2018 OKFriends Homecoming Teens, Youth Camp
(www.korean.net, http://okfh.korean.net)
 

1. Program Overview

 

o Period ㅇ July 24 (Tue) ~ July 31 (Tue) 2018, 8 days

 

o Venue
 ㅇ Seoul and Local Regions
    - Teens : Seoul and 9 local cities
    - Youth : Seoul and 3 local cities

 

o For whom
ㅇ Middle and High School students between ages 14 to 18(by July 24, 2018)
ㅇ University and Preliminary University students between ages 18 to 23 (by July 24, 2018)
※ Considering the different academic calendar in each country, 18-year-old pre-university students are allowed to choose the program to apply

o Total Number of Participants
ㅇ 500 Overseas Korean Middle and High School students
ㅇ 220 Overseas Korean University and Preliminary University students

 

o Qualification for application
ㅇ Global overseas Koreans; Middle, High and University students.
   - Overseas Koreans who are legally overseas residents for more than 5 years
    ·National residents, permanent residents, Korean adoptees, children of multicultural families (including at least one Korean), descendants of Koreans, and children of Korean nationals.
   - Those who are not in conflict with the laws of the host country
   - Those who do not have physical or mental health problems in participating the full program schedule.

o Program contents

  < Teens Camp>
ㅇ City Tour, Rural Experience, Traditional & Modern Korea Experience, Historical Sites and Major Facilities Visits
ㅇ Korean family homestay, Korean school experience, One-to-one exchange with domestic teens

ㅇ Cultural experiences, lectures and missions, social participation and sharing activities

ㅇ Testimonials and willingness presentation, evaluation and suggestions

 

 < Youth Camp>
ㅇ Visit to major sites and facilities
ㅇ Discussion and training for leadership development
ㅇ Discuss global issues such as global citizenship, environment, and  Korean unification
ㅇ Exchange with domestic university students and next generation leaders, volunteer activities, etc.
ㅇ Testimonials and willingness presentation, evaluation and suggestions

 

2. Application

 

A. Application period (Korea Standard Time)
ㅇ Individual application : Mar. 28(Wed)~Apr. 11(Wed), 2018
ㅇ Diplomatic office review : Apr. 12(Thu)~Apr. 20(Fri), 2018
ㅇ Arrival of documents after Diplomatic office review : Only applications arrived before April 23, 2018 (Mon) will be counted

 

B. Documents for submission
ㅇ Required documents (Write in Korean or English directly on the online application screen)
 ① Application form (including photo), Permission to request personal information and consent to use
 ② Self-introduction Letter (written either in Korean or English)
    ※ Clearly state the place of birth and period of time living in the current country
 ③ A copy of the Certificate of enrollment or Admission letter
    (Upload directly to the online application screen)
ㅇ Optional Documents (Direct upload to the online form)
 ① Special skills. Award document (copy of certificate etc.)
 ② Recommendation letter (from the principal or counselor)

 

※ Email, phone number, and contact information must be accurate
(Notification of selection results, announcements including schedule and program information will be frequently send via email)

 

C. Application procedure and method
ㅇ Application site : www.korean.net, http://okfh.korean.net
ㅇ Guide for online application
 ① When connecting via the Overseas Korean Foundation website (www.korean.net)
   - Individual applicant : ID/PW Login (Apply with the ID with the name of the applicant) → 재단사업 → 초청사업 → Choose the Teens/Youth Camp willing to apply (click the “사업신청(apply)” button) → Fill the forms and upload the different documents → Save(applicants are able to correct/change the form until the date for submission) or Submit(after submission you will not be able to correct/change information)
 ② When connecting via the official OKFriends Camp website (http://okfh.korean.net)
  - Individual applicant : ID/PW Login (Apply with the ID with the name of the applicant) → 캠프소식 → 캠프알리미 → Choose the Teens/Youth Camp willing to apply (click the “사업신청(apply)” button) → Fill the forms and upload the different documents → Save(applicants are able to correct/change the form until the date for submission) or Submit(after submission you will not be able to correct/change information)
 

3. Selection and support
A. Selection target
ㅇ Middle and High School student (currently enrolled) : between ages 14 to 18 (by July 24, 2018)
ㅇ University student (currently enrolled, and pre-university students) : between ages 18 to 23 (by July 24, 2018)
※ Considering the different academic calendar in each country, 18-year-old pre-university students are allowed to choose the program to apply

 

B. Number of Participants in North America : total 155 (120 for Teens and 35 for Youth)

 

C. Notice of Result
ㅇ Notification to the local government (diplomatic) office of the applicant, online homepage of Overseas Koreans Foundation(www.korean.net), and personal e-mail

 

D. Criteria for Selection
ㅇ Students who have faithfully write motivation for application, and self-introduction letter
ㅇ Students who perform well in Korean society, residence area, school, etc.
ㅇ Students who are actively and willing to participate in this program and who are expected to grow as talented individuals in the future
ㅇ Students who will contributed to national development as descent of national merit Korean people (first review)
ㅇ Students who have excellent recommendations from the head of the local government (Diplomatic office), community leaders, and principals
ㅇ Comprehensive review of submitted documents

 

E. Benefits
ㅇ Airfare
  - 50% airfare to all participants (Round trip, Economy basis)

ㅇ Expenses and Travel Insurance
  - Accommodation, meals, vehicle and traveler's insurance for the duration of the program

 

4. Check results and other inquires
ㅇ (Expected) In early May, to be announced through Overseas Koreans Foundation website www.korean.net, and Participants will be notified by Diplomatic office.
ㅇ Detailed inquires contact:
  ① 2018 OKFriends Teens Camp Office

       - Kim, Jeong Hea (Dept. Manager) Future Generations Department (+82-2-3415-0176, jheakim@okf.or.kr)
  ② 2018 OKFriends Youth Camp Office
      - Na, Jung Eun (Asst. Manager) Future Generations Department (+82-2-3415-0178, jung@okf.or.kr)
  ③ Application System contact person
     - Lee, Ji Eun (Asst. Manager) e-Global Korean Department (+82-2-3415-0197, pms01@okf.or.kr).

 

ㅇ Related Websites
    - OKFriends Teen/Youth Camp official website : http://okfh.korean.net/
    - OKFriends Teen/Youth Camp official email : gkyn@okf.or.kr. 

 

<Attachments>

1. Guide to Applying for OKF Homecoming Camp.ppt

2. 2018 OKFriends Homecoming Teens-Youth Camp.pdf