Jeongeup Citizen Scholarship Foundation Selects Outstanding University Students for Scholarship Support

Applications accepted until the 28th
190 recipients to be selected this year

The Jeongeup Citizen Scholarship Foundation in North Jeolla Province announced on July 14 that it will select outstanding university students who will lead the future of the region and provide them with scholarships.

Jeongeup Citizen Scholarship Foundation, Outstanding Talent Scholarship Student Selection Poster. Provided by Jeongeup City

Eligible applicants are students currently enrolled in a university whose father or mother has had an official address in Jeongeup for at least one year as of the announcement date. Applicants must have completed at least 9 credits per semester and have a grade point average of 85 or higher on a percentage scale.

The number of recipients is gradually increasing in accordance with the pledge of Mayor Lee Haksoo during the 8th popularly elected term. The plan to expand the number of scholarship recipients, which began in 2023, aims to select a total of 200 students by 2026. This year, the number will be increased by 20 compared to last year, with a total of 190 students to be selected. Specifically, 156 students from four-year universities and 34 students from junior colleges will be chosen.

Scholarship recipients will receive 2.2 million won for four-year university students and 1.8 million won for junior college students. The total amount of support is 440.4 million won. The foundation plans to select recipients based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance and financial circumstances.

Students wishing to apply must submit the scholarship application form and relevant documents to the administrative welfare center of the town, township, or neighborhood corresponding to the resident registration address of their father or mother by July 28. The final list of recipients will be announced on the Jeongeup Citizen Scholarship Foundation website on August 20.

Since 2001, the Jeongeup Citizen Scholarship Foundation has supported the development of local talent by providing a total of 4.1 billion won in scholarships to 2,963 students.

Mayor Lee Haksoo said, "I hope the Outstanding Talent Scholarship will be a strong encouragement for students who are moving toward their dreams with passion," and added, "We will continue to provide ongoing support so that talented young people in the region can fully demonstrate their abilities."

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