The Hansem Yes24 Cultural Foundation is expanding its scholarship program to support international students' academic pursuits and cultural exchanges. Starting this year, the foundation will also implement tailored activities based on the students' majors and skills.
On September 18, the foundation held the award ceremony for the 24th Global Fellowship at the Glad Hotel in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, where scholarships were presented to international students.
The Global Fellowship is a scholarship program designed to support the academic endeavors of international students in South Korea while providing opportunities for cultural and artistic experiences. This year, six master's students from Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam were selected.
Notably, this year's program introduces three tracks—Cultural Planning, Language Communication, and Content Creation—tailored to the students' majors and experiences. Scholars will participate in activities aligned with their respective tracks, including event planning, translation, and social media promotion.
Onyu, a student from Equatorial Guinea, was selected for the Content Creator track. Onyu has previously appeared in content for shows like 'You Quiz on the Block' and 'Neighbor Charles,' as well as travel YouTube creator 'GwakTube.' His selection for the 24th Global Fellowship follows his involvement in scholarship counseling and filming with the foundation during his undergraduate studies in 2025.
The award ceremony was attended by Baek Soo-mi, chairperson of the Hansem Yes24 Cultural Foundation, along with other foundation officials, who encouraged the scholarship recipients. Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a cultural experience by watching the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen.'
To date, the foundation has awarded a total of 820 million won in scholarships to 141 students through the 24th cohort.
Baek Soo-mi stated, "Through this Global Fellowship, we have created opportunities for students from diverse countries and majors to share their cultures and experiences and grow together. We will continue to support our scholars in becoming global talents who connect the world based on their academic and cultural experiences in Korea."
Meanwhile, Hansem Yes24 Holdings is promoting reading education initiatives through its educational cultural content companies, Dong-A Publishing and the content platform Yes24. The group is also considering expanding its presence in Uzbekistan, leveraging investments in the mobility sector, and exploring localization for fashion brands, including original design manufacturing (ODM).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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