Stepping Stones to Learning: INU s Didimdol ScholarshipIncheon National University (INU) helps students from lower-income households meet everyday expenses through the INU Didimdol Scholarship. Named after the Korean word for stepping stone, the programme provides living-cost support to help students focus on their studies.In the 2025 academic year, Type I provided KRW 1,568,950,000 through 3,836 semester-based awards: 2,097 in the first semester and 1,739 in the second. Award amounts varied by household income, with students in lower income bands receiving greater support.Type II provides targeted assistance to students from households consisting solely of grandparents and grandchildren, or households without either parent. In the same academic year, it provided KRW 4,000,000 in support, with KRW 1,000,000 paid per award.By addressing living costs beyond tuition, the INU Didimdol Scholarship aims to ease financial pressure and help students continue their university education. It forms part of INU s efforts to support students facing financial barriers and contribute to SDG 1: No Poverty.Note: The Type I award count combines both semesters. Students supported in both semesters may be counted twice; this is not a deduplicated annual student headcount.

SDG 1: No Poverty at Incheon National UniversitySustainable Development Goal 1 aims to end poverty in all its forms, everywhere. For university students, financial hardship can affect access to education, everyday living and the ability to continue their studies.Incheon National University (INU) seeks to reduce financial barriers through income-based scholarships and living-cost support. These efforts are intended to help students from lower-income households focus on their studies and participate in university life.This board introduces INU’s programmes and activities related to SDG 1, including financial assistance and practical support for students facing economic difficulties.