An educational fund established in 1994 in memory of Mr. Roy E. Heinecke, the father of Mr. William E. Heinecke, CEO of the Minor Group. The Scholarship is originally and privately intended and financially supported by the Heinecke Family. This private fund offers scholarship programmes to children and young adults and is financially supported by the Heinecke family.

The late Mr. Roy E. Heinecke spent many years serving the U.S. Embassy in the Asia-Pacific region. Being exposed to the cultures and the way of living in these countries inspired wish for all deserving youngsters to have the advantage of more education. The Heineckes family established this scholarship fund to help fulfill this worthy wish.

Objectives:
• To be the educational fund for students who show potential academically and are financially disadvantage.
• To participate in public charity activities or cooperate with other public charity organizations.
• To refrain from involvement in any political organization.

As the fund grows larger, it was agreed to be registered as Roy E. Heinecke Scholarship Foundation on 3rd May 2000 located at No.99 Berli Jucker Building, 16th floor, Soi Rubia Sukhumvit 42 Road, Prakanong Sub-district, Klongtoey District Bangkok.

Committee:
The Scholarship Foundation Committee consists of members of the Heinecke Family and other designated persons.

Heinecke Family Members
Mrs. Constance M. Heinecke
Mr. Skip & Mrs. Kathleen Heinecke
Mr. William & Mrs. Kathy Heinecke
Mr. David & Mrs. Joy Heinecke
Mr. John & Mrs. Sherry Heinecke

The Committee will administer the foundation and select the scholarship students under the regulations of the National Culture Committee ( Thailand )

Sources of Fund:
In addition to the Heineckes’ main contribution as founder of the Foundation, other sources include :
• Income from the sale of the book: “The Entrepreneur” (by Mr. William E. Heinecke , published by John Wiley & sons asia pte ltd.2005)
• Personal financial contributors by friends of the Heineckes
• Any interested persons who generously contact the Committee to make a contribution.

Between 1994 and 2007 a total of 405 scholarship awards (amounting to Baht 2,670,600) have been awarded to students selected of achieving good academic grades and demonstrating good behavior.
Scholarships granted to the selected students who possess good behavior and good school grades from 1994 to 2007 totally 405 awards at the total amount of Baht 2,670,600.

Operations:
• Educational Fund granted to the children of Minor International employees
• Educational Fund granted to outsiders
• Public Charity Activities