Yeungnam Institute of Technology Holds Scholarship Donation Ceremony of 10 Million KRW with 'Timart'... Fostering Skilled Professionals Tailored to Social Needs

On the 16th, a scholarship donation ceremony was held with Timart at the Cheonma Square History Hall of Yeungnam Polytechnic College.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] ‘Tmart,’ a semiconductor and display equipment specialized company, generously donated 10 million KRW in scholarships to Yeungnam College of Science and Technology.

Yeungnam College of Science and Technology held a scholarship donation ceremony with Tmart at 3 p.m. on the 16th at the Cheonma Square History Hall.

The ceremony was attended by Tmart executives including CEO Nam Yoon-min, Executive Director Kim Kwang-nyeon, and Managing Director Yoon Jong-min.

From Yeungnam College of Science and Technology, President Lee Jae-yong, Vice President for Academic Affairs Kwon Ki-hong, Director of Industry-Academia Cooperation Nam Ki-seok, Professor Yoo Won-geun of the Department of Electrical Automation, and Professor Jung Seung-hyun of the Department of Electronic Information welcomed the guests.

Tmart stated that the 10 million KRW scholarship was entrusted to support students facing academic difficulties due to COVID-19.

The company, specializing in semiconductor and display equipment, signed an agreement in 2017 to operate a customized social department and has been running the Electrical Facility Automation class.

Since 2019, through the establishment and operation of the customized social department’s Semiconductor Equipment class, theoretical and field education has been conducted.

Yeungnam College of Science and Technology plans to use the donation as student scholarships to nurture local talent.

Tmart CEO Nam Yoon-min said, “Since the industry-academia cooperation, we have been able to secure professional personnel equipped with practical field skills through the customized social departments,” adding, “We will continue to nurture talent and grow together through ongoing cooperation and practical field education.”

President Lee Jae-yong said, “I am pleased to receive the scholarship to support students’ education during the difficult times of COVID-19,” and added, “We will strive to cultivate talent that meets industry demands.”

Yeungnam College of Science and Technology will select 2,071 freshmen, accounting for 94.4% of the total recruitment quota, in the 2022 academic year early admission.

In early admission, Yeungnam College of Science and Technology offers a 50% tuition scholarship for first successful applicants and a 1 million KRW scholarship for additional successful applicants.

With the establishment of 11 new departments including Global Food Service Industry, Fashion Live Commerce, and Webtoon, the introduction of a self-recommendation screening, and allowing up to three multiple applications regardless of department or screening type, the college has lowered the barriers for student applications. The application period is from September 10 to October 4.

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