POSCO Asia Junior Leader Fellowship 2025

Omran Aburayya
May 3
2 min read

The POSCO Asia Junior Leader Fellowship 2025 is an exclusive, fully funded leadership development program hosted by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation in South Korea. Tailored for select recipients of the 2024 POSCO Asia Fellowship, this initiative aims to cultivate cross-cultural understanding, technological insight, and collaborative leadership among Asia’s emerging changemakers.

🌟 Program Overview

Designed to deepen engagement beyond academic pursuits, the fellowship offers a dynamic blend of industrial exposure, cultural immersion, and leadership training. Participants will explore Korea’s innovation landscape while building lasting regional networks.

📅 Key Dates

Application Period: April 22 – May 11, 2025
Document Review: 3rd week of May
Online Interviews (via Zoom): 4th week of May
Final Results: Notified via email

🧑‍🎓 Eligibility

This fellowship is open exclusively to individuals who were selected as recipients of the 2024 POSCO Asia Fellowship for Asian universities.

🧭 Program Highlights

Industrial & Cultural Visits: Tour POSCO Steelworks and explore Korea’s rich heritage sites.
Expert Lectures: Engage with thought leaders on topics like emerging technologies and the rise of AI.
Cultural Experiences: Participate in Korean cooking classes and cultural exploration activities.
Team-Building Activities: Foster camaraderie through group exercises and volunteer initiatives.

💰 Financial Coverage

All program-related expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, and activity fees, are fully covered by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation

📝 How to Apply

Access the Application Portal: Visit the official application page.
Language Settings: The application interface is primarily in Korean. Use Google Chrome’s translation feature for assistance.
Initial Information: On the first page, enter your name with a space between first and last names (e.g., "Ariana Grande") and input "010-0000-0000" as a placeholder for your mobile number.
Detailed Information: Provide your actual contact details and complete the application on the subsequent pages.