The Korea Society invites prospective Youth Ambassadors and Group Leaders to apply for the 2014-2015 Project Bridge program. The Korea Society, in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based Pacific Century Institute, coordinates a year-long intercultural outreach program for high-school juniors and seniors. Originally created in response to the 1992, Los Angeles riots, the program selects 16 student Youth Ambassadors and two educator group leaders from New York City and Los Angeles to participate in a series of bi-weekly meetings, a weekend retreat, and a fully subsidized ten-day study tour to Korea. Now in it’s 22nd year, Project Bridge aims to cultivate future community leaders and introduce them to U.S.- Korea relations, with an emphasis on cultural and racial sensitivity and a firm understanding of Korea. High-school junior or senior students attending New York City and Los Angeles public schools are eligible to apply for this program. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, October 17, 2014.
Los Angeles applicants, please visit this link for application forms.
Once selected, participants meet regularly for educational workshops focusing on topics such as Korean history, language, modern society, and U.S.-Korea relations, as well as the history of race relations in the U.S. Participants gain insights into Korea, acquire leadership skills, and develop intercultural understanding. The highlight of Project Bridge is a fully subsidized ten-day study tour of Korea in April 2015, including visits to numerous historical sites and a homestay with a Korean high-school student.
Program Schedule:
October 17, 2014 | Application Postmark Deadline
November 14, 2014 | Announcement of Finalists
APPLICATION FORM |
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New York (Friday, October 17, 2014) |
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Group Leader Information Student Information Recommendation Form Application Form |
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