Global MDIF Statement
Founded in November 10, 2012, the My Dream International Foundation (MDIF) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization registered in the State of Texas and the U.S. Federal Department of Treasury, IRS and committed to providing scholarships and leadership program support to Korean heritage younger generation as well as programs to cultivate these purposes.
Our Mission
To foster dreams of Korean heritage younger generation, and to enhance their leadership potential.
Our Vision (MDIF)
A set of philosophy drives our commitment to; Motivate leadership, Develop characters, Inspire heritage, and Fulfill dreams.
Our underwriting of scholarships, dream festivals, leadership programs, and recognition of outstanding achievement enhances our younger generation’s potential and advances their positive contribution toward the society, furthering our mission.
Our Programs and Activities
[1] Global Scholarship Scholarship program for Leadership and Service
This Global Scholarship for Leadership is established to recognize unique contributions and accomplishments by individuals promoting their vision. The scholarship award is generally presented at the My Dream Gala. Helping college students as they work to earn their degrees is one of the cornerstones of the Foundation. We fund scores of scholarships for students, such as, General Scholarships and Endowed Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships. Each scholarship ranges from $500 to $2,000 yearly up to 4 years of college and graduate study.
[2] Global support and organize “Youth Dream Presentation Festival”.
The Foundation sponsors and organizes Youth Dream Presentation Festival for all the region in the world each year that youth students present their dream in a speech competition format. This competition gives Korean heritage youth an opportunity to not only develop their Korean language skills and present their vision and talent.
[3] Youth Leadership Program & Networking
Every year, the Foundation organizes a program to be held in all six continents, for youth leaders to develop leadership, advance volunteer spirit, and experience Korean heritage as well as networking development.
[4] The Annual MY DREAM GALA
The Annual MY DREAM GALA is the culmination of the Foundation and it recognizes the selected youth and college students by funding several awards for their outstanding individual achievements. Eminent scholars and famous achievers will give inspirational speeches at the Gala and also numerous college scholarships will be awarded at the Gala. Also, the Foundation recognizes our distinguished sponsors and the board members by presenting prestigious awards for their outstanding individual contributions, the Foundation confirms the excellence and generosity of their contributions to the society.