Siheung City to Provide Educational Activity Support for Children of Multicultural Families... Up to 600,000 Won

Applications Open from June 1
Voucher Support: 400,000 Won for Elementary, 500,000 Won for Middle, 600,000 Won for High School Students

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province is launching the "2026 Educational Activity Expense Support Program for Children of Multicultural Families" to bridge the learning gap and strengthen career competencies among children from multicultural backgrounds.

Multicultural Family Children Education Activity Expense Support Poster. Provided by Siheung City

This program has been established to provide tangible educational opportunities to children of low-income multicultural families who face difficulties adapting academically.

The eligible recipients are children between the ages of 7 and 18 (born between 2008 and 2019) from multicultural families whose household income is between 50% and 100% of the median income standard. Children not currently enrolled in school are also included, while those who already receive educational benefits are excluded from duplicate support. Even if a child received support last year, a new application must be submitted for support this year.

The total project budget is 350 million won, with funding split equally between the national and municipal governments. The program aims to support approximately 600 elementary, middle, and high school students.

Applications will be accepted from June 1 to June 30. Applicants must visit the Neunggok Branch of the Siheung City Family Center (1, Seungji-ro 59beon-gil, Siheung-si) to apply in person. The educational activity expenses will be provided at the end of August after income and duplicate benefit eligibility are verified.

The annual support amount is 400,000 won for elementary school students, 500,000 won for middle school students, and 600,000 won for high school students, provided in the form of an NH Nonghyup Card voucher (points).

The funds can be used for a wide range of educational purposes, including learning activities such as bookstore and academy fees, study room use, and textbook purchases, as well as for extracurricular activities in the arts and sports or for preparing for certification exams. However, use is restricted for certain businesses, such as entertainment and gambling establishments.

Applicants must submit documents including the application form, resident registration certificate, family relationship certificate, alien registration card, and proof of health insurance premium payment.

Cho Hyeonja, Director of Gender Equality and Family Affairs, said, "We hope this support for educational activity expenses will boost children’s motivation to learn and help them prepare for the future." She added, "We will continue to actively support multicultural families so that they can settle and grow stably within the local community."

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