Wonmo PyeongAe Foundation Scholarship
Wonmo PyeongAe Foundation Scholarship
Wonmo PyeongAe Foundation Scholarship
The Wonmo Pyeongae Foundation (based in South Korea) is a non-profit organization with the goal of creating a peaceful world as “one human family,” the Foundation continues to develop its educational funding and contributions to society in order to cultivate future leaders.
Wonmo means "eternal parent" which refers to God, "Humanity's Divine Creator, Heavenly Parent."
Pyeongae means "equal love" or "peaceful love."
The Foundation's logo is composed of a green pigeon and a blue heart above an orange laurel wreath.
The pigeon symbolizes "peace," the heart symbolizes "true love," and together their formation embodies the safe arrival of a peaceful world centered on God's peaceful love, which is eternal love.
The green color symbolizes ideal peace, the blue color symbolizes true love and hopeful vision, and the orange color symbolizes future victory and glory.
These colors represent Wonmo Pyeongae Foundation's bright future towards establishing a peaceful word that transcends religions and races.
First, it aims to award "scholarships" for members of FFWPU undergraduate- and high-school students who have exemplary grades, are underprivileged or who have joined outstanding activities.
Second, to create "Educational Supports. Wonmo Pyeongae will host an educational program contest for organizations that work in the field of education. The Foundation is also developing a leadership camp.
Third, to carry out the "Commemoration Project," which means promoting "Sunhak Peace Awards," to commemorate Founder Dr Moon's contributions to world peace. Candidates for awards will include both individuals and organizations that have contributed annually towards a peaceful world.
Fourth, is "Social Contribution." Awards will be given to candidates or organizations which have served in areas such as counseling, serving multi-cultural families, service for the handicapped. etc.
Fifth, is "Scientific Research." The Foundation will support students who do research on peace theories. Additionally, the Foundation will host symposiums on the topic of "peace."
The role of educating talented youth, as well as contributing to society through business education.
To educate younger generation in the tradition of living for the sake of the world and for others.
To educate younger generation to become peace-loving global citizens.
On February 14, 2016 at the Cheongshim International Youth Training Center, scholarships totaling 10 billion Korean won (approximately 10 million US dollars) were given to more than 2,000 selected applicants global scholarships, including awards to 500 Korean students and 1,500 international students. This number included 100 students representing the 10 main religious bodies in Korea. This was the fourth scholarship presentation ceremony since the Foundation was established three years ago.
Aside from the scholarships, these students representing various religious faiths were given the opportunity to participate in an interreligious youth camp, which was to open a new and meaningful chapter in their endeavors to promote religious harmony for the younger generation. A service award presentation ceremony was held to recognize individuals and organizations who had served the needy and marginalized classes of society.
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