Gangseo-gu and Giduramie Foundation to Award 100 Million Won in Scholarships to High School and University Students

65 Residents of Gangseo-gu to Be Selected
Applications Accepted from June 16 to 20

On June 11, Seoul Gangseo-gu and the Giduramie Cultural Welfare Foundation announced that they will be selecting the '2025 Giduramie Scholarship Students' to foster local talent and realize educational welfare.

Seoul Gangseo-gu and Giduramie Cultural Welfare Foundation are selecting the '2025 Giduramie Scholarship Students' (AI-generated image). Provided by Gangseo-gu.

This scholarship program will be carried out with Gangseo-gu recommending the scholarship recipients and the Giduramie Cultural Welfare Foundation providing the scholarships. The selection targets are 65 high school and university students who have resided in Gangseo-gu for more than one year. The total scholarship amount is 100 million won, with 1 million won awarded to each high school student and 2 million won to each university student.

The scholarships are divided into four categories?Achievement, Talent, Hope, and Model?according to the students' characteristics and circumstances. The Achievement Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic performance. The Talent Scholarship is given to students who excel in specific fields such as arts, sports, or technical competitions. The Hope Scholarship is for students who have not lost their will to study despite economic hardship. The Model Scholarship is presented to students who have actively participated in school development or community service activities and have been recommended by their school principal.

Applications will be accepted from June 16 to June 20, and can be submitted either by registered mail or in person. The scholarship award ceremony will be held on July 17. Detailed requirements for each scholarship category can be found on the Gangseo-gu Office website (Notices/News).

Kwon Ohkyung, Chairman of the Giduramie Cultural Welfare Foundation, stated, "The Giduramie Scholarship Program began with the conviction of our founder, Chairman Choi Jinmin, that 'at least a minimum level of education should be guaranteed equally to everyone.' He added, "We will continue to support the nurturing of talent in partnership with the local community, so that students who do not give up on their dreams despite difficult circumstances can fully realize their potential."

Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, said, "Education is not simply about imparting knowledge, but about drawing out students' potential," and added, "I hope this scholarship will help students take one step closer to their dreams."