2026 Pathfinder Voucher Program： Team/Self-Designed Learning Activities Information & Guidelines

1. １. Criteria for Application 

· The voucher may be used for only one program per regular semester or vacation period.

· The voucher may be used only once for the same educational program (learning activity).

1. ２. Eligible Fields of Activity 

· International conferences, international science and technology exhibitions, competitions (e.g., hacking), overseas research participation, overseas internships, etc. The voucher may be used for domestic and international academic events with clearly identified organizers.

→ Students must submit daily documentation verifying their presentation or participation. In the case of attendance without a presentation, the activity must be clearly relevant to the student's current research or future career goals

→ Science and technology exhibitions must be organized by a reputable institution and involve participation by multinational companies or organizations. Permanent exhibitions are excluded; only regularly held exhibitions are eligible

*Overseas language training and cultural tours are not eligible for voucher use.

· Startup Activities

→ Prototype fabrication, testing/analysis, promotional materials, official startup events, and competitions.

→ Ineligible Expenses: Freebies/giveaways, souvenirs, research and design equipment, laptops, printers, and AI subscriptions (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, and APIs).

3. Timing of Use: Available starting from the summer/winter session following the completion of three regular semesters.

4. Period of Use: Up to 8 semesters during enrollment. * Any unused balance will expire at the end of the eligibility period and cannot be carried over, even if the student remains enrolled

5. Limit Per Use: Maximum KRW 3,000,000 

6. Eligible Expense Items

· Overseas Academic Events: Airfare, travel insurance, accommodation (up to USD 100/night), registration fee, visa issuance fee.

 - Note: Meals and local transportation are excluded. Insurance policy must provide coverage of at least USD 100,000 or KRW 100,000,000  each for overseas injury and  illness medical expenses.

· Domestic Academic Events: Round-trip transportation (KTX, flight, intercity bus), registration fees.

· Startup Activities: Prototype fabrication costs, testing and analysis costs, promotional material production costs, round-trip transportation, and registration fees for official domestic/international  startup-related events with clearly identified organizers.

- Note: Meals, accommodation, and local transportation are not supported.

7. Application Procedure (Please refer to the attached manual. )

1) The applicant completes the Activity Plan (university form).

2) After approval from the relevant department, if required, submit the Activity Plan to the Student Affairs Team. *Startup activities require approval from the Startup Support Team.

3) After review by the Student Affairs Team, the applicant submits the activity application through POVIS as instructed. (POVIS → Academic Affairs → Pathfinder → Apply for Team/Self Designed Learning Activity)

4) The advisor and Student Affairs Team approve the activity application.

5) After purchasing the eligible voucher items, submit the supporting documents to the Student Affairs Team. (To prevent missing documents, please submit all supporting documents as a single PDF file.)

6) Following the instructions from the Student Affairs Team, the applicant submits the reimbursement request through POVIS. (POVIS → Academic Affairs → Pathfinder → Settle Expenses for Team/Self Designed Learning Activity)

7) After review by the Student Affairs Team, the voucher scholarship payment will be processed.

8) Submit the Activity Report within two weeks after completing the activity. (POVIS → Academic Affairs → Pathfinder → Submit through the Settle Expenses page)

*Submission of Activity Plan and supporting documents: sunya@postech.ac.kr 

8. Required Documents

· Activity Plan (University form)

· Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information (University form)

· Supporting Documentation (Flight receipts and E-Ticket, travel insurance certificate and receipt, accommodation receipt, conference registration receipt, round-trip transportation receipts, etc.)

9. Activity Report Submission Period & Procedure 

· Submission Period: Within two weeks after the activity ends.

· Reporting Procedure:

- Fill out the Activity Report (University form) and obtain approval from the academic advisor.

- Submit the Activity Report and relevant supporting documents to the Student Support Team.

- Mandatory Contents: Activity photos with descriptions for each and summary of educational content from the morning/afternoon conference sessions . For overseas activities, a Certificate of Entry and Exit must also be submitted

※ All program guidelines and procedures are subject to change.