The scholarships are named in honor of Fr. John P. Daly, S. J., Director of the Center for Asian Business at LMU. He worked in Korea as a young Jesuit from 1961 to 1981 to help develop Sogang University in Seoul, Korea where he served as president for 12 years.

Fr. Daly’s lifelong goal has always been to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of culture and history between Asians and Americans. Korea, especially, is still largely unknown by Americans. These scholarships will provide an opportunity for students to learn Korean history and to experience the culture and respond positively with respect and sincerity. In this age of globalization the need for such understanding of history and culture and of the effects of cultural differences on our daily lives has never been greater. It is hoped that these scholarships will help to develop leaders, perhaps in the academic world or in the fields of politics, business, and economics.