GIST Awards Gitureumi Scholarships to 20 Undergraduates

2.5 Million Won Each to 20 Students

Total Scholarship Amount Reaches 50 Million Won

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) announced on September 9 that it recently held the "2026 Gitureumi Scholarship Award Ceremony" in collaboration with the Gitureumi Cultural Foundation at the GIST Administration Building, distributing a total of 50 million won in scholarships to 20 undergraduate students.

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology recently held the '2026 Gitturami Scholarship Certificate Award Ceremony' at the GIST Administration Building in collaboration with the Gitturami Cultural Foundation. Provided by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

The ceremony was attended by Jinmin Choi, Chairman of Gitureumi Group; Ki Chul Lim, President of GIST; Eunmo Choi, Chairman of the GIST Foundation; as well as representatives from Gitureumi Group, the Cultural Foundation, GIST, and the scholarship recipients, totaling approximately 47 participants.

The purpose of this scholarship is to reduce the financial burden on GIST undergraduates so they can focus on their studies and various experiences. A total of 50 million won, with 2.5 million won granted per student, was awarded to 20 undergraduates, serving both as an academic encouragement and as living support.

Scholarship recipients were chosen from those who have displayed exemplary conduct and contributed to the development of their department and university, based on a recommendation of five students each from four GIST schools: College of AI, College of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, and College of Life and Medical Sciences. The final selection was made after review by the Gitureumi Cultural Foundation.

The Gitureumi Cultural Foundation was established in 1985 based on Chairman Jinmin Choi's belief that everyone should have an equal opportunity in education. The foundation continues to make social contributions to nurturing future talent through scholarships, academic research, and support for educational institutions.

Over the past 41 years, Gitureumi, centered around its Cultural and Welfare Foundations, has contributed approximately 65 billion won to support more than 70,000 individuals in the fields of scholarships, education, academia, and social welfare.

President Ki Chul Lim of GIST presented the scholarship certificates and grants to the selected students, followed by a message of gratitude from the representative of the scholarship recipients and encouraging remarks from Chairman Jinmin Choi of Gitureumi Group.

President Ki Chul Lim stated, "I sincerely appreciate the Gitureumi Cultural Foundation for its longstanding commitment and philanthropy in nurturing future talent in our society for more than 40 years. I hope this scholarship will serve as both encouragement for the students' efforts so far, and as support for them to boldly take on challenges and grow in their future fields."

Jeongeun Choi, the student representative from the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering, College of AI, remarked, "This scholarship means more than just financial support; it feels like an affirmation and encouragement for our past efforts as well as our future potential. I will strive to learn and grow in my field so that, one day, I can pass on the encouragement and kindness I have received to others."

Chairman Jinmin Choi of Gitureumi Group commented, "We have long continued our scholarship programs in the belief that educational opportunities should be equal for all. I hope this scholarship will empower GIST students to realize their potential and help them grow into leaders of science and technology in the future."

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