Sangmidang Holdings has provided a total of 270 million won in scholarships to 150 university students who balance work and studies.
The Sangmidang Happy Foundation announced on November 3 that it selected 150 recipients for the 2026 second semester 'Sangmidang Happy Scholarship,' awarding each student 1.8 million won.
The 'Sangmidang Happy Scholarship' is a key social contribution program initiated by Chairman Heo Young-in in 2012, aimed at supporting young workers in achieving their dreams. Scholarships are awarded each semester to students who work while studying.
This semester, the recipients include 120 students working at affiliated brand stores such as Paris Baguette, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', and Pascucci, along with 30 external scholarship recipients selected through the Korea Scholarship Foundation. Each scholarship recipient received 1.8 million won, which is about half the average tuition at universities nationwide.
Since the program began in 2012, Sangmidang Holdings has awarded a total of 5.7 billion won in scholarships to 3,227 students over the past 15 years.
A representative from Sangmidang Holdings stated, "We hope this scholarship serves as encouragement for young people preparing for their futures while balancing work and studies. We will continue to support youth in planning their careers and preparing for the future without worries."
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