Gyeongbuk Province to Provide Lifelong Education Vouchers to 5,388 Vulnerable Residents... 350,000 Won in Annual Educational Support Per Person

Application Now Open for Eligible Residents
Certification and Language Courses Available

Gyeongbuk Province will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Lifelong Education Voucher program for provincial residents from March 16 to March 31, 2026.

The Lifelong Education Voucher Support Project is a system that provides educational expenses for Gyeongbuk residents to take a variety of lifelong education courses. It aims to reduce disparities in lifelong education participation caused by social and economic conditions and to expand educational opportunities.

Gyeongbuk Provincial Government Building

This year, Gyeongbuk Province plans to provide vouchers to 5,388 people, with each person receiving 350,000 won per year, totaling 1,885,000,000 won. Selected residents can use the support funds to pay for course fees and textbook costs in various fields, such as certifications, language learning, entrepreneurship, and humanities, at institutions that accept the Lifelong Education Voucher.

The first round of applicants being recruited this time includes: 3,839 general applicants (basic livelihood security recipients or those in the lower-income bracket aged 19 or older), 455 AI/Digital applicants (aged 30 or older), 360 senior citizens (aged 65 or older), and 734 persons with disabilities (registered disabled persons aged 19 or older).

General, senior, and AI/Digital vouchers can be applied for through the Lifelong Education Voucher website, while vouchers for persons with disabilities can be applied for via 'Bojogeum 24.' For senior and disability vouchers, applicants may also visit the lifelong education-related departments at their city or county offices in person.

Notably, starting this year, it is possible to receive both the National Scholarship and the Lifelong Education Voucher, enabling economically disadvantaged students to take a variety of lifelong education courses—including computer, language, and certification programs.

Lee Sangsoo, Director of the Local Era Policy Bureau of Gyeongbuk Province, stated, "In this rapidly changing era, learning is the key to opening new possibilities," adding, "We will continue to expand support so that more provincial residents can enjoy opportunities for lifelong learning."

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