History

SINCE 1971

The compass of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation points
towards a society of co-prosperity and abundance,
where we grow together.

Embarking towards the compass of the future 2020s
  1. 2026
    1. 55th Anniversary of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation
  2. 2025
    1. The 19th Cheongam Awards Ceremony
    2. The 12th Chairperson
      In Hwa Chang
  3. 2021
    1. Presentation Ceremony for the 1st Lighthouse Scholarship Awards
  4. 2020
    1. Establishment of the Lighthouse Scholarship Program
    2. Expanded Selection of Science Fellows in Applied Sciences
  1. 2019
    1. The 1st Heroes Awards Ceremony
  2. 2018
    1. Establishment of the Heroes Fellowship Program
    2. The 11th Chairperson
      Sun Uk Kim
  3. 2015
    1. Certificate Award Ceremony for the Korea Study Scholarship Program
  4. 2014
    1. The 10th Chairperson
      Oh Joon Kwon
  5. 2012
    1. The 9th Chairperson
      Joon Yang Chung
    2. 1st Science Fellowship Symposium Held
  1. 2009
    1. Establishment of the Science Fellowship Program
    2. Expansion of Foundation Endowment KRW 100 billion → KRW 170 billion
    3. Certificate Award Ceremony for the 1st Science Fellowship
    4. Transfer of the Bessemer Merit Foundation Fund to the Cheongam Foundation
  2. 2008
    1. The 8th Chairperson
      Tae Joon Park
  3. 2007
    1. The 1st Cheongam Award Ceremony
  4. 2006
    1. Establishment of the POSCO TJ Park Prize and the Asian Student Scholarship Program for Study in Korea
    2. Presentation Ceremony for the 1st Saetbyul Scholarship Awards
  5. 2005
    1. Expansion of Foundation Endowment KRW 40 billion → KRW 100 billion
    2. Board of Directors of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation
    3. The 7th Chairperson
      Gu Taek Lee
  6. 2003
    1. The 6th Chairperson
      Chang Oh Kang
  1. 1999
    1. The 5th Chairperson
      Gu Taek Lee
    2. Focused on scholarship programs for the Pohang and Gwangyang regions
    3. Presentation of Scholarship Certificates to Pohang Scholarship Recipients
  2. 1998
    1. The 4th Chairperson
      Sang Bu Yoo
  3. 1994
    1. The 3rd Chairperson
      Man Je Kim
  4. 1993
    1. The 2nd Chairperson
      Myung Sik Jung
  5. 1985
    1. Launch of the Overseas Study Scholarship Program (PWAC) 1985–1994 / Support for doctoral degrees in six developed countries including the U.S., Japan, and France
    2. First PWAC Recruitment Announcement and Presentation Competition
  6. 1980
    1. Board of Directors of the Steel Scholarship Foundation
  7. 1974
    1. Scholarships for students studying in the U.S. to foster talent for the steel industry
    2. Scholarship Award Presentation by the Steel Scholarship Foundation
  8. 1971
    1. The 1st Chairperson
      Tae Joon Park
    2. Establishment of the Steel Scholarship Foundation Endowment: KRW 60 million