included. Stipend covers 22 months.
Who is eligible to apply for POSCO Asia Fellowship?
Citizens of Asian countries. Non-Asian applicants are not eligible. English proficiency required. TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 750, or TEPS 327 minimum. For the masters track: Bachelor's degree, CGPA 2.7 of 4.0 or higher For the phd track: Master's degree, CGPA 2.7 of 4.0 or higher
When does POSCO Asia Fellowship accept applications?
Application window: March to April 2026.
Can I apply to POSCO Asia Fellowship without speaking Korean?
Yes. POSCO Asia Fellowship offers English-taught program options. English proficiency required. TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 750, or TEPS 327 minimum.
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Why this scholarship matters
POSCO Asia is one of the most prestigious private fellowships in Korea and pairs you with a defined cohort across major universities. It is one of the rare awards explicitly framed as a pan-Asia network rather than a single-country pipeline.