The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education has selected 100 student athletes from elementary, middle, and high schools who have demonstrated outstanding performance and potential in sports to receive scholarships.
According to the Jeonbuk Education Office on July 31, the scholarship program aims to provide a stable training environment for young athletes, allowing them to focus on their sports without financial burdens.
The recipients were chosen through a selection process among student athletes affiliated with school sports teams and professional sports clubs.
The education office evaluated applicants based on their competition results, self-development plans, and mentoring plans from coaches, ultimately selecting 100 student athletes from 44 schools across 28 sports.
Among the selected students, there are 22 elementary school students, 39 middle school students, and 39 high school students.
Notably, additional points were awarded to socially disadvantaged individuals (such as those receiving basic living assistance or from low-income families) to prioritize their selection.
Starting in September, each selected student will receive a monthly scholarship of 200,000 won for six months, totaling 1.2 million won.
Jeonbuk Education Superintendent Cheon Ho-seong expressed pride in the student athletes who strive to shine in Jeonbuk sports despite challenging circumstances. He stated, “I hope this scholarship support serves as a solid foundation for our young athletes to advance to larger stages, and we will continue to provide unwavering support for their growth and development.”
The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education announced on July 31 that it is recruiting students for the '2026 Native Speaker Online English Talking Class 3rd Session.'
The third session will run from August 24 to October 22, with applications accepted online from August 4 at 6 PM until August 18 at 8 PM.
Eligible participants include students from the 3rd grade of elementary school to the 3rd year of high school, as well as out-of-school youth, with classes conducted in a 1:3 ratio with native speakers.
Classes will be held twice a week, with each session lasting 30 minutes.
This year's Native Speaker Online English Talking Class consists of four sessions, each lasting nine weeks.
The program, part of the Jeonbuk Education Office's English education initiative, aims to enhance students' self-directed learning capabilities and reduce private education costs through online classes with native speakers.
Last year, from April to December, a total of 16,104 students participated, and the satisfaction rate among students surveyed was 88.2%.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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