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2024 “When I Grow Up” Art Contest



Where do you see yourself in the future? Think about your loved ones, your community, and your dreams. Do you see yourself pursuing higher education or receiving specialized training for a dream career? Maybe, growing up is not about future careers, but rather how you plan on changing yourself or the world around you. Show us what you would like your life to be when you grow up!

  • Contest Rules

    • Artwork must be submitted on a 9 x 12 inch piece of paper.
    • Artwork must not be more than 1 inch thick.
    • Each student may submit only one piece of artwork.
    • Each piece of artwork must have a completed Entry Form attached to the back with tape or glue.
    • Contestant must submit original designs postmarked before April 26, 2024 or or drop off their artwork at:

      AK & Associates PA
      C/O Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America
      3300 N. Ridge Rd. Suite 380
      Ellicott City, MD 21043
  • Entry Fee ($)

    FREE!
    Donations in any amount to support the next generation will be greatly appreciated. However, it will not increase your chances of winning.
  • Prizes

    Grand Prize: $150 (1 winner)
    1st Place: $100 (4 winners)
    2nd Place: $75 (4 winners)
    3rd Place: $50 (4 winners)
    Honorable Mentions: $10
    * SSFA reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value.

Judging

Judging will be done in four categories (K~2, 3~5, 6~8, 9~12) with a first, second, and third place winner in each category.
A panel of judges will determine winners through the submission’s creativity and portrayal of the theme (50%), artwork description (25%), and overall artistic ability and technique (25%).

*For any questions, please email:director@ssfa.org

Ceremony & Exhibition:

Ceremony will be held in-person Sunday, May 19, 2024 at:

Bayside Cantina
2809 Boston St
Baltimore, MD 21224

Doors will be opened at 3:30pm and winners will be announced at 4pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please dress smart casual.

Award Notification to Winners (Email): Saturday, May 11, 2024

RSVP Deadline for Art Contest Attendance: Thursday, May 16, 2024


2023 SCHOLARSHIP OF LOVE SPONSORSHIP GOLF INVITATION


SSFA 2023_Golf_Tournament_Newspaper

10/08/2023

“Let’s Instill Dreams And Hopes In The Next Generation”

Golf competition sponsored by the Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America’s Scholarship of Love Sponsorship Golf Invitation

The Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America (Chairman Hwang Heung-joo)'s annual Love Scholarship Sponsorship Invitational Golf Tournament was held at the Turf Valley Resort Golf Course in Ellicott City on the afternoon of the 8th. The proceeds from the competition held mainly by sponsors are used for scholarship projects for the next generation of outstanding students.

Yong-gi Kim won the medalist in the competition, which was held using the ‘best score’ method, in which teams of all ages and genders separately recorded their personal records and the best score for each hole to determine ranking. Also, the team of Jeon Yu-gwan, Kim Jin-man, Park Byeong-hoon, and Lee Sam-yong took first place. Also, Johnny Kim was lucky enough to get a hole-in-one on the 13th hole.

Chairman Hwang Heung-joo said, “For the past 25 years, our foundation has been providing scholarship support to students in local communities in need,” adding, “We are grateful for the continued support from not only the Korean community but also mainstream society, organizations, and corporations.”

Chairman Kim Gyeong-tae said, “I hope that we will continue to participate in this meaningful scholarship project that instills dreams and hopes in the promising next generation who will take responsibility for the future of our society.”

2023 “I AM PROUD” ART CONTEST EXHIBITION


SSFA Art Contest 2023 Group Photo

05/07/2023

“Supporting the Growth of Youthful Artistry through SSFA in Baltimore, MD”

The second annual art contest award ceremony and exhibition, coordinated by the Sejong Scholarship Foundation (SSFA) under the guidance of its chairman, John Hwang, was held at the BaySide Cantina Restaurant in Baltimore on the 7th of May, 2023. A total of 30 winners, including Lydia Chandler (10), the first-place winner in the middle and high school category, were honored with certificates and awards. Chandler shared her appreciation, saying, "Through my artwork, I aimed to depict the various shapes and dreams within me based on the 'I Am Proud' theme."

Chairman John Hwang and Director Albert Kim underscored the importance of self-improvement via creativity and imagination in this year's contest. They unveiled plans to create diverse programs suited to each educational stage, ranging from kindergarten to university students, including essay competitions, and committed to providing the foundation's support. Chief Judge Choi Hyun-chil, a former professor at Hongik University's College of Fine Arts, noted, "The students displayed a wide range of unique ideas and creativity. Their willingness to experiment instead of solely relying on artistic techniques was inspiring and promising."

Coordinator Choi Eun-hee stated, "Many students participated and competed with excellent works," and she urged parents to show substantial interest and support their children's entries in the next year. Mandy Remmell, the Director of Community Engagement at Baltimore County, took pleasure in the county government's sponsorship of the longstanding Sejong Scholarship Foundation. She highly commended the foundation's role in enriching the local community through art competitions and various events, and wished for its sustained growth and progress. Parents who attended the event took pleasure in viewing the winning artworks and had enlightening conversations with their children about them.

Korea Times - SSFA Art Contest 2023

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