Chonnam National University Awards COVID-19 Scholarships to 52% of Undergraduates

President Jeong Byeong-seok: "Hope this becomes an opportunity to have courage and hope"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chonnam National University is providing a special COVID-19 scholarship totaling over 1.81 billion won to more than half of the undergraduate students enrolled in the first semester.

According to Chonnam National University on the 7th, to alleviate the academic and financial burdens caused by the prolonged COVID-19 situation and to create a stable academic environment, the university decided to support 9,931 undergraduates enrolled in the first semester with approximately 1.666 billion won. Initially, about 7,100 students received this support in the form of a tuition reduction for the second semester.

Additionally, the remaining approximately 2,600 students, including those graduating in August or those on leave without registration for the second semester, will receive the funds via bank transfer on the 8th.

Chonnam National University is also providing a ‘Student Love Special Scholarship’ amounting to about 152.2 million won to 761 students who are facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 situation, such as the head of household’s unemployment, business suspension, or closure.

This fund was raised voluntarily by Chonnam National University professors and staff through donations and will be paid via bank transfer on the 8th to students who are basic livelihood security recipients, belong to the lower-income bracket, or are experiencing urgent financial hardship due to their parents’ unemployment, business suspension, or closure caused by COVID-19.

The total number of special scholarship beneficiaries corresponds to 10,692 students, which is 52% of the 20,490 undergraduates registered in the first semester.

Jung Byung-seok, President of Chonnam National University, said, “Knowing well that many are facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 situation, we focused on adjusting project budgets and gathering leftover funds, and faculty and staff carried out fundraising activities. Through everyone’s efforts and sincerity, we prepared this special scholarship,” adding, “We hope this will be an opportunity for students and parents to gain courage and hope.”

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