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International Youth Forum 2019 in South Korea (Funded)

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Benefits

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Local Transportation
  • Cultural Tour
    • Learn Korean culture and history by educational field trips
    • Tour Places: Seoul N Tower, Changdeokgung Palace, etc.
    • Youth Night.
  • Round Airfare Tickets:
    • 600,000KRW (about 560USD) grant will be provided for travel cost (airfare) to the participants from Africa, Oceania, Europe, and American regions.
    • 300,000KRW (about 280USD) grant will be provided for travel cost (airfare) to the participants from Asian countries.
      • * For More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) in Asia, participants from these countries will not be considered for a travel grant (should cover their own travel expenses).
      • * MEDCs in Asia: Brunei, China (Hong Kong), Japan, Malaysia, Singapore (5)
      • Note: The following applicants will be first considered
        • who submit a good essay on the theme and topics
        • who are studying in the fields related to the theme and topics
        • who are engaged in the fields related to the theme and topics
        • who can afford to cover their own travel cost

Eligibilities

  • Youths between the ages of 18 and 26 who have a strong interest in the topics.
  • Youths who have a good command of English (official language)
  • Youths who are able to participate fully in our schedule.
  • Youths who are unproblematic in entering/departing Republic of Korea regarding visa issuance.
Eligible Regions: Open for All

Application Process

  • Application closing date is May 31 (Fri), 2019 (KST: Korea Standard Time)
  • Applicants need to submit:
    • A completed application
    • An English essay on the topic you choose
  • Those who are selected must submit a copy of their flight ticket and their passport. (The deadline and the method will be further noticed.)
  • The fee for visa application is not covered.
  • The results will be noticed on our website within 2 weeks of the application deadline. (May subject to change depending on the situation)
  • Applicants must fully understand the Airfare sponsorship regulation through the file on the bulletin board.
  • For more information, check the ‘Program Briefing Paper’ posted on the Notice

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2019 (9 Days Remaining)

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