Dongguk University to Provide 500,000 KRW per Person as 'COVID-19 Relief Scholarship'

Approximately 1 Billion Won Raised in 'COVID-19 Overcome Fundraising Campaign' with Participation of Professors and Faculty

Dongguk University Campus

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Dongguk University is providing a 'COVID-19 Overcoming Scholarship' to students whose family circumstances have worsened due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The university plans to award 500,000 KRW per student to 2,000 enrolled students.

On the 15th, Dongguk University announced that it will provide a scholarship of 500,000 KRW per student to those whose family circumstances have become difficult due to COVID-19. The scholarship fund was raised through the 'COVID-19 Overcoming Emergency Fundraising Campaign,' which involved Dongguk University professors, faculty, and other members of the school community. The campaign began in April with donations from the College of Humanities faculty and continued as a donation relay from the university's professors, staff, alumni, and the Buddhist community. In total, about 600 participants raised approximately 1 billion KRW.

Dongguk University decided, in consultation with the undergraduate and general graduate student councils, to allocate the entire fund to support students facing difficulties due to COVID-19.

The scholarship application eligibility includes enrolled students (undergraduate and graduate) in the first semester of this year who meet one or more of the following criteria: ▲those whose parents have lost jobs or closed businesses resulting in decreased income ▲those who have suffered economic damage due to their own or family members' COVID-19 diagnosis ▲those eligible for government policy support for small and medium enterprises, small business owners, or self-employed persons ▲those whose part-time jobs have been suspended, causing financial hardship ▲and others who have experienced urgent damage due to COVID-19.

Applications will be accepted by each college until the 30th of this month, and scholarship recipients will be selected. The scholarships are expected to be disbursed before mid-July.

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