In the spirit of cultivating sensitive leaders of tomorrow, The Korea Society in New York City, the Pacific Century Institute in Los Angeles, and the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana in Missoula, offer an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to become Youth Ambassadors in the Project Bridge intercultural youth leadership program.

During the academic year selected participants cultivate their leadership skills as well as an understanding Korean society and culture and race relations and by engaging in bi-monthly workshops. Additionally, students participate in a 10-day study tour to Korea where they interact with Korean students and teachers, visit cultural sites and meet government and business leaders. The Program culminates in a community presentation given by the Youth Ambassadors at The Korea Society which is open to teachers, families, friends and the public. For further information about the Project Youth Ambassador Program, click here.

Eligibility Requirements

• • Be a high school student in the 11th or 12th grades during the school year.
• • Attend a NYC public school and reside in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens or Staten Island.
• • Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
• • Have a passing Grade Point Average (GPA).
• • Demonstrate a strong interest and desire to learn about different cultures.
• • Be able to attend bi-monthly events and meetings from November to June that are held in-person at The Korea Society and by Zoom.
• • Be able to be absent from school for several days during the study tour to the Republic of Korea in the spring.

• Note: There are no student costs for this program. It is totally funded by The Korea Society with support from the Korea Foundation.