GIST awards Dream of Science Scholarships

to 13 local elementary school students

With the hope of fostering and promoting a culture of science among the community, the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) has awarded 13 Dream of Science Scholarships to talented students at local area elementary schools.

GIST Professor Byoung Hun Lee who is also the Dean of International and Public Affairs attended the graduation ceremony of a local elementary school and presented a 200,000 won Dream of Science Scholarship award to a student who has demonstrated outstanding test scores in science.

The Dream of Science Scholarship was awarded by GIST to one student with excellent scientific performance and potential at 13 different local elementary schools. This scholarship program began in 2005 with 8 elementary schools and has expanded to participating elementary schools in 2015. Each year, the elementary school principal recommends a student with outstanding academic and scientific merit to receive the scholarship from GIST.

Dean Byoung Hun Lee said, "The scholarships awarded by GIST to the children of our community is an investment for the future success of our regional development by encouraging their continual interest and curiosity about science. Because the local community is a key partner for our regional planning, GIST will continue to expand and develop a variety of projects that can benefit and improve the community."