Past Events
Browse the archive of past ceremonies, art contests, golf tournaments, and speech contests.
Art Contest
2023 "I Am Proud" Art Contest — Rules & Entry
The 2nd annual SSFA Art Contest. Open to K–12, free to enter, postmarked before April 21, 2023. Ceremony May 7 at Bayside Cantina, Baltimore.
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Scholarship
"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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2022 "Spread Your Love" Art Contest & Exhibition
The inaugural SSFA art contest. Trophies and prizes were awarded to 21 students at the exhibition held at Bayside Cantina's outdoor space in Baltimore.
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Golf Tournament
2022 Scholarship of Love Sponsorship Golf Invitation
Photo gallery from the 2022 "Scholarship of Love" sponsorship golf invitational supporting the scholarship fund.
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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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Speech Contest
2018 SSFA Speech Contest
High school speech contest on the Korean-American experience. Finals held October 20 at Miller Branch Library, Ellicott City. Prizes: $750 / $500 / $250.
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Golf Tournament
2018 Scholarship of Love Sponsorship Golf Invitation
Photo album from the 13th annual "Scholarship of Love" sponsorship golf invitational.
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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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2025 — Scholarship Award Ceremony
Celebrated 28 years of nurturing future talent — $30,000 in scholarships awarded to 20 outstanding students at Bayside Cantina on November 29.
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2024 — Scholarship Award Ceremony
$33,000 awarded to 24 students (4 high school, 20 college/graduate).
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2023 — "I Am Proud" Art Contest
K–12 contest judged across four grade categories; ceremony and exhibition at Bayside Cantina on May 7, 2023.
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2022 — 25th Anniversary Award Ceremony
$35,500 awarded to 31 students at Turf Valley Resort. $3,000 grand prize to Ara Ko (MICA). Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan spoke: "Keep the pride as Korean Americans, and continue your identity."
Foundation milestones
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1997
A golf tournament's proceeds ($8,237.95) seed a scholarship fund through the Korean Society of Maryland.
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1998
Renamed the Sejong Scholarship Foundation; registered as a Maryland nonprofit.
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1999
Inaugural scholarships awarded to 12 students.
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2012
Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 41-2047979).
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2026
Ji Hyung Ryu elected 17th President; Yong Jung elected Chairman. $745,000+ awarded to 747+ students to date.