The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) held a charity event where corporate CEOs personally took on serving duties, raising the largest scholarship fund in its history.
AMCHAM announced on the 11th that it raised approximately 175 million won in scholarship funds at the 19th "AMCHAM CEO Servers' Night," held at Conrad Seoul on the 10th. This amount is an increase of about 17% from last year's fundraising total of 150 million won, marking a record high.
This year, 44 AMCHAM member company CEOs and executives participated as servers, personally serving meals to approximately 440 attendees. This is the largest number of participants in history, up from 41 last year. The funds raised will be used for scholarships for university students in need of financial support through the Future Partners Foundation.
CEO Servers' Night is AMCHAM's flagship charity event, hosted by the Future Partners Foundation, a charitable foundation under AMCHAM. It is held annually to help university students facing economic difficulties continue their studies. Corporate CEOs and executives serve as servers, providing meals to attendees and raising scholarship funds.
James Kim, Chairman and CEO of AMCHAM, said, "CEO Servers' Night is an event where business leaders come together for a single goal in roles different from their usual positions." He added, "I am grateful to the CEOs and executives who willingly participated as servers so that students can continue their studies, as well as to all those who generously provided support."
Chairman Kim further stated, "The record fundraising amount this year is the result of the AMCHAM business community's continued interest and participation in the next generation." He added, "AMCHAM and the Future Partners Foundation will continue to expand educational opportunities so that financial difficulties do not become obstacles to studies, and support young people to fully demonstrate their capabilities."
The Future Partners Foundation, established in 2000, has provided scholarships to a cumulative total of 5,000 students to date. It provides scholarships to approximately 200 students each year, helping university students from disadvantaged economic backgrounds continue their studies based on the continued participation of AMCHAM member companies.
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