RoK's Udeok Global Scholarship helps Vietnamese students pursue their dreams

The program is designed to support students with strong academic records who have worked hard to overcome difficulties and are willing to contribute to their communities.

With the message “Challenge Yourself to Grow – Create the Future Together,” the program encourages students to overcome difficulties, develop their abilities and raise a sense of responsibility. Studying in the RoK offers opportunities to gain knowledge, engage in cultural exchange and develop professionally, while also presenting challenges related to language, living costs and adapting to a new environment.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lee Jeong Yeol, Chairman of the Wooduk Yoon Duk Byung Foundation, underscored the role of education in developing individual abilities, nurturing international talent and promoting cooperation among countries. A foundation representative said the scholarship provides not only financial assistance but also recognizes students’ efforts in learning, research and self-improvement, while encouraging them to contribute actively to society.

For Vietnamese students, the scholarship provides meaningful encouragement, helping them pursue their academic and research goals with greater confidence and prepare for the future. Studying in an international environment also allows them to broaden their horizons, build networks and serve as a bridge of understanding between the RoK and their homeland.

Dao Huy Phuong, a third-year student at Dongshin University, said receiving the scholarship brought great joy. Phuong described it as a meaningful source of emotional support that will ease the financial burden and provide further motivation to study and live in the RoK. Phuong added that the scholarship will also encourage self-improvement, support for the family and contributions to the community. Phuong urged fellow students to work hard and persevere to achieve greater success in their studies and lives.

The Wooduk Yoon Duk Byung Foundation was established in 2010 and operates in educational promotion, education support and medicine. In 2023, it launched a global scholarship program for international students studying at universities in the RoK. In 2026, the foundation awarded 48 scholarships, each worth 3 million won (approximately US$2,240), including 35 for Vietnamese students, 10 for Uzbek students and three for Mexican students.

Through the program, the foundation continues to expand educational opportunities, promote cultural exchange and strengthen connections among young people from different countries. The initiative also helps foster friendship, mutual understanding and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and the RoK.

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