Deadline:
February 28, 2026
Location(s)
Korea, South
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Overview
Details
Program Structure
| LEAD+ |
LEAD+ stands for Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Development. This is a signature program designed exclusively for GYLP Students, integrating all cultural and educational activities that aim to support you grow as a Global Young Leader. LEAD+ is classified into two parts, Educational Sessions and Cultural Excursions. Details of each session and excursion may change every year. Until now, we have done: Jeju ESG Discovery, Seoul Heritage Excursion, Leadership & Communication Discussion, and else. |
| Academic Courses |
Since GYLP is under Academic Exchange, students should take courses from POSTECH following all regulations of Academic Exchange Program. Furthermore, GYLP Students are required to take minimum six major courses (excluding general/liberal arts). |
| Korean Language Courses |
Before the program starts, once the student is accepted, he/she should complete online Korean Langauge Courses during summer break. During the Program, students must take an offline Korean Language Courses offered by PICL (POSTECH Institute of Culture and Language). |
| Winter Research |
During the Winter Break, students must participate in research for at least four weeks (minimum 20 hours per week). Students are responsible for finding a research advisor during the Fall Semester on campus. |
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Students must:
- Currently be enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of Undergraduate Degree Program in POSTECH's strategic partner institution
- Overall GPA 3.3 out of 4.3 equivalent to:
- Letter Grade B+, 3.3 out of 4.0, 4.5 out of 5.0, 85%
- English Proficiency of either
- TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS Academic 6.5, Duolingo 120
- Any other test or certificate from home institution is not accepted
- However, applicants enrolled in Home Institution located in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States are exempt from the English proficiency requirement
Dates
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
All expenses throughout the stay in Korea will be covered by POSCO & POSTECH for selected students. As a Global Young Leaders Student, you will be able to take courses and participate in research as well as experience Korean culture and industry.
Scholarship
- Round-Trip Flight Ticket
- Visa & Transportation Fee: 500,000 KRW once
- Living Expenses: 1,000,000 KRW per month
- Additional Scholarship Opportunity
- Nuri Impact Creator: Social Network Creator who enhance the profile of program
- Hangeul Merit: Korean Language Test Result Scholarship
- Bud Bridge Builder: Alumnis who recommend selected Juniors for next class
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
