Yoshida Scholarship Foundation

The Yoshida Scholarship Foundation was created in 1967, more than half a century ago. The “Cycle of Goodness” is the ethos of the YKK Group, and the same spirit animates the Foundation’s activities.

Yoshida Scholarship Foundation founder Tadao Yoshida espoused the philosophy of the “Cycle of Goodness,” believing that continuing to do good in society by creating new value would eventually spread throughout the world in a great circle. This philosophy lives on in the activities of the Foundation.

When speaking of the Foundation’s international scholarship activities, Tadao Yoshida liked to say that he wanted to see a dream while awake. This was because he believed it was essential for society to support young people to go out into the world, which was at the same time his dream throughout his life.

Today, fragmented values have plunged the world into confusion, and I believe the dream that Tadao Yoshida so ardently wished to see is becoming ever more important.

The search for truth has led humankind to open many doors, beyond which lie innumerable encounters with new knowledge and people. Such encounters hold the key to better understanding each other. Therefore, I urge scholarship awardees to wholeheartedly follow the quest they envision. The dream that Tadao Yoshida had in mind is surely what lies at the end of their quest.

We look forward to your continued support and understanding for the activities of the Yoshida Scholarship Foundation.