Gwangjin District to Select 103 Scholarship Students This Year... Applications Open Until the 31st

Expanded from 70 Recipients Last Year
Over 300 Million Won in Total Scholarships

Gwangjin District in Seoul (Mayor Kim Joungho) announced on July 28 that it will select 103 scholarship students in 2026 to nurture future talent.

Kim Joungho, Mayor of Gwangjin District. Provided by Gwangjin District.

This year, the number of recipients has been increased from 70 last year to 103. The total scholarship amount will exceed 300 million won, and while the individual scholarship amount remains the same as last year, the eligibility pool has expanded. The selected recipients will include 30 scholarships for students with special talents and 73 general scholarships. By school level, there will be 62 elementary, middle, and high school students and 41 university students.

General scholarships are awarded to high school and university students from disadvantaged backgrounds who meet certain academic requirements. Scholarships for students with special talents are open to elementary, middle, and high school students with outstanding abilities in arts or athletics, and applicants must have received awards at national-level (city, county, or district) cultural, arts, or sports competitions between 2024 and 2026.

Applicants must have maintained their resident registration and residency in Gwangjin District for at least one year. However, students who were selected as Gwangjin District scholarship recipients last year, or those who have received scholarships from the district, other local governments, or private organizations this year, are not eligible.

Applications must be submitted in person, with all required documents, at the applicant's local community center by July 31. All applications will go through qualification verification and review before final selections are made, and results will be individually notified in September. Detailed information is available on the website of the Gwangjin District Office or from the Educational Support Division (02-450-7168).

Mayor Kim Joungho stated, "I hope these scholarships will serve as a strong stepping stone, supporting students’ dreams and challenges," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to nurture talent and provide educational support so that more students can focus on their studies and prepare for their futures without financial burden."

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