2026 Youth Meal Scholarship
(Meal Support Scholarship for Graduating Students Entering Society)

Supporting Young Adults’ Future Through Good Food ♡

One Meal Today Can Empower Your Tomorrow.

During the exhausting summer heat and the harsh winter cold, the Wooyang Foundation supports graduating students so they can maintain healthy eating habits, take care of themselves, and confidently take their next step into society.

Eligibility

• 90 low-income university students nationwide who are expected to graduate

• Students expected to graduate between February 2026 and February 2027

Scholarship Amount

• Total of KRW 1,000,000 per recipient

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  • First installment: KRW 500,000

  • Second installment: KRW 500,000

• First payment: June

• Second payment: October

Application Period

May 20, 2026 (Wed) – June 5, 2026 (Fri), 6:00 PM

Scholarship Activities

Participation in both required and optional activities, including:

• Sharing food-related experiences

• Food archive projects

• Healthy eating and lifestyle content activities

Continued Support After Graduation

• Graduation gifts

• Invitations to alumni gatherings

• Ongoing networking opportunities

Scholarship Activities

1. Required Activities (Mandatory)

1) Sharing Food Experiences and Eating Habits

Scholarship recipients will have opportunities to experience and utilize food products provided through partnerships with Uglyus and other companies.

Participants will freely share their experiences and reviews of meals prepared using the provided food and ingredients. Some content may be featured on the Wooyang Foundation’s channels and online platforms.

2) Wooyang Foundation Food Archive Project

Participants will share their experiences and reflections through writing and other forms of documentation on topics such as:

• Youth dietary habits

• Quality food access

• Food insecurity

• Self-care

Selected participants may receive a small honorarium or gift for outstanding contributions.

2. Optional Activities (Voluntary)

Taking Care of Yourself Through Food Contest

This activity goes beyond simply posting photos of meals. Participants are encouraged to share stories about how they maintained healthy eating habits while balancing academic responsibilities and job preparation.

Examples may include:

• Personal meal routines

• Homemade dishes

• Meaningful solo meals

Participants may document their experiences through photos and written reflections.

Ten outstanding participants will each receive a KRW 100,000 Self-Care Encouragement Award.

Selection Process and Schedule

Application Review → Interview → Final Selection → Scholarship Distribution

• Application Review: June

• Interview: June

• Final Selection: Late June

• Scholarship Distribution

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  • First installment: June

  • Second installment: October

The schedule may change depending on foundation circumstances.

How to Apply

Submit your application online through the Wooyang Foundation website:

www.wooyang.org

For detailed information, please refer to the notices section on the Wooyang Foundation website.

Contact

Wooyang Foundation Youth Services Team

T. +82-2-324-1324

E. wykids@wooyang.or.kr

A meal is more than just food—it is the most fundamental way of taking care of yourself.

Join the Wooyang Foundation and nourish your future with healthy meals.