KT&G Scholarship Foundation Invites Applications for the 2026 University SangSang Scholarship for Students from Socially Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Supporting students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds with living-expense scholarships and student loan repayment assistance—Applications open through August 31
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The KT&G Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 University SangSang Scholarship to help university students in financial need continue their studies in a stable environment. The image above is the open call poster for the 2026 SangSang Scholarship program for university students.
The KT&G Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications for the “2026 University SangSang Scholarship Program” to help university students in need of financial support maintain a stable academic environment.
Eligible applicants are students currently enrolled at universities in Korea who are recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security program, are members of lower-income families, or have student loans from the Korea Student Aid Foundation. Applicants can submit their forms via the KT&G Scholarship Foundation website by August 31, 2026. The 200 selected university scholars will each receive a scholarship of up to KRW 3 million as well as access to scholarship program activities.
This year, in addition to the existing living-expense scholarship, the foundation has newly introduced a scholarship category that supports repayment of the principal of student loans obtained through the Korea Student Aid Foundation. Applicants may not apply under multiple categories. Detailed eligibility requirements and application procedures are available on the KT&G Scholarship Foundation website.
Ahn Hong-pil, Secretary-General of the KT&G Scholarship Foundation, stated, “We have expanded our scholarship support to help university students reduce their financial burden and continue their studies in a stable environment. We will continue providing practical support that takes into account students’ academic circumstances and diverse needs.”
Established in 2008 as a public interest corporation to fulfill KT&G’s philosophy of being a “righteous company,” the foundation has carried out a wide range of domestic and international scholarship programs to support educationally isolated communities and foster future leaders. Additionally, the foundation selects and supports students in the cultural and artistic fields each year in partnership with the Korea Mecenat Association, contributing to the discovery of talented young artists. As of the end of last year, a total of around 15,000 students had benefited from KT&G’s scholarship programs since the foundation’s establishment.