“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
― William Butler Yeats
ignite.
Each year, the MBK Scholars identifies five exceptional students from Korea* who show a commitment to global leadership as they pursue advanced degrees abroad.
Recognizing the depth of their ambitions and the obstacles they may face, the MBK Scholars rewards each with a $50,000 scholarship.
There are no conditions to this award except a moral commitment to “pay it forward" - to financially support a needy student for his or her education in the future, in the spirit of MBK Scholars.
*Our initiative will start with Korea, with the idea of expanding globally.
a bit about us.
Since 2007, MBK Scholars has provided over 200 full-ride scholarships to Korea's most talented and deserving students as they embark on their collegiate journeys. As a privately supported non-profit, we've had the immense honor of crossing paths with these remarkable youths, whose grace and tenacity in the face of challenges remind us of the enduring spirit of the younger generation.
Their achievements fill us with awe, and their indomitable spirits humble us.
This profound experience fuels our commitment to go further in our endeavors. Embracing the legacy of fostering leaders poised for collegiate success, we now aim to embrace a broader vision by aiding those who seek to further their education beyond Korea's borders, pursuing postgraduate studies around the world.
The stewardship of the scholarship application will remain with MBK Scholarship Foundation, ensuring continuity and dedication in the selection process. It will extend its generosity to finance these ambitious educational pursuits, continuing our commitment to nurturing the resilient leaders of tomorrow.