SNT Group Unhae Scholarship Foundation Donates 1.7 Billion KRW in Scholarships

Selection of 213 10th Batch Scholars This Year, 8 Million KRW per Person

Foundation Grows from 30 Billion KRW to 70 Billion KRW in 10 Years

The Unhae Scholarship Foundation of SNT Group (Chairman Choi Pyung-kyu) generously donated 1.7 billion KRW in scholarships this year.

The foundation selected 213 students for the 10th Unhae Scholarship program, awarding each 8 million KRW, totaling over 1.7 billion KRW, to support talent development in science and engineering and assist underprivileged groups in education.

On the 24th, the Unhae Scholarship Foundation announced that it held the ‘10th Unhae Scholarship Certificate Award Ceremony’ at the Grand Mercure Ambassador Changwon.

The ceremony was the first in-person event in four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, attended by about 250 people including Chairman Choi Pyung-kyu, foundation officials, the 10th Unhae Scholarship recipients selected nationwide, and Lee Ho-young, President of Changwon National University.

On the 24th, the "10th Unhae Scholarship Certificate Award Ceremony" is being held at the Grand Mercure Ambassador Changwon.

Established in 2013, the Unhae Scholarship Foundation has annually selected outstanding science and engineering university students and provided scholarships. Over the past 10 years, a total of 788 students have benefited from the Unhae Scholarship.

In his greeting, Chairman Choi said, “This day, which I have awaited every year, is an immensely rewarding and happy moment for me,” expressing his gratitude.

He added, “Within the youth flows the blood of great and respected Koreans who have made history driven by a fateful spirit of challenge. I hope you enjoy challenges as you traverse the rough wilderness with the fearless spirit of Koreans, fueled by earnestness toward your goals.”

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, conveyed a video congratulatory message, saying, “I hope all students who received the Unhae Scholarship certificates boldly challenge the future and grow into warm-hearted members of society. Gyeongnam Province will support young people in achieving their dreams.”

Lee Ho-young, President of Changwon National University, said in his congratulatory speech, “The Unhae Scholarship Foundation has greatly contributed to nurturing creative and challenging future science and technology talents, setting an example for regional scholarship projects.”

President Lee also stated, “Changwon National University will do its best to work with the Unhae Scholarship Foundation in efforts to cultivate local talent.”

The foundation was established in 2013 with a total of 30 billion KRW, including 10 billion KRW of personal funds from Chairman Choi Pyung-kyu of SNT Group, and has grown to a scale of 70 billion KRW this year.

Chairman Choi Pyeong-gyu of SNT Group.

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