Apply for Preliminary Round of Young Stars MAD Competition 2025
1Registration Period (Submit Application and Portfolio)
2Eligible Participants
- Individual or team of 2
- Students currently in college or university, graduate students (Master's degree), and students on leave
- Military service personnel and those with suspension of graduation
※ Non-major-related and proof of enrollment is required
※ After University graduation, Advertising Academy students operated by another institution cannot participate
3How to Apply
4Submission Material
- Application form : You can fill out form at MAD STARS website (Only in English)
- Portfolio : Must be converted into PDF files put together as a single file and upload
(The number of portfolios and pages submitted is not limited, and you can submit in either Korean or English.)
※ It is allowed to submit portfolio with team or separately as a free subject
- Winning certification (Optional) : The other contest winner has to scan this and combine it into one PDF file.
※ Maximum capacity of portfolio and winning certification is 20MB
5Selection Criteria
- Clear reasons for applying, Award winning career and portfolio, Introduction of your team and Sincerity toward YOUNG STARS
6Benefits for Finalist
- Free Registration to access MAD STARS 2025
- Opportunity to attend Young Stars Networking Party
- A winning trophy is provided to all achieving Bronze or greater (1 trophy per team)
- Internship opportunities to Crystal Award or higher winners
- A certificate of participation is provided to all finalists
※ Accommodation, Airfare, meals and transportation costs are not provided
※ Internships may be limited by the internship company's schedule, number of people, etc.
7Awards
- Gold, Silver, Bronze and Crystal
※ Awards can be changed depending on the final judge result.
8Registration Fee
9Contact
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