Team & Self-Designed Learning Activities
Eligible Fields of Activity
- - Domestic and international academic events with clearly identified organizers: international conferences, science and technology exhibitions, competitions (e.g., hacking), overseas research participation, overseas internships, etc.
- - Startup Activities
Eligible Expense Items
- - Overseas Activities: Actual expenses for airfare, travel insurance, conference registration fees, visa issuance fees, etc. (Overseas accommodation is supported up to USD 100/night).* Travel insurance must provide coverage of at least USD 100,000 or KRW 100,000,000 each for overseas injury and illness medical expenses.
- - Domestic Activities: Actual expenses for round-trip transportation (KTX, flight, intercity bus), registration fees, etc.
- - Startup Activities: Actual expenses for prototype fabrication, testing/analysis, promotional materials (videos/brochures), round-trip transportation, and registration fees for official startup events/competitions with clearly identified organizers.* Ineligible Expenses: Freebies/giveaways, souvenirs, research and design equipment, laptops, printers, and AI subscriptions (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, APIs).
- ※ Meals, local transportation, and general accommodation (except overseas accommodation allowance) are not covered.
Timing of Use
Enrolled undergraduate students who have completed at least 3 regular semesters (Available starting from the summer/winter session following the completion of 3 regular semesters).
Ineligibility
Students on leave of absence, academic probation, under disciplinary action, or ineligible for scholarships under university regulations.
Period of Use
Up to 8 semesters during enrollment (including double majors).
* Any unused balance will expire at the end of the eligibility period and cannot be carried over, even if the student remains enrolled.
Limit Per Use
Maximum KRW 3,000,000
Application Procedure
- 1) Complete Activity Plan: Complete the Activity Plan (University form).
- 2) Departmental Approval & Submission: Obtain approval from academic advisor or relevant administrative department and submit to Student Affairs Team. (Startup plans must be approved by Startup Support Team prior to submission).
- 3) Evaluation: Student Affairs Team evaluates the application and notifies the applicant of the result.
- 4) Direct Purchase & Documentation: Applicant directly purchases approved items and submits supporting documentation according to guidelines.
- 5) Disbursement: Scholarship disbursed after review.
* Please refer to Announcements [Pathfinder Voucher Program: Team/Individual Designed Learning Activities – Guide] for details.
Required Documents
- - Activity Plan (University form)
- - Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information (University form)
- - Supporting Documentation (Flight receipts & E-Ticket, travel insurance certificate & receipt, accommodation receipt, conference registration receipt, round-trip transportation receipts, etc.)
Activity Report
- - Submission Period: Within 2 weeks after the activity ends.
- - Procedure: Fill out Activity Report (University form), obtain academic advisor approval, and submit with supporting documents to Student Affairs Team.
- - Mandatory Contents: Activity photos with daily descriptions, summary of educational content from morning/afternoon sessions. For overseas activities, a Certificate of Entry and Exit is strictly required.
Important Notes
- - The full grant will be reclaimed if activity reports are unsubmitted or submitted in bad faith without justifiable cause.
- - The full grant will be reclaimed if actual activities differ from the approved plan.
- - Academic Events: Daily verification of presentation or participation must be submitted. Attendees without presentations must demonstrate relevance to current research or future career goals.
- - Sci-Tech Exhibitions: Must be organized by reputable institutions with participation by multinational companies or organizations. (Permanent exhibitions are excluded; only recurring exhibitions qualify).
- - Semiconductor Engineering students must check operational details with their department office separately.
- * Guidelines and procedures are subject to change; please check Announcements for the latest updates before applying.
Last Updated : 2026.09