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2025 Yulchon AI Scholarship Recruitment

Jun 16, 2025 - Jul 04, 2025

Since 2020, the Yulchon Foundation (Nongshim Group) has been awarding the Yulchon AI Scholarship to foster outstanding AI talent for national development. The scholarship is administered through the SNU AI Institute. Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 term.

1. Scholarship Overview

1.1. Yulchon AI Young Researcher

  • For students demonstrating outstanding achievements in AI+X research, where AI is applied to their major field (X).

  • Eligibility: SNU undergraduate or graduate students (including doctoral candidates; excluding alternative military service researchers) from any department.

  • Award: KRW 8,000,000 (one-time payment)

  • Number of recipients: Approximately 10

  • Note: Students receiving living-expense scholarships from other foundations or companies are not eligible.

1.2. Yulchon AI Star

  • For students engaged in core AI research with publications in top-tier conferences or equivalent achievements.

  • Eligibility: SNU graduate students (including doctoral candidates; excluding alternative military service researchers) in AI-related departments.

  • Award: KRW 8,000,000 (one-time payment)

  • Number of recipients: Approximately 10

  • Note: Past recipients are not eligible again, even with new achievements.

Applicants may choose which scholarship to apply for. The committee may reassign categories based on research content.

2. Application Process

  • Application links:

  • Documents to submit (combined into one PDF):

    • Application form (download via application link)

    • Official transcript (undergraduate or graduate)

    • Certificate of enrollment or research student certificate

    • One-page summary of research achievements

    • Supporting documents (e.g., papers)

    • Letter of recommendation from advisor (only for shortlisted candidates)

3. Timeline

  • Application period: June 16 (Mon) – July 4 (Fri), 2025, 9:00 AM KST

  • Final announcement: August 1 (Fri), 2025 (subject to change)

  • Self-introduction slide (1 PPT page): Due by August 7 (Thu), 12:00 PM (template will be provided)

  • Scholarship award ceremony: Scheduled in August at Nongshim HQ (mandatory)

  • Disbursement: September 2025 via bank transfer
    Dates are subject to change.

4. Recipient Responsibilities

  • Conduct research faithfully according to submitted plans.

  • Present research at least once if requested by the SNU AI Institute.

  • Attend the award ceremony and related events.

  • No obligations to the Yulchon Foundation beyond the scholarship.

5. Inquiries

Email: youlchon.aiis@gmail.com
Please do not contact the Yulchon Foundation directly.