The POSCO Cheongam Foundation held the '2026 POSCO Overseas Study Scholarship Award Ceremony' on July 20 at the POSCO Center in Seoul, awarding scholarship certificates to two students entering doctoral programs at prestigious overseas universities.
The 'POSCO Overseas Study Scholarship' aims to support outstanding domestic talent by alleviating financial burdens, allowing them to focus on research at top international universities. The foundation initiated this program this year to cultivate key talent that will drive future national competitiveness amid intensifying global technological and knowledge competition.
During the selection process, candidates were evaluated based on their research capabilities, academic achievements, the excellence of their research plans, and their potential for development.
After a review of applications and interviews, the final two selected students are Noe Jun from Stanford University and Seo Dong-woong from Paris School of Economics.
The selected scholars will receive up to $30,000 annually for five years. Additionally, the foundation plans to provide ongoing support through networking opportunities with senior scholars, allowing them to share academic interests and research experiences, further enhancing their growth as future researchers.
Noe Jun expressed his commitment, stating, "I will illuminate the possibilities of materials science and connect the expertise and international research networks I build abroad with academia and industry in Korea." Seo Dong-woong remarked, "I will strive to ensure that academic research in public economics translates into policy applications, becoming a researcher who contributes to Korean society."
The POSCO Cheongam Foundation stated, "We plan to continue creating an environment where outstanding talent can focus on research and to nurture global research talent that will lead Korea's future on the world stage."
Since 1985, the foundation has supported 189 students, including master's and doctoral candidates, through its overseas study scholarship program until 2018. These individuals are now active as professors and researchers at universities and research institutions both domestically and internationally.
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