Deadline: 9 June 2016
The National Youth Commission (NYC) in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea (ROK) is currently inviting applications for its Philippine-Korea Youth Exchange Program with an aim to provide cultural experiences of Korean domesticity and enhance Filipino understanding about Korean culture through home stay program and site visits.
NYC will be sending nine youth delegates to the program.
Benefits
- Delegates will shoulder their travel expenses from their residence (province) to NAIA and back, as well as their accommodation in Manila for the pre-departure briefing, international airfare (Manila-Seoul-Manila), and their travel tax/terminal fee.
- The organizer will shoulder the delegates’ food, accommodation, and local transportation in Korea.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications for Youth Delegates:
- Filipino (college or masteral students with background in Korean Studies, Korean Pop Culture, International Relations, International Studies, or Asian Studies)
- 18-30 years old
- With good communication skills
- Philippine passport holder (valid until January 2017)
- Mentally and physically fit to travel
- With thorough knowledge of Philippine history and culture
- Must be willing to shoulder expenses for round-trip airfare, airport terminal fees, and travel tax
- Must be able to attend the pre-departure briefing on July 19, 2016 and the program proper on July 20-29, 2016
- Must be willing to be an NYC volunteer or to participate in post-program activities
Requirements
- Accomplished NYC International Programs Application Form
- Accomplished NYC Volunteer Application Form (for first-time applicants only)
- Scanned copy of valid passport
- One (1) recommendation letter from Professor or Immediate Supervisor outlining the applicant’s abilities and skills related to the theme of program (Korean Studies/Pop Culture)
- An essay of not more than 1500 words about how the Korean Wave influenced Philippine Pop Culture
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted either by email, by courier or personally at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Philippines
For more information, please visit Philippine-Korea Youth Exchange Program.