Korea Exchange (KRX) said on the 20th it will hold the 22nd National University Student securities and derivatives competition for university students nationwide from the 21st to June 5.
Eligibility is limited to undergraduate students at four-year universities in Korea, including those on leave of absence; graduate students are excluded. Teams must consist of up to four undergraduates from the same university, and past prizewinners cannot participate again.
Students who wish to participate should prepare a research proposal and submit it through the website of the Korea Exchange (KRX) securities and derivatives research center.
The exchange will select up to 10 teams that submit outstanding research proposals, grant them an opportunity for final-round research, and provide a set amount of research funding. It will then review the final-round research, select excellent works, and present awards.
One grand prize team will receive a commendation from the chairperson of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and a 10 million won scholarship; two excellence award teams will each receive a commendation from the chairperson of Korea Exchange (KRX) and a 6 million won scholarship; and three encouragement award teams will each receive a commendation from the chairperson of Korea Exchange (KRX) and a 4 million won scholarship.
In addition, prizewinners may receive preferential treatment in document screening when applying to Korea Exchange (KRX) for the next five years.