South Korean students can climb every mountain

To be awarded a scholarship for college, most prospective students must write a killer essay, but South Korean students can take a hike. Literally. According to UPI, Seoul National University offers a scholarship of up to $540 to students who climb any six mountains in the Blackyak Alpine Club’s 100 Famous Mountains and 100+ Famous Mountains lists, excluding those traversed by cable car or gondola. The Misan Mountain Hiking Scholarship, which is funded by alumnus Kwon Jun-ha, 81, is highly competitive — only 70 spots are available, but 1,400 students applied for it during the open period from July 8-18.