Dongkuk Steel, 17th Year of Scholarship Award for Science and Engineering University Students

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Songwon Cultural Foundation under Dongkuk Steel held a scholarship award ceremony on the 13th at Ferrum Tower, attended by 15 people including science and engineering scholarship students from 9 universities nationwide.

Songwon Cultural Foundation will provide a total of 175 million KRW in scholarships to 28 students: 13 students selected as the 16th class in 2019 and 15 students selected as the 17th class in 2020.

Dongkuk Steel has been running a science and engineering scholarship program for 17 years since 2004 to nurture science and engineering university students, the foundation of manufacturing. All scholarship recipients receive full tuition support until graduation, and preferential benefits are provided if they wish to be employed by Dongkuk Steel after graduation.

In his greeting, Songwon Cultural Foundation Chairman Jang Se-wook said, "You are the talents of the region and the treasures who will lead Korea's science and engineering fields. I hope you will grow into global talents who can lead national competitiveness."

Along with the scholarship award, scholarship students were assigned mentors who are Dongkuk Steel employees from the same school, providing opportunities for introductions to Dongkuk Steel’s work and career counseling.

Meanwhile, Songwon Cultural Foundation plans to provide 45 million KRW in scholarships not only for science and engineering students but also for elementary, middle, and high school students in the Busan area, the birthplace of Dongkuk Steel. This scholarship, implemented since 2018, includes various programs such as scholarship grants, support for elementary school teaching materials, and opportunities for overseas training.

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