The Yuhan Foundation held its third Yoo Il-han Scholarship Ceremony at Yuhan Corporation's headquarters in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on Friday. Scholarships were awarded to 147 research talents selected from 43 universities nationwide. The event was attended by Foundation Chairman Won Hee-mok, along with Yuhan Academy Chairman Choi Sang-hoo and Yuhan Corporation CEO Cho Wook-je.
Launched in 2024, the Yoo Il-han Scholarship is a program designed to support master's and doctoral students who are dedicated to their studies and research, enabling them to continue their academic achievements in a stable environment. Beyond simple tuition support, the program aims to create an environment where talented individuals from various fields of study can immerse themselves in research.
According to the Yuhan Corporation Foundation, 36 of this year's 147 scholarship recipients (approximately 25%) are international students, selected alongside students from multicultural families, demonstrating the inclusiveness and international scope of the scholarship program.
"The Yoo Il-han Scholarship should go beyond mere support and serve as a stepping stone toward greater dreams," Chairman Won Hee-mok said at the event. "I hope the scholarship recipients will practice lives of giving back to society from their respective positions, just like the spirit of founder Dr. Yoo Il-han, and continue to spread positive influence."
The Yuhan Foundation plans to continue creating an environment where students can focus on their studies and research regardless of their economic circumstances. Carrying on the legacy of Dr. Yoo Il-han—an independence activist, entrepreneur, and educator—the Yuhan Foundation has continued its social contribution activities, including scholarship programs, since its establishment in 1970.
