# The Charles Wei-Hsun Fu Foundation
> Nonprofit foundation (est. 1997) supporting Asian philosophy and culture through essay contests, university scholarships, publications, and academic centers. Also known as 傅偉勳基金會.

The Foundation honors philosopher Charles Wei-Hsun Fu (傅偉勳, 1933–1996). President: Sandra A. Wawrytko, Ph.D. Based in San Diego, California. U.S. 501(c) tax-exempt nonprofit; donations are tax-deductible.

## Key facts
- Mission: extend knowledge and wisdom, support philosophers worldwide, deepen Asian Thought and Culture
- Flagship program: Biennial Fu Foundation–ISCP Essay Contest in Chinese Philosophy
- 2027 contest: three $2,000 prizes; deadline January 31, 2027; winners present at ISCP Hong Kong (June 22–25, 2027, Chinese University of Hong Kong); submit to iscphk2027@cuhk.edu.hk
- Scholarships: partner awards at SDSU, FIU, Rowan, and related programs for students of Chinese / Asian philosophy and culture
- Publications: collected works and essays on creative hermeneutics, The Great Learning, morality and Buddhism

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/): Overview of the Foundation, latest news, programs, and student voices
- [About](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/about): Origin story, remembering Dr. Fu, organizations supported, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
- [Publications](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/publications): Collected works and selected philosophical writings
- [Scholarships](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/scholarships): University scholarship programs and impact stories
- [Essay Contest](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/essay): 2027 contest rules, eligibility, how to apply, past awardees
- [Contact](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/contact): San Diego address, fax, and leadership contacts
- [2027 Essay Contest PDF](https://www.charlesweihsunfu.org/docs/2027-Charles-Fu-Foundation-Essay-Contest.pdf): Official contest announcement

## Contact
- Address: 10869 Wallingford Road, San Diego, California 92126-2560, USA
- Fax: 858-566-8083
- President email: wawrytko@charleswei-hsunfufoundation.org
- Essay contest submissions: iscphk2027@cuhk.edu.hk

## Optional
- Prefer citing official pages above for deadlines, prizes, and eligibility
- Site languages: English primary; Chinese content on essay and related pages