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About

Help the dreams of the next generation of Calgary Koreans to become reality

The CKSF is a non-profit organization established for Korean students in the Calgary area, with the main goal of supporting their educational growth and development. This scholarship foundation encourages and supports the academic achievements of Korean students with outstanding academic records and leadership abilities by providing scholarships.
The foundation selects scholarship recipients based on various criteria including academic performance, community service activities, financial need, and achievements in the arts and sports, awarding scholarships and bursaries. This support is provided to university students as well as those in medical, dental, and law programs, helping them to focus on their studies without financial burdens.
The CKSF contributes to the development of the Korean community through close cooperation with the local community and continuously works for the educational success of the students. An annual scholarship ceremony is held to celebrate the achievements of the selected students and to deliver their scholarships.
The financial support from the scholarship foundation aims for Korean students in Calgary to grow into talented young individuals who will lead the future of Canada and Korea, contributing to the realization of their dreams and goals.

Our Mission

To provide financial and moral support to our hardworking, highly achieving, and promising young Korean- Canadian/Canadian students

To recognize and encourage students who dedicate their skills, knowledge and services to our community.

To allow aspiring young students to achieve their utmost abilities.

Our Vision

To make "Dreams" a reality for Korean- Canadian/Canadian students.

To generate international leaders in various fields: manifesting excellence embracing diversity, inspiring confidence, and engaging society.

To be a stepping stone of career path and Development through encouragement and empowerment.

Our Principles/Values

Excellence

Competitiveness

Fairness

Transparency

Generosity

민용기
Yongki Min

From CKSF Chair

Our CKSF, located in southern Alberta, targets Koreans and Canadians residing in Calgary and its surrounding cities. With generous support from various Korean organizations, it was established in June 2008 and has since awarded more than 100 scholarships to high school and university students. Currently, our foundation offers four types of scholarships: general scholarships for students with excellent academic records and numerous extracurricular activities, special scholarships for students with talents in the arts and sports, scholarships (bursaries) for financially challenged students, and a three-year scholarship in the field of politics.

Board of Directors

이병근 이사

Bryant Lee

길이룡 이사

Lee Yong Khil

박지은 이사

Abigail Park

손동한 이사

Sam Sohn

김헌태 이사

Huntae Kim

백종은 이사

James Beck

김희천 이사

Heechun Kim

황영만 이사

Daniel Hwang

함원태 이사

Weantae Ham

HISTORY

History of the CKSF

1. Recruited four CKSF members (Jang-Soon Kwon, Michelle Yu, Kyungluck Sohn and Vincent Kim)
2. Applied for casino funding from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
3. Carried out free children’s summer camp from July 5 to 16

1. Recruited three additional CKSF board members: Anna Jun, Jung Sun Wha and Young Man Hwang.
2. Registered as charity organization under the income tax act.
3. Three fund-raising presentations and gathered approximately $25,000.
4. Established the student exchange program between U of C and Korea University
(includes undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty members).
5. Solicited scholarship applications through ads in the Korean Weekly News, TV Korea, CNDreams,
Alberta Journal, Korea Journal, and posters.
6. Interview with Sing Tao Chinese News paper and published an article soliciting scholarship applications.
7. Accepted and evaluated 41 applications for CKSF scholarships.
8. Awarded 18 scholarships on Oct 10, 2009.
9. Applied and obtained funding ($ 7,000) from the Community Spirit Donation Grant Program.
10. Filed “society annual return”
11. Formed CKSF youth committee

1. Formed on May 16, 2008 by Korean community leaders
2. Registered in the provincial government on June 2, 2008
3. Selected executive members and adopted by-laws and logo.
4. Established a website and opened a bank account.
5. Gave four fund-raising presentations and gathered a total of $38,500.
6. Solicited scholarship applications through ads in CNDreams and Alberta Journal and posters.
7. Accepted and evaluated 32 applications for the CKSF scholarships.
8. Awarded scholarships to 28 senior high school and undergraduate university students on August 9, 2008.
One scholarship was provided to a non-Korean-Canadian student.
9. Provide tax exemption receipts to donors with help from Lion’s club.
10. Offered one summer research scholarship ($5,200) to a University of Calgary student, John Park.
11. Contributed $1,290 to the Calgary Korean Association building project.

1. Recruited four CKSF members (Jang-Soon Kwon, Michelle Yu, Kyungluck Sohn and Vincent Kim)
2. Applied for casino funding from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
3. Carried out free children’s summer camp from July 5 to 16

HISTORY

Past CKSF Chairs

  • 2022 – Present : Yongki Min (민용기)
  • 2021 – 2021 : Simon Choi (최순일)
  • 2018 – 2020 : Lee Yong Khil (길이룡)
  • 2016 - 2017 : Bryant Lee (이병근)
  • 2015 - 2015 : Byungki Min (민병기)
  • 2012 - 2014 : Daniel Hwang (황영만)
  • 2008 - 2011 : Kiyoung Lee (이기영)

HISTORY

Remarkably successful
story about CKSF
since 2008

In January 2008, then-president of the Korean Association, Min Byung-ki, proposed to Cho Hyunju, the president of the Korean Senior Association, to establish a Korean scholarship foundation. Min Byung-ki and Cho Hyunju became the main forces behind its establishment, and were joined by Hwang Young-man, president of the Lions Club, Cho Guha, president of the Businessmen Association, and Lee Seung-ju, president of the ROTC, to establish the Korean Scholarship Foundation. Professor Lee Ki-young, a professor in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Calgary, was elected as the first chairman of the foundation, marking the first step in the scholarship business as the fourth Korean Scholarship Foundation in Canada, following Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver. In June 2008, the chairman of the Korean Scholarship Foundation, Lee Ki-young, and the executive team (Vice Chairman Seo Young-chul; Secretary General Jo Jae-shin; Treasurer Lee Byung-geun; Auditor Kim Chang-yeol; Public Relations Cha Jin-woo; Rocky Yu) chose bylaws, a foundation logo, mission, and operating principles that aligned with their vision of financially supporting hard-working students with great aspirations, encouraging them, and helping them dedicate their talents and capabilities to our society so that they could develop their best skills. The foundation was registered with the provincial government, acquired a bank account and website, and awarded scholarships to 28 individuals within less than three months of its establishment. Currently, the Calgary Korean Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to high school, university, and medical school students and also awards scholarships to non-Korean students to significantly contribute to raising the status and social participation of Koreans in Canada. Additionally, since 2010, a free summer camp for elementary students has been conducted during the summer vacation period. Since 2009, the scholarship award ceremony has received encouragement messages from the Prime Minister of Canada, Steven Harper, and participation from Senator Yonah Martin from Vancouver, Barry Devolin (MP, Government Liaison to Korea), Rob Anders (MP for Calgary-West), Wayne Cao (Deputy Speaker, Alberta Legislature), and Theresa Woo-Paw (MLA, Calgary-Mackay), solidifying its status as the only scholarship foundation in Southern Alberta recognized by both the federal and provincial governments despite its short history. Casino Licensing: From September 2009, led by Professor Lee Ki-young and the executive team, in an effort to secure significant financial resources for the foundation and move away from reliance on small donations from Korean organizations and individual benefactors, they received substantial support from the Alberta government’s funding agencies, Community Spirit Donation Program and Community Initiative Program, as well as the Korea National Oil Corporation in Calgary. In November 2010, they were approved for Casino Licensing by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, allowing them to participate in casino events near Calgary to secure scholarship funds. Currently, the Calgary Korean Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) is working towards realizing a 1 million dollar scholarship foundation by (i) securing a new board of directors including innovative and talented individuals in their 30s such as Sue Choi, Terry Kim, Mary Lee, and Alfred Han, to make a leap forward and establish a system for fairer evaluation, (ii) planning to recruit socially reputable and financially capable individuals of other ethnicities as directors of CKSF, and (iii) running the 1% Will Campaign (a movement to bequeath 1% of one’s estate to the scholarship foundation).