The KT&G Scholarship Foundation provided the Korea Juvenile Protection Association with the 2025 SangSang RESTART Scholarship on Thu, Feb. 6 to support the healthy growth and social integration of at-risk youth.

The SangSang RESTART Scholarship is a collaborative initiative with the Korea Juvenile Protection Association, under the Ministry of Justice, aimed at helping current and former juvenile detention center detainees who demonstrate exemplary behavior achieve social independence. Since 2016, the foundation has supported a total of 625 students through this program, encouraging their growth.

The scholarship is granted for purposes such as preparing for the GED, obtaining certifications, and covering living expenses. This year, 106 recipients have been selected to receive benefits.

KT&G Scholarship Foundation Secretary General Ahn Hong-pil stated, "The SangSang RESTART Scholarship is a meaningful initiative that gives hope to at-risk youth and helps them move toward a brighter future. We will continue to extend a helping hand to ensure that these young individuals can grow up in a stable environment and fulfill our social responsibility."

Established in 2008, the foundation has long been undertaking various scholarship programs both domestically and internationally to support underprivileged students and foster future talent. Additionally, in partnership with the Korea Mecenat Association, the foundation supports students in the cultural and artistic fields each year, contributing to the discovery of young artists. Since its establishment, the total number of scholarship recipients has reached approximately 12,000.

(Photo) KT&G Scholarship Foundation Secretary General Ahn Hong-pil (right) and Korea Juvenile Protection Association Secretary General Lee Sung-chil pose for a commemorative photo
at the SangSang RESTART Scholarship Ceremony.