On October 26, Korea University (KU) opened applications for the “KU Co-Prosperity Project,” through which KU students can choose between three options to support themselves and others amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Students can apply via the KU Portal to Information Depository (KUPID) by the November 13 deadline.

The project provides three choices: a 100,000 KRW scholarship to be deposited to the individual student’s bank account in December, a 110,000 KRW-worth coupon that can be used at on-campus stores, or a 100,000 KRW donation made to the KU Love Fund. With these options, KU is hoping to support its students and revitalize the commercial areas on and near campus. In particular, the donations collected for the KU Love Fund are to be utilized in improving the online learning environment and providing additional scholarships for struggling students.

As of November 8, over 70 percent of enrolled students have participated in the project, with the large majority applying for the individual scholarship. KU is hoping that, by November 13, every student will take advantage of and benefit from this project.