# South Korean AI and software education support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-ai-and-software-education-support
> Updated: 2026-09-21T01:50:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Efforts to support artificial intelligence and software education in South Korea have progressed through both institutional scholarships and national financial aid programs.

Inha University recently distributed 9 million KRW via the ‘2026 CEN Mileage Scholarship’ to 40 students. This program utilizes a mileage system to reward multifaceted competencies and participation in non-curricular activities rather than relying solely on academic grades.

Following these institutional initiatives, the Korea Student Aid Foundation expanded its ‘AI Academic Encouragement Student Loan’ program to include 60 universities. The expansion incorporates three AI hub universities—Pusan National, Chonnam National, and Chungnam National—where support extends to all undergraduate students to reflect integrated AI-convergence curricula. Eligible students can borrow up to 2 million KRW annually for tuition, books, and educational materials.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Korea expands AI student loan program to 60 universities

The Korea Student Aid Foundation expanded its AI student loan program to 60 universities, allowing AI and software students to borrow up to 2 million KRW annually for educational expenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korea-expands-ai-student-loan-program-to-60-universities

### 2026-08-26: Inha University awards scholarships to 40 AI and SW students

Inha University awarded 9 million KRW in CEN Mileage Scholarships to 40 students to promote growth and practical skills in AI and software through activity-based evaluation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inha-university-awards-scholarships-to-40-ai-and-sw-students

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