The new deadline to apply is now May 14th.
Please download the document, complete all the questions, and send it in PDF format to mjenniferkim@gmail.com
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
2024 Seongnam City International 4th Youth Conference
Theme: The Digital Transformation Conference
Aurora Sister Cities International invites Aurora metropolitan students aged 14-18 (at the time of the conference) to apply to participate in the “Digital Transformation Conference” in Seongnam City, South Korea. Travel includes a 4 day conference and 2 days of cultural experiences and excursions.
Through its sister city partnership with the city of Seongnam, South Korea, Aurora Sister Cities International has sent youth to the Seongnam City International Youth Conference in the past.
In early August (August 1-9), the city of Seongnam, South Korea, will host students from all over the world, by the Seongnam City Youth Foundation and Seongnam City Government.
Conference Dates
The Digital Transformation conference will take place August 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (See draft schedule). The trip is scheduled to begin August 1 and includes travel, and two days of sightseeing and cultural and educational experiences.
Participant Travel Dates
Participants should plan on being available for travel outside of the country between August 1st through August 9th.
Trip Expenses
The Seongnam City Youth Foundation will cover all participant expenses (lodging, transportation, meals) while in Korea during the four-day period. Participants will be required to cover the cost of airfare to Korea, lodging and meals, prior to the conference. Participants shall be prepared to cover the cost of incidentals (passport purchase, airport purchases, souvenirs and other personal shopping, purchase of voltage converters and adaptors, and cell phone services, etc.).
Once candidate selection has been determined and all candidates have been notified, ASCI will need to purchase group airfare and undertake other preparatory activities as soon as possible. As such, we will need to collect the airfare fee by June 15, 2024, in the amount of $2,100.00. Releases, a copy of your passport, and any other related legal forms are due no later than June 15, 2024 to Jennifer Kim.
Criteria for Awarding Scholarships
Students will be awarded scholarships based on a combination of need and merit. Need and merit will be determined based on the essay responses you submit, as well as from review of ONE of the following documents:
- Parent or guardian pay stubs (only one-month needed; pay stubs must be submitted for all parents or guardians who are receiving an income and contributing to household income; could include work, social security or other similar income); Or
- Previous year’s income tax return (one-year only); OR
- Written statement by parent or guardian that is signed which states special circumstances that would limit their child’s participation absent a scholarship.
- The completion of the Essay Question
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Candidate Interview Dates/ Times
Aurora Sister Cities International will review all applications and select the final candidates. Applicants will be contacted no later than May 15th to schedule an interview during one of the dates below.
- May 13 and 14th at the Aurora Municipal Building, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Interviews will be conducted in person.
- Candidates will be notified of their selection by May 17th, via email.
Please download the document, complete all the questions, and send it to Jennifer Kim mjenniferkim@gmail.com (303-489-4624). Chair of the Korea Committee .
Applications are due by (May 14th, close of business day).
