Launch your graduate studies in science or engineering at Chung‑Ang University, Seoul through an exclusive scholarship designed to empower outstanding international researchers with full tuition support and monthly research funding.↚
Ignite Innovation: Join Chung‑Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship (CAYSS)
Details
The CAYSS program offers a full waiver of application, admission, and tuition fees for four semesters—or eight semesters for combined Master’s‑PhD tracks. Scholars also receive a monthly stipend (minimum KRW 500,000) allocated by their faculty advisor to support living and research expenses. Applicants are selected in April (for fall intake) and October (for spring intake) each year, with interviews following approximately one month after the application deadline.↚
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to international candidates in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Nursing. Applicants must be currently completing or hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants) or a Master’s degree (for PhD) from a recognized university and receive a formal recommendation from a Chung‑Ang University full‑time faculty member. Required language proficiency includes TOPIK Level 4 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 71 (or equivalent). A minimum CGPA of 2.91/4.5 (around 80%) is essential.Benefits
CAYSS scholars enjoy tuition coverage for up to two years (or up to four years for integrated Master’s‑PhD programs), waived application and admission fees, and a sustained monthly stipend of at least KRW 500,000, provided by their supervising faculty. Recipients are also expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester, and receive mentor approval each term to retain scholarship benefits. Additional requirements include publication expectations: Master’s students must submit a JCR‑indexed paper before graduation (and get it accepted within one year), while PhD candidates must publish at least one JCR‑index article as a first or corresponding author during their program.↚
How to Apply
Begin by identifying and contacting a prospective faculty advisor at Chung‑Ang University whose research aligns with your interests. Send your resume, academic transcripts, research interests, and application materials to faculty members with “CAYSS” in the email subject line.