The University of Michigan Law School is seen in this photo provided by the university.
SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Low-income students from Gyeonggi Province will participate in a free study abroad program at the University of Michigan in the U.S. this year, the provincial government said Tuesday.
Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon, currently visiting the U.S., on Monday (local time) signed an agreement with Laurie McCauley, executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Michigan, to promote cultural and educational exchange and cooperation.
The program is part of the province’s welfare initiative to provide low-income students who can’t afford learning opportunities with the chance to study at a foreign university, thus narrowing the educational gap and helping students explore various careers.
The University of Michigan will operate the program for about 30 low-income students between the ages of 19 and 34 from Gyeonggi Province, starting as early as July.
The program will include language classes, cultural experiences, field trips to businesses, and team projects over four weeks.
By 2025, more than 90 students are expected to participate in the program at the U.S. university, with financial support of 8 million won (US$6,040) per person provided by the provincial government.
J. S. Shin (js_shin@koreabizwire.com)
