Asia Society Korea Youth (ASK-Y) is a program that was launched in 2021 to convene the young generation across Asia and the rest of the world to voice their thoughts and share their concerns about the future of the world we inhabit. ASK-Y encourages youth participants of varying backgrounds to think outside of the box and come up with innovative solutions to the big questions that concern cultural, economic, political, environmental, and social sustainability.
Eligibility
- Anyone between ages 19 and 29
- Must be recommended by an Asia Society affiliate and/or academic advisor at an accredited institution of higher learning
- Fluency in the English language (both written and spoken)
- Applicants need NOT have established residency in South Korea in order to apply
- We do NOT discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, or national origin. This program is open to prospective applicants of all nationalities.
2022 Schedule
- Application deadline: September 2, 2022
- Interviews and recruitment of participants: September 12 – September 21, 2022
- Bi-weekly discussions: October – December 2022
- Final Reports due: January 2023
- Final Presentations: March 2023
5. Program Benefits
- Asia Society Korea student membership fee waived
- Invitation to Asia Society Korea public programs
- Mentorship opportunities from members of Asia Society Korea
- Grant of US$100 per discussion
- Cash compensation upon completion of the project
- Mentorship and career guidance by current and former Asia Society members and affiliates
If interested, fill out the application form here. For complete and accurate submission, you will receive an email acknowledging your submission as complete. Regularly check your official email account and phone for our confirmation. Please be advised that your recommendation letter needs to be submitted via email([email protected]).
If you have any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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