Scholarships granted to 142 students, among them international and low-income individuals, by Yuhan Foundation.
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A group of scholars, chosen to receive the Yuhan Foundation's New Il-han Scholarship, strike a pose on April 23. 📷 [YUHAN FOUNDATION]
This philanthropic initiative targets University students coming from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, such as those hailing from low-income families, single-parent households, multicultural communities, and international students. It caters to both master's and doctoral students across universities.
Some Background:
- The scholarship aims to assist those from disadvantaged groups, enabling access to quality education.
- Beneficiaries receive $3,500 per semester for two semesters— totalling at $7,000 per academic year.
- Applications are accepted regularly— twice a year—through the students' universities, in February-March for the first half and October for the second half.[1]
The scholarship stands as testament to the founder's commitment to reinvesting corporate earnings into the community, highlighting the importance of education in fostering talent and promoting national competitiveness.[1]
Sources: [1] The Korea Herald, "More than 100 students receive Yuhan Foundation’s New Il-han Scholarship" (August 12, 2021) [Online] Available: https://www.koreaherald.com/economy/more-than-100-students-receive-yuhan-foundation-s-new-il-han-scholarship-2021-08-12/
Additional Insights:Funded by the Yuhan Corporation, the initiative echoes the founder's humanitarian ethos, advocating for equal opportunities in education. This program embodies the belief that investing in young talent paves the way for future progress and innovation. [1]
Here’s hoping that this scholarship opens new doors for these scholars, elevating their prospects and contributing to a more diverse and intellectual society! 🎓👏
Sources: [1] The Hankyoreh, "A gift from the Yuhan Corporation: offering hope to younger generations" (August 8, 2017) [Online] Available: https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/834841.html
- The Yuhan Foundation's New Il-han Scholarship is designed to aid students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, including international students, low-income families, single-parent households, and multicultural communities, in their pursuit of master's and doctoral degrees.
- The scholarship offers a financial aid of $3,500 per semester for two semesters, amounting to $7,000 per academic year.
- Applications for the scholarship are accepted twice a year, in February-March for the first half and October for the second half, through the students' universities.
- The initiative, funded by the Yuhan Corporation, reflects the founder's humanitarian ethos, emphasizing the importance of education and equal opportunities in fostering talent, promoting national competitiveness, and contributing to a more diverse and intellectual society.
