2024 KASF Awards Ceremonies

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) has had another successful year awarding scholarships to our incredible students!

This year, we raised the scholarship to $2,500. In total, we awarded more than $830,000 to roughly 370 students, nationwide.

Congratulations to the recipients from each region, and thank you to all the supporters and volunteers of KASF who make this possible every year. 

Since 2007, the Korean government has celebrated World Korean Day to honor overseas Koreans, fostering pride in their heritage and identity. The awards recognize individuals who protect the rights and advance the interests of Korean communities abroad. 

On October 30, KASF Chairperson Ms. Jay Lee received a Presidential Award for her contributions to the Korean community in the U.S. 

Congratulations!

Dr. Yong Kun Kim, passed away on November 8, 2024. Dr. Kim founded the Southern Regional Chapter (SRC) of KASF in 1991 along with Mr. Min Boo Kim and Mr. Hung Yul Lee, and was the first president of SRC. Dr. Kim also served the National Board as a chairperson from 1998 to 1999.

He will always be in our hearts, remembered for the legacy he has left behind.

The memorial service will be held at Eagles Landing Country Club on November 30, at 11am.

Kye Woo Lee and Yongwoo Cho Lee Chair Scholarship

Established by Dr. Kye Woo and Mrs. Yongwoo Cho Lee

Dr. Kye Woo Lee and Mrs. Yongwoo Cho Lee have generously established a chair scholarship. They hope the recipients will not only build happy and successful careers, but also one day be in a position to create similar opportunities for future students.

Thank you for your incredible generosity!

This marks the second year of the KASF Internship Program, featuring former KASF scholarship recipients selected from each regional chapter.

During their internship, the interns gained valuable insight into the operations of a nonprofit organization. They promoted KASF scholarships, created potential donor lists, and assisted in preparing for the awards ceremonies.

Thank you, interns, for your hard work! We look forward to supporting you on your continued journey.

Employer matching gift programs allow you to donate to KASF double to make a greater impact.

Please check with your employers and see if you can take an advantage of this wonderful program.