LX chairman launches fellowship to support basic science education

LX Group is partnering with Seoul National University (SNU) to invest 700 million won ($496,000) over the next five years to unearth and nurture the next generation of scientists. LX Holdings announced Sunday that the group signed an agreement with SNU on Friday to establish the LX Science Fellowship. The signing ceremony at the university was attended by LX Group Chairman Koo Bon-joon, SNU President Ryu Hong-lim and other dignitaries from both parties. The LX Science Fellowship is a tailored scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as degree holders, affiliated with SNU’s College of Natural Sciences. Starting this year, LX Group will contribute 700 million won over five years to support the identification and development of outstanding young scientists in basic science fields, which are expected to drive future scientific and technological progress. Through the program, 40 undergraduate students from SNU’s College of Natural Sciences will receive annual research internships and scholarships. Each semester, LX Group will also recognize outstanding internsWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times