Admission & Aid

Scholarship Support Restrictions

Scholarships will not be granted to students who meet any of the following conditions, and any awarded scholarships may be subject to repayment.
For detailed criteria, please refer to the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Scholarship Payment Regulations or contact the relevant office.

• Students who have had a change in enrollment status (e.g., leave of absence, withdrawal, expulsion, or graduation)
• Students who have been enrolled for more than 9 semesters in the undergraduate program (students with exceeded semesters)

• Dual-major students may receive scholarships, excluding the Basic Scholarship, for up to 10 semesters.

• Students who have earned less than 10 credits in the previous semester or have a GPA of less than 2.0 (applies to on-campus scholarships only)
• Students who have received disciplinary action in the previous semester
• Students who have provided false information or submitted fraudulent documents during the scholarship application process

Prohibition of Overlapping Financial Aid

The total amount of scholarships and student loans supporting tuition (both internal and external) cannot exceed the tuition fees. However, scholarships for non-tuition support can be received in combination with other financial aid.

Obligation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fields

National Excellence STEM Scholars (Presidential Science Scholars, National Excellence STEM Scholars) who change their major to a field outside of STEM or enter a non-STEM field after graduation will have their scholarship funds recouped in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

As of June 21, 2025, recipients of National Excellence STEM scholars will no longer be subject to recoupment obligation for failing to fulfill their mandatory service in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field. (This applies to previously selected recipients as well, excluding those whose recoupment is already deferred or currently in progress.)

Legal Basis: Article 9-2 of the Special Act for Enhancing National Science and Technology Competitiveness

• Recoupment Target: National Excellence STEM Scholars who change their major to a non-STEM field or fail to work in a STEM-related industry, academia, or research during the mandatory service period after graduation.
• Interruption of Studies: If a student withdraws or is expelled, they will lose their scholarship eligibility, and the scholarship for the relevant semester must be returned.
• Mandatory Service: National Excellence Scholars must work in a STEM-related industry, academia, or research for the duration of the scholarship period after graduation.
• Total Mandatory Service Period = Number of scholarship payments x 6 months x 30 days

National Scholarship Application

The National Scholarship Integrated Application process substitutes for the application process for tuition support scholarships (Basic Scholarship).

• Undergraduate students seeking financial aid must apply for the National Scholarship every semester.
• Students who wish to apply for scholarships requiring income information must apply for the National Scholarship every semester.