Pyeongtaek City Recruiting Residents for Scholarship Dormitory Starting January 1

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City will recruit residents for its 2021 Scholarship Dormitory in a non-face-to-face (online) format from January 1 to 12 next year, spanning 12 days.

The Pyeongtaek City Scholarship Dormitory, located in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, is a 10-story building with a total floor area of 2,883.24 square meters (site area of 548 square meters) and can accommodate 150 residents.

Eligibility to become a resident of the scholarship dormitory includes students admitted to or currently enrolled in two-year or higher educational institutions located in Seoul. Additionally, as of the announcement date, the applicant or their guardian must have continuous residential registration in Pyeongtaek City for at least one year.

Entering its fourth year of operation, the Pyeongtaek City Scholarship Dormitory will prioritize selecting 30% of applicants from vulnerable populations including recipients of national basic livelihood security. For general selection, additional points are awarded based on academic performance (70%), living standards (30%), family size (multiple children), and volunteer work experience.

To prevent COVID-19 transmission and provide convenience for remote applications, Pyeongtaek City will accept dormitory applications in a non-face-to-face (online) format through the Pyeongtaek Scholarship Dormitory website.

For more information, visit the Pyeongtaek Scholarship Dormitory website (https://www.pyeongtaek.go.kr/ptjhk) or contact the Education and Youth Division, Scholarship Dormitory Team (02-983-7900~2).