POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇰🇷 South Korea · Offered by POSCO TJ Park Foundation · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Provider: POSCO TJ Park Foundation
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Full tuition, monthly living stipend, national health insurance and a settlement fee.
Deadline: Selection twice a year by entry semester; university nominations are due to the Foundation around Dec (reported 31 Oct 2026 university deadlines).
Expected opening: Through partner universities (Sep–Oct and Mar–Apr)
Duration: Length of the degree (Master's 2 years, PhD up to 4 years).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website

About the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship

Fellowship for graduate students from Asian countries studying at Korean universities.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Citizens of the 27 countries listed by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation from 2026 (check whether Pakistan is on the current list).

Academic requirements

Admitted to a Master's or PhD programme at a partner Korean university; strong academic record.

Language requirements

English or Korean as the university requires.

What the scholarship covers

Full tuition, monthly living stipend, national health insurance and a settlement fee.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: KRW 1,000,000/month plus a settlement fee.
Duration: Length of the degree (Master's 2 years, PhD up to 4 years).

Deadline and opening date

Selection twice a year by entry semester; university nominations are due to the Foundation around Dec (reported 31 Oct 2026 university deadlines).

Expected opening: Through partner universities (Sep–Oct and Mar–Apr).

Required documents

University recommendation
Foundation application form
Study plan
Transcripts
Admission letter

How to apply

Apply to a partner Korean university; the university recommends candidates to the POSCO TJ Park Foundation.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship?

Citizens of the 27 countries listed by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation from 2026 (check whether Pakistan is on the current list). Admitted to a Master's or PhD programme at a partner Korean university; strong academic record.

What does the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship cover?

Full tuition, monthly living stipend, national health insurance and a settlement fee. KRW 1,000,000/month plus a settlement fee.

What is the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship deadline?

Selection twice a year by entry semester; university nominations are due to the Foundation around Dec (reported 31 Oct 2026 university deadlines). Expected opening: Through partner universities (Sep–Oct and Mar–Apr).

Is IELTS required for the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship?

English or Korean as the university requires.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Asia Fellowship?