Dong-A University Faculty and Staff Alumni Support Juniors for 22nd Year... 258.5 Million Won in Scholarships

10 enrolled students receive scholarships totaling 10 million won

Dong-A University faculty and staff alumni are continuing their scholarship program for younger students for the 22nd consecutive year, demonstrating their love for their alma mater.

Dong-A University (President Lee Haewoo) said on November 13 that its Alumni Association of Employed Graduates (Chairman Lee Suho) held the 2026 Scholarship Award Ceremony at Gyeongdong Hall in the university headquarters on its Seunghak Campus on November 12, and awarded scholarships totaling 10 million won to 10 enrolled students, with each receiving 1 million won.

The event was attended by scholarship program officials and recipients, including Alumni Association Chairman Lee Suho; Secretary General Shin Bongjun; scholarship committee directors Cho Gyupan and Park Cheolhong, who also serves as an auditor; and auditors Lee Sangho and Yang Sinu.

The Dong-A University Alumni Association of Employed Graduates comprises 281 alumni working at the Dong-A Haksuk Foundation and Dong-A University: 128 faculty members and 153 staff members. From 2004 through this year, it has awarded a total of 258.5 million won in scholarships to 213 students over 22 years, supporting their studies.

This year's scholarships were awarded to Choi Seulgi, a fourth-year student in the Department of Media and Communication; Myeong Seyeon, a third-year student specializing in Archaeology and Art History in the School of History and Cultural Studies; Han Eunjae, a first-year student in the Department of Information Mathematics; Park Hyeyeon, a fourth-year student in the Department of Tourism Management; Kim Sion, a fourth-year student in the Department of Molecular Genetic Engineering; Jeong Sihyeon, a second-year student in the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering; An Gyeongjun, a third-year student specializing in Architecture in the Department of Architecture; Choi Giwon, a fourth-year student in the Department of Taekwondo; Kim Minju, a fourth-year student in the Department of Food and Nutrition; and Jin Juan, a third-year student in the Department of Global Business.

Chairman Lee Suho said, "This scholarship is the precious result of 281 faculty and staff alumni contributing wholeheartedly every month to support the potential of younger students. I hope you will devote yourselves to your studies, grow into talented people who lead society, and one day give back to younger students."

Choi Seulgi, who spoke on behalf of the scholarship recipients, said, "I am happy and grateful to receive a scholarship filled with the warmth and support of my seniors at such a meaningful time, as I approach graduation. I will use the scholarship meaningfully to prepare for the future and do my best to live up to my seniors' encouragement."

Dong-A University held the 2026 Scholarship Award Ceremony for its Alumni Association of Working Professionals, with attendees posing for a commemorative photo.

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