Hwasun Scholarship Foundation Supports 1,811 Students with Scholarships... Largest Ever

Taking the Lead in Fostering Local Talent
Selection of Academic and Welfare Scholars

The Hwasun Scholarship Foundation in South Jeolla Province has expanded its scholarship program to the largest scale in its history this year, providing scholarships worth a total of 1.2 billion won to 1,811 local students to foster regional talent.

The 2nd Extraordinary Board Meeting of the Hwasun Scholarship Foundation. Provided by Hwasun County

According to the foundation on December 3, this year, a total of 1,811 students were supported through the selection of scholarship recipients in both the first and second halves of the year, including academic merit scholars, welfare scholars, arts and sports talent scholars, out-of-school youth scholars, and multi-child family scholars across various fields.

In particular, the scholarship system was strengthened to more precisely reflect the educational circumstances and needs of each student, allowing more students to benefit. The number of scholarship recipients, including those from multi-child families, was significantly increased.

This year, in addition to the existing scholarship support, the foundation launched new projects totaling approximately 350 million won, such as entrance preparation funds for new students and global overseas cultural experiences for youth, thereby enhancing educational welfare benefits that students can tangibly experience.

By expanding educational welfare programs that directly address students' needs, such as alleviating the initial cost burden of school entrance and providing opportunities for overseas experiences, the foundation helped boost students' motivation to learn and explore career paths.

Furthermore, the foundation has continued efforts to respond to the diversifying scholarship needs in the region and ensure the sustainability of the scholarship system by supplementing its institutional foundation, including establishing fair screening criteria and refining eligibility standards to build a stable operational system.

Chairman Koo Bokkyu stated, "2025 was a meaningful year in which the foundation took a significant step forward," adding, "We will continue to operate our scholarship programs with substance so that local talent can fully realize their dreams."

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