Gina Jeong Scholarship Donation

TCIS • Daejeon

Congratulations to Gina Jeong, for her recognition of a good work done in her local community. The story of her generous giving was told in local news recently. You can see the story (in Korean) at www.glctimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=15297

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Taejon Christian International School (TCIS) announced on the 19th that Gina Jeong recently donated the scholarship(5 million won) to support children from low-income families in Noeun 1-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Ms. Gina Jeong is a Student Ambassador at TCIS, and she leads various activities, such as providing piano lessons to elementary and middle school students outside of school. “I feel happy when I help others as I learn from my parents, and I want to continue giving in the future,” she said. Her vision is to contribute to creating a peaceful and sustainable planet. 

▲ Briefly explain your motivation for donations.

• I have always been interested in helping underprivileged children, and since February 2022, I have regularly donated to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation to protect and support education for those who live overseas. For the last two years, I have received a scholarship at my school, so this time, I wanted to help children live nearby and decided to donate it to underprivileged children in Noeun 1-dong. Living in Noeun 1-dong for over 12 years, I was grateful for things I have received, and had a great desire to give.

▲ How was this scholarship funded? 

• A merit scholarship is provided to students at TCIS, selected from those with excellent grades, service, and leadership qualifications; I received it last year and this year. This scholarship supports underprivileged children in Noeun 1-dong, donates digital pianos to local children's centers, and supports tuition.

▲ I am curious whether there is any particular motivation for helping others and participating in volunteer work despite your busy life inside and outside of school. 

• Since I was young, my parents have taught me the importance of giving to others and working to make the world a better place. In addition, the entire family is trying to follow Jesus' example of living a life of giving. So, I think I naturally developed this sense of purpose. And because I am the type of person who feels happiness and pride in helping others, I find value in my life.

▲ Ms. Gina Jeong has also engaged in various volunteer activities. 

• As for volunteer work outside of school, I have served as a piano teacher for elementary and middle school students at the Noeun Area Children's Center since December 2022. At the end of 2022, I purchased a new digital piano and donated it to the Noeun Community Children's Center. Within my school, I am engaged in various volunteer activities such as serving as a student ambassador (New Student Ambassador), designing yearbooks, translating Korean traditional fairy tales for children in South Sudan, and leading STEAM science camp activities.

▲ Please tell us your dreams and vision for the future. 

• The big vision is to contribute to creating a peaceful and sustainable world. I am currently interested in chemical engineering, and through research on sustainable energy use, I would like to help future generations enjoy the same beautiful planet. In addition, I would like to continue a life of giving to others with consideration and understanding. Meanwhile, Na Byeong-yong, the head of Noeun 1-dong, who received the donation, said, “I was touched by Gina Jeong’s good deed,” and “I will use the donation well for the children and teenagers in the district.”