Samcheok City Accepts Applications for Tuition Support Program for Low-Income Students from Former Mining Areas... Up to 3 Million Won Provided

Applications Accepted from October 13 to November 7
Apply In Person at Your Local Administrative Welfare Center

Samcheok City in Gangwon Province is accepting applications for the "2025 Second Semester Tuition Support Program" for low-income university students from former mining areas.

Samcheok City Hall Exterior View.

This program aims to reduce the financial burden for students who face difficulties in continuing their studies due to economic circumstances and to foster local talent. It provides up to 3 million won in support for tuition fees, including admission and class fees.

Eligible applicants are university students who meet all of the following criteria: ▲ The student or their parent must have been registered as a resident in a former mining area for at least six months prior to the announcement date; ▲ The applicant must be either a recipient of basic livelihood security, hold a welfare certificate for the near-poor, or fall within support levels 1 to 5 of the Korea Student Aid Foundation; ▲ The applicant must have completed at least 12 credits and maintained an average grade of 70 or above in the previous semester (except for the final semester before graduation).

However, if the applicant receives other scholarships, the total tuition support cannot exceed the actual tuition amount, and only the difference will be provided. If a student discontinues their studies due to a change in academic status during the semester, the support funds will be reclaimed.

Applications will be accepted from October 13 to November 7, and students can apply in person at the administrative welfare center of their local township, town, or neighborhood. After a review of the submitted documents, tuition support is expected to be provided in early December.

A Samcheok City official stated, "We hope that all eligible students will apply so they can focus on their studies," and added, "We will continue to do our best to expand educational welfare in the future."

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