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Manwon Scholarship

The Manwon Scholarship was established in 2005 by alumni of the Department of Economics at Chung-Ang University and was first awarded in 2006. Every semester, three students are selected to receive partial tuition support.

Amount: 1,500,000 KRW (awarded to 3 students)

Selection Schedule: Announced on the department website during each vacation period

(mid-January to early February / mid-July to early August)

1.Eligibility

1)Students enrolled in the Department of Economics for the 2025 Spring Semester

Students who meet one or more of the following criteria:

2)Excellent academic performance, Financial need, Actively contributed to the department’s activities and events

3)Students who are receiving other scholarships are still eligible, as long as the total amount (including the Manwon Scholarship) does not exceed the tuition fee

2.Required Documents

1)Manwon Scholarship Application Form (1 copy)

2)Self-Introduction and Statement of Purpose
( Free format, approximately 2 A4 pages , Must include a passport-style photo)

3)Consent to Use of Personal Information (1 copy)

4)Academic Transcript (for reference only)

5)National Health Insurance Payment Certificate (1 copy)

Manwon Scholarship Application Form Details

3.Scholarship Amount: 1,500,000 KRW

4.Number of Recipients: 3 students

5.Application Period:
February 18 (Tue), 2025 – February 28 (Fri), 2025
Submit all required documents to the Department Office
(Submission by proxy or email is allowed)

6.Announcement of Recipients:
Selected applicants will be contacted individually at a later date

S-Kian Scholarship

The S-Kian Scholarship is awarded by the S-Kian academic society. It is granted to students who are members of academic clubs within the Department of Economics and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance.

A. Lee Chang-nam Scholarship: 1,500,000 KRW (1 recipient)

B. Lee Chang-nam Scholarship: 1,000,000 KRW (1 recipient)

C. Kim Woon-young Scholarship: 1,000,000 KRW (1 recipient)

D. S-Kian Scholarship: 1,000,000 KRW (1 recipient)

Ilgok Yoo In-ho Scholarship

The Ilgok Scholarship is awarded each semester by a scholarship foundation established by Professor Yoo In-ho, a former faculty member of the Department of Economics.

  • Ilgok Scholarship: 1,500,000 KRW (1 recipient)

Mentoring Scholarship

– This scholarship is awarded to Korean students who serve as mentors for international students in the Department of Economics. Through the mentoring program, mentors provide academic and campus life support, while also facilitating cultural exchange.

– Selection Schedule: Application details and timelines are announced on the department website during each semester break
(mid-February to early March / mid-August to early September)

– Additional Information: A Certificate of Mentoring Activity will be issued upon completion.

2021-2 Semester Economics Department International Student Mentoring Program – Mentor Recruitment Schedule
The program will be conducted online until concerns over the spread of COVID-19 have stabilized.

1.Eligibility Criteria

  1. Students enrolled for the 2021 Fall Semester
  2. Mentor: A student who can kindly guide international students with academic knowledge and campus life information; proficiency in a foreign language is preferred
  3. Tutor: A responsible student who can provide information and explain basic concepts of courses they have taken or are currently taking to international students
  4. International Student Assistant: A student who is fluent in Chinese conversation and capable of written translation

2.Recruitment Categories & Scholarship Amount(You may apply for multiple roles, but only one will be awarded per person)

1)Mentor: Meets with an international student once a week for one hour, conducting conversations in Korean to provide support in academics and university life
① The program runs for a total of 9 weeks, excluding the beginning of the semester and exam periods. Each mentor will be matched 1:1 with a mentee.
② Mentors will receive a scholarship of 1,000,000 KRW upon completion of the program.
An additional 200,000 KRW will be awarded to those selected as Best Mentor.

2)Tutor: Provides academic support for previously completed major courses through weekly 2-hour tutoring sessions in designated on-campus spaces
① The program runs for a total of 9 weeks, excluding the beginning of the semester and exam periods.
If the COVID-19 situation stabilizes, sessions will be held offline once a week for 2 hours at a designated campus location.
② Tutors will receive a scholarship of 1,000,000 KRW upon completion of the program.
An additional 200,000 KRW will be awarded to those selected as Best Mentor.
③ Until further notice, the program will be conducted online via Zoom.

3)International Student Assistant: Assists international students during department events by providing information in Chinese and translating department announcements in group chat rooms

① Activities are carried out throughout the semester as needed, including translating departmental notices into Chinese for group chats

② Participates in events for international students such as the Economics Department Orientation and midterm/final exam prep sessions

③ International Student Assistants will receive a scholarship of 500,000 KRW upon program completion, with an additional 200,000 KRW awarded to those selected as Best Mentor

4)Mentor Representative & Mentee Representative (1 person each): Assist the program coordinator (TA) with administrative support
① A small reward will be given upon completion of the program
② One mentor and one mentee will be selected for this role

3. Submission document

1)Economics Department International Student Mentoring – Mentor Application Form (1 copy)
① You may apply for Mentor / Tutor / International Student Assistant roles simultaneously, but you must submit a separate application form for each position.
② Even if you apply for multiple positions, you will be selected for only one, based on the results of the evaluation process.

Download Mentor Application Form

Download Tutor Application Form

Download International Student Assistant Application Form

2)Consent to Use of Personal Information (1 copy)

Download: Consent to Use of Personal Information for the Mentoring Program

4.Additional Notes

1)All mentoring and tutoring sessions must be conducted as scheduled.
If any scheduled sessions are missed without valid reason, the scholarship amount will be reduced.

2)An additional 200,000 KRW will be awarded to those selected as Best Mentor or Best Tutor.
The selection will be based on the following criteria:

① For tutors: A higher number of students engaged in Q&A sessions
② For mentors: Frequent and regular meetings with high mentee attendance
③ Strong recommendations from mentees
④ Improved Korean language skills and high satisfaction among mentees
⑤ Diverse activities conducted based on mentee feedback

5.Additional Benefits

1)Certificate of Completion will be awarded for successfully finishing the mentoring program

2)Extra points will be given when applying for international programs such as exchange student programs organized by the Office of International Affairs

Number of Selected Participants

  • Mentors: 23
  • Mentees: 23
  • Tutors: 5
  • International Student Assistant: 1
  • Mentor Representative: 1
  • Mentee Representative: 1

Application Period

  • September 6, 2021 (Mon) 09:00 ~ September 13, 2021 (Mon) 11:59

Submission Method

  • By email: economics@cau.ac.kr

Announcement of Selected Participants

  • September 16, 2021 (Thu) after 14:00
  • Notification will be sent individually to selected applicants
  • Mentoring Program Orientation (OT) Information:
  • Overview of the International Student Mentoring Program and academic administration guidance for international students
    b. Mentor-mentee matching will be based on the mentor’s stated areas of interest in the application form
    c. The orientation will be held via ZOOM on September 17 (Fri) at 2:00 PM
  • Mentoring Program OT Zoom Link
    ([Insert Zoom link here] if applicable)

You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting hosted by Yongok Choi.

Topic: Mentoring Program Orientation (OT)
Time: September 17, 2021 (Friday) at 2:00 PM (KST – Seoul)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://cau.zoom.us/j/87984176408

Meeting ID: 879 8417 6408

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  • The program will be conducted online until the COVID-19 situation stabilizes.
  • Mentees who actively participate and show significant improvement in Korean language skills may be selected as Outstanding Mentees and awarded an additional scholarship of 200,000 KRW.
  • If the required mentoring hours are not fully completed, the scholarship amount may be reduced accordingly.
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