Application Guide for
International Students
[2024 ICM Global Youth Martial Arts Academy]
Website: http://www.unescoicm.org
Email: ss.cho@unescoicm.org
Tel: +82-(0)43-845-6739
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement
under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO ICM) is a UNESCO Category 2
Centre which is established through a signed agreement between the
Government of the Republic of Korea and UNESCO.
The 2024 ICM Global Youth Martial Arts Academy (2024 ICM GYMAA)
which will be held from the 9th to the 13th of July aims to forge a robust
network among international students and Korean undergraduate/graduate
students. At the same time, 2024 ICM GYMAA targets to enhance the
participating youth’s multicultural understanding and foster the value of global
citizenship.
ICM looks forward to active participation of those who are interested in the
activities of the UNESCO and martial arts.
April 25, 2024
Secretary General, UNESCO ICM
2024 ICM GLOBAL YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY OVERVIEW
Theme: Fight against racism and discrimination in and through martial arts
Dates: 09 July ~ 13 July 2024
Main location: Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Participants: 30 graduate and undergraduate students (25 international
students and 5 Korean facilitators)
Language: English and Korean
Programme outline (subject to change)
- Lectures: racism and discrimination, social impact of marital arts and sports
- Martial arts: UNESCO inscribed martial arts, horse-riding archery
- Cultural exchanges: pottery experience, cultural exchange (participants)
- Team activities: theme-related research project, Idea Challenge (finding
fresh ideas on ICM programmes and their promotion)
APPLICATION GUIDELINE
Number of participants: 25 international students and 5 Korean
graduate/undergraduate facilitators (buddies)
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate international students residing in
the Republic of Korea (including exchange students, students enrolled in
language school/institutes, and those taking a leave of absence) or ones
willing to travel to Korea at their own expenses
Benefits: Free participation during the programme (including meals and
accommodations), souvenir package(s), participation certificate, and prizes
for team activities
Required documents
Signed copy of registration policy agreement and application form,
Letter of motivation (English): maximum 2 pages (A4) (format-free submission)
Participant requirements
Committed to attend the whole programme
Interested in international exchange, cultural experience, martial arts,
sports, and global agenda (including UN SDGs and global citizenship)
With positive attitude and multicultural understanding
With sufficient level of English
Preferred candidate(s)
Those who are fluent in Korean (above TOPIK Level 3 or so)
Those who are enrolled in related majors (international cooperation,
education, sports, physical education, martial arts, and etc.) or have
deeper understanding on the theme of the 2024 GYMAA
Those who could add more diversity to the programme
Those who are from ODA receiving countries
Timeline (subject to change without prior notice)
Dates
Activities
Remarks
25 April ~ 09 May
(GMT+9)
Application submission
Via email
10 May
Announcement of the interview
candidates
Via email and/or
text message
13 May ~ 16 May Online interview
Via Zoom/Teams
17 May
Announcement of the
participants
Via email and/or
text message
How to apply
Download the application form from the ICM website and submit the
required documents via email to ss.cho@unescoicm.org no later than 09
May 2024 23:59 (GMT+9)
Email title: 2024 ICM Global Youth Martial Arts
Academy_Application_Name
Contact information
Sungsik CHO, Senior Programme Specialist, International Cooperation
Team
☎+82 (0)43-845-6739 / Email: ss.cho@unescoicm.org
REGISTRATION POLICY
Privacy policy
ICM values the protection and privacy of the applicant’s personal information in
accordance with the related law, the Personal Information Protection Act. Please
carefully read the information below.
Purpose of collection and use of personal information
ICM Global Youth Martial Arts Academy (ICM GYMAA) collects the
minimum mandatory personal information of the application of the
programme for the following purposes; personal identification, personal
administration, programme registration and providing information of the
programme and marketing materials, etc.
Items to be collected
Personal information: name, gender, nationality, contact number, email
address, address, emergency contact information
Educational background: language school/institute/university name, major,
status of enrollment, year attended
Language skills: English and Korean language skills and test results
Optional Items: all other items except mandatory items
Retention and use period of personal information
In case of the selected participants, collected personal information will be
kept and used for 1 year for the purposes of issuing transcripts and certificate
and academic affairs.
The personal information of those who are not selected as final participants
will be discarded immediately after the summer school finishes
Rights to disagree and its disadvantage
The applicant has the right to disagree with the purpose of collection and use
of personal information. However, if the applicants disagree, he/she shall be
restricted from applying for admission to the ICM GYMAA.
Do you agree with our privacy policy?
◻ Yes ◻ No
. . 2024.(dd/mm/yy)
Name: Signature:
APPLICATION FORM
Oath of Good Conduct
Obey all ICM regulations and maintain the honor of both my University and
country during the programme
Take personal responsibility for my safety and health, while giving priority to
following the academy’s safety rules and guidelines. I will immediately let the
representatives of the centre know if I have related symptoms (fever, etc) before or
during the programme and comply with the checks and instructions given by the
centre.
At all times comport myself with manners and courtesy.
Accept the reality of differences in culture and custom, and not discriminate against
others based on their race, gender, or whatsoever.
Follow and obey all the laws of the Republic of Korea including its laws and
regulations regarding immigration, alcohol, drug usage and sexual harassment.
I further agree that: if it is concluded that I have clearly violated this oath after consultation
with representatives of the ICM, as outlined above, I hereby agree to accept ICM’s decision
regarding any disciplinary actions. (You’ll not be registered if the oath is not submitted.)
I fully understand this oath and will take personal responsibility to ensure that I follow it.
◻ Yes ◻ No
. . 2024.(dd/mm/yy)
Name: Signature:
1. Personal Information
Name (as written in the passport)
Date of birth
Gender
Citizenship
Mobile phone number
Email
Emergency contact (name and number)
Current postal address
Unit/Building/
Street
City/State/Region
Country
Name of your school/institute/university
Enrollment status
Year(s) attending
◻ Freshman ◻ Sophomore ◻Junior
◻ Senior ◻Graduates
Major
2. Interview preference
13 May
14 May
16 May
Other
Morning
Afternoon
Morning
Afternoon
Morning
Afternoon
3. Language skills
Speaking
Writing
Listening
Reading
English level
Korean level
English test scores
(If applicable)
Test type
Score(Level)
Korean test scores
(If applicable)
Test type
Score(Level)
3. Others
Allergies &
preferences
◻ Foods (Please specify if any )
◻Others(e.g. Fur, Please specify if any )
T-shirt size (cm)
◻ XS (85) ◻ Small (90) ◻ Medium (95) ◻ Large (100)
◻ XL (105) ◻ 2XL (110)
Please list any
other information
you’d like to
include(e.g.
medication)
Preference for
the
accommodations
◻ I cannot sleep without bed
◻ I can sleep on the floor with mattress and beddings
