Our work
Scholarships
Each semester, we offer scholarships to support students at different stages of their education, from extra tutoring to college assistance, helping them pursue their dreams.
Opportunity Gaps
Many youth in Korea’s social welfare system forgo higher education due to financial burdens. Private academies (hagwons) are widely attended by those who can afford them, further widening the education gap and making academic competition even tougher.
Types of Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to support children and young adults.
Hagwon Scholarships
Hagwons are private after-school academies common in Korea that offer academic tutoring and extracurricular activities. Attending a hagwon often gives students a significant academic advantage. Our hagwon scholarship helps children’s homes enroll students, ensuring they receive the extra support they need to succeed.
Korean College Scholarships
KKOOM provides scholarships to young adults from KKOOM-supported children’s homes who have aged out of the welfare system and are pursuing college or vocational training. With support from our donors, we’ve funded 20 students at schools like Gumi College, Gyeongbuk Science University, and Busan National University.
What Your Support Makes Possible
$20,000
Since 2013, we have provided over $20,000 in college scholarships for young adults who aged out of Korea’s social welfare system to pursue a higher education degree.
20 scholars
Since 2007, KKOOM has provided tuition to 20 pre-school scholars (aged 2-3 year olds) to get an early start to their preschool education.
$100,000
Starting in 2025, KKOOM is funding hagwon scholarships, up to $100,000 for the first time for over 50 children at two children’s homes.
U.S.-Based Scholarships
Launched in 2024, KKOOM’s U.S. College Scholarship Program gives young adults who have aged out of Korea’s social welfare system the chance to study in the United States. This program helps expand their academic and career horizons, providing them with more opportunities to dream big.
Pre-School Scholarships
Until recently, the Korean government did not fund preschool education for children under four years old. Since 2007, KKOOM has filled this gap by funding preschool scholarships. However, with recent government policy changes, this need has significantly decreased.
“I aspire to be a chef. Because I have received so much unconditional love and support, I hope to one-day give back to those that need it.”
- NAYEON
- KKOOM Scholar