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TWO FILIPINO STUDENTS AWARDED THE GLOBAL ELIM FOUNDATION FIRST GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS


25 August 2023, Seoul - Two Filipino students currently studying in Korea were recently awarded the First Global Scholarships from the Global Elim Foundation.

Attending the awarding ceremony was Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega who also delivered the congratulatory message to the eighteen successful awardees, coming from sixteen different universities across Korea, and representing ten nationalities.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega encouraged the foreign students to continue to do their best in their chosen fields of study. She also thanked Dr. Lee and the Globel Elim Foundation for the generous support for foreign students in Korea.

The Global Elim Foundation opened it applications for the First Global Scholarship grants to foreign students last April 2023, covering the fall semester from September to December 2023. The goal of the Foundation is to promote the success of foreign students, help the students have a positive experience in Korea, and further encourage them to pursue global leadership.

Mr. Sadural is pursuing a Master of Science-Doctor of Philosophy (MS-PhD) degree in Energy Science and Technology at Myongi University in Gyeonggi province and is focusing his studies in promoting multiculturalism and inclusive environments. Mr. Sadural hails from Moncada, Tarlac.

Ms. Ganadillo is pursuing her PhD in International Studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul and traces her roots to Santa Cruz, Marinduque. END.

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