The city council of Manila is set to launch a scholarship program, in collaboration with the Korea International Education Association (KIEA), to allow Manileños to pursue their studies and even work in South Korea.
In a statement on Friday, Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, the city council’s presiding officer, described the partnership as “direct investment” in the future of the youth and the city.
“It was an honor to welcome the delegation from KIEA today…. Together with the City Council, led by our majority floor leader, we are passionately working to build a system that will open doors for our bright and deserving students to study in Korea,” she said.
The initiative was jointly proposed by the KIEA and the Manila Koreatown Association to provide comprehensive support for successful candidates.
Among the support to be provided includes scholarships to allow them to study in a Korean university, as well as connect them to career opportunities in the country.
Likewise, it aims to establish clear pathways for Filipino students to access quality education and engage in new cultural experiences.
In this regard, Manila can produce a new generation of globally competitive talent, deepen its international partnerships, and empower its students to succeed on the world stage.
Atienza is urging aspiring students and their families to stay informed about this exceptional opportunity as the program’s details are still being finalized.
