2023 Truth Scholarship Program Application Notice (Deadline: May 12)

2023 Truth Scholarship Program Application Notice (Deadline: May 12)

Eligibility: Undergraduate students in the 2nd or 3rd year of the Department of Chemistry at Seoul Campus in 2023

(Up to 8 students will be selected; students on leave, completed students, or credit exchange students are not eligible)

Required Documents: One copy of the Truth Scholarship Application Form and Study Plan

Application Period: Until May 12, 2023 (Friday) by 5:00 PM

Submission Location: Chemistry Department Office (Asan Science Building, Room 334A, 9:00–17:00, lunch break 12:00–13:00)

Program Activities

• 1:1 personalized guidance with an assigned advisor
  • Assignment based on the student's research interest; interview may be required if necessary
  • Each professor can supervise up to two Truth Scholars
• Exploration and selection of research topics through meetings with the advisor
• Conduct research linked with advanced undergraduate studies
  • Mandatory activity period: May 1, 2023 – December 8, 2023
• Completion of the program fulfills the Advanced Research in Major course requirement for advanced major graduation
  • Enrollment in "Advanced Research in Major II" during the 2023 Fall semester
• Mandatory attendance at conferences (Korean Chemical Society, Polymer Society, Mass Spectrometry Society, etc.); poster presentations encouraged. Conference attendance expected in the second half of 2023.
• Research presentation workshop (scheduled for mid-December 2023)
• Submission of research notes and final research report (by February 28, 2024)
• Promotion of outstanding research results published by the first author in an international journal during undergraduate studies on the department and college websites/newsletters

Selection Criteria

• Consideration of the applicant's passion and sense of challenge as described in the Study Plan, and how the scholarship will help them in their career.
• Academic performance is not heavily considered in the selection process.
• Applicants receiving other scholarships, including full scholarships, are also eligible to apply.

Usage of Truth Scholarship Funds

• Research activity expenses (e.g., research notes, supplies, copies, poster production)
• Partial support for research materials/analysis costs
• Conference participation fees (registration, travel, accommodation)
• Additional expenses based on the specific needs of each research lab

Expected Outcomes

• Development of research skills and understanding of technology trends
• Publication in international journals through undergraduate research
• Establishment of a strong record for future careers in chemistry-related fields
  • Significant advantage for employment and graduate school admissions

For inquiries, please contact the Chemistry Department Office.

We encourage all interested undergraduate students to apply actively.