Ggitturami Supports Scholarships for DGIST, GIST, and UNIST Students

Nurturing Talent to Lead the Future of Science and Technology

Ggitturami Group is supporting the academic pursuits of science and technology talent who are building their capabilities in key areas of future industries.

On September 11, Ggitturami Group announced that it has provided a total of 200 million won in 'Ggitturami Scholarships' to 120 students enrolled at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST).

On July 24, 50 students at DGIST received 50 million won, followed by GIST students, with 20 students receiving 50 million won on September 4. On September 11, Ggitturami Group awarded 100 million won in scholarships to 50 students at UNIST, further supporting the growth of future leaders in science and technology fields.

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) 'Guiturami Scholarship Award Ceremony' where Jimin Choi, Chairman of Guiturami Group (fourth from the right in the first row of the photo), is taking a commemorative photo. Guiturami

The Ggitturami Scholarship Program is a 41-year-old social contribution initiative that has continued since 1985, when Chairman Jinmin Choi, founder of Ggitturami Boiler, established the Ggitturami Cultural Foundation with his own funds. To date, the scholarship program has been continuously operated across the country, supporting approximately 70,000 scholars.

Since the first event in 1997, Ggitturami Group has also supported the 'Grand Prize of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea' for 30 years, promoting the discovery of engineering talent and supporting research activities. This year, the total prize money for the Grand Prize of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea is being increased to 600 million won. Additionally, the company operates the 'Ggitturami Academic Award' in cooperation with the four major mechanical engineering societies—The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Society of Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea, The Korean Society of Combustion, and The Korean Society of Fluid Machinery—providing a total of 150 million won in prize money to outstanding researchers and full-time faculty members.

Jinmin Choi, Chairman of Ggitturami Boiler, stated, "In order to enhance Korea's future competitiveness, it is important to create an environment where talented individuals who will lead the development of science and technology can learn and demonstrate their capabilities to the fullest." He added, "Ggitturami Group will continue its unwavering support, ensuring that everyone from students to researchers and engineers—those leading the advancement of science and technology in Korea—can grow and thrive."

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