For last 10 years, Abbot DongJin Sunim at Younghwa Zen Center has been focused on developing it as a temple for people. As a result, Daewoongjeon(Dharma Hall), Soyoyu(Kitchen and dinning facility), Haewooso(Restroom facility) sit surrounded by a well-maintained garden where people can practice Buddhism, find inner peace, and rest their mind.

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The time has come to build strength outside of Younghwazenter. Abbot Dong-Jin is now focusing on supporting communities and the newly created Younghwasa Scholarship is one of those paths. Based on Abbot Dong-jin's experience, the temple can support students pursuing their educational goals and lighten their financial burdens with the Younghwasa scholarship program.

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The scholarship will be awarded to two students annually with an award amount of $3000 per student. Applications will be accepted in two time periods.  The first application period June 1st through June 20th. The second application period is December 1st through December 20th.

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Scholarship Eligibility

To qualify for the Younghwasa scholarship an applicant must:

 

• Currently be enrolled in accredited community or junior colleges or undergraduate or graduated degree program anywhere in California.

• Demonstrate the situation they are faced on need of financial support on self-introduction form.

 

Special Note

• An awarded student must attend Buddha’s Day ceremony at Younghwa Zen Center next year of awarded.

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Application

To apply for this scholarship, interested candidates should provide following

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• Completed application form

• Completed a 500-word statement of self-introduction form

• An up-to-date transcript from the applicant’s current institution of study. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

 

Deadline

• First application acceptance period is June 1st through June 20th.

• Second application acceptance period is December 1st through December 20th.

 

Submit your completed application form via email with the subject line: “Scholarship Application [Applicant’s first and last name]”

Or Mail your completed application and self-introduction form with transcripts