Scholarships
Funding education for promising students across the DMV since 1997.
Since 1997, the Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America has awarded need- and merit-based scholarships to high-school and college students in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area — over $745,000 to 747+ students to date. Each year we recognize students who excel academically but face financial need, helping them pursue their education and give back to their communities.
Our founders — first-generation Korean-American immigrants — knew firsthand that education is the surest path to opportunity. They started this fund so that students who work hard but lack the means would never have to abandon their dreams for financial reasons.
Today, second- and third-generation volunteers carry that mission forward, reviewing every application personally and celebrating each recipient at our annual award ceremony.
Award ceremonies & recipients
Scholarship milestones & recipients
$745,000+ awarded to 747+ students since 1997.
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28 Years of Nurturing Future Talent
2025 Sejong Scholarship Foundation Award Ceremony
On November 29, the foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 20 students at the Bayside Cantina banquet hall in Baltimore.
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Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America Selects 20 Scholars for 2025
At the November 13 board meeting, $30,000 in scholarships was approved for 20 students: 8 high school and 12 college recipients.
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2024 Sejong Scholarship Foundation Award Ceremony
$33,000 awarded to 24 students (20 college/graduate + 4 high school) at Bayside Cantina in Baltimore.
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Celebrating Excellence: SSFA Finalizes 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Board meeting in Ellicott City unanimously approved $33,000 in scholarships for 24 students. Ji Ye Yoon named outstanding recipient with $3,000.
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"Never give up on your dreams, and make a challenge"
2022 Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America Award Ceremony
$35,500 awarded to 31 students at Turf Valley Resort, celebrating SSFA's 25th anniversary. Grand prize $3,000 to Ara Ko (MICA); Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan gave the opening speech.
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2021 Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America Award Ceremony
30 students across the country received SSFA scholarships at a virtual ceremony held via Zoom.
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Covid-19 couldn't stop us recognizing our students and supporting our community
2020 Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America Award Ceremony
27 students across the country received SSFA scholarships for academic excellence and leadership potential at a virtual ceremony.
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2019 Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America Award Ceremony
24 college and 6 high school students received SSFA scholarships. Keynote: SJ Lee Heneshel, Senior Advisor, Department of Defense.
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2018 Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America Award Ceremony
25 college and 4 high school students from over 10 states. Keynote: Elise Song Kurlander, Assistant Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
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2017 Scholarship Awards
Photo album from the 2017 SSFA scholarship award ceremony — the 18th year of scholarships, awarded to 32 students.
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2012 Scholarship Awards
A look back at the 13th-year scholarships, awarded to 36 students at a ceremony held at the Philippi Church.
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Need- and merit-based scholarships for full-time high-school and college students in the DMV area.