The 6th Asian Youth Forum International Summit (AYF 6)

The 6th Asian Youth Forum International Summit (AYF 6)

(October 28 –November 05, 2008)

After five successful international youth summits held in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Russia and Thailand, the Asian Youth Forum International is now organizing the 6^th AYF International Summit, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan this Fall 2008 at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center.

The Asian Youth Forum International Summit (AYF) is a week-long youth event, which will bring together university or college-aged young people and youth from across Asia for academic seminars, intercultural workshops, social events and interpersonal exchanges.

The aim of bringing the young people of Asia together in this exchange programs is to promote international understanding, intercultural communication and leadership skills through the medium of English-as-an-international-language.

The AYF International Summit (AYF 6 or AYF 2008) will be held as part of a Pan-Asian Conference (PAC 7) on language teaching to be hosted by the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT).

DATES

FALL 2008

October 28 (Tuesday) – November 5 (Wednesday)

ELIGIBILITY

¨ Participation is open to university or college-aged students/youth (aged 18 – 25)

¨ Applicants must have good English proficiency

¨ Applicants must be Asian country national/citizen from the Asian region

¨ Applicants must have a special interest in Asian peoples, cultures and issues

WHAT TO SUBMIT

1. A completed AYF application form

2. A digital ID photo (taken within the last 6 months)

3. A letter of recommendation (from a teacher or other adult)

AYF 6 APPLICATION FORMS

¨ Complete the application form below by providing accurate and complete information

¨ Download AYF 6 Application Form 1 HERE

¨ Download AYF 6 Scholarship Application Form 2 HERE (for those applying for travel grants)

SUBMIT ALL REQUIREMENTS TO: asianyouthforum@gmail.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 15, 2008 5:00PM (Manila, Philippines Time)

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

1. Successful applicants will be notified via e-mail, post or phone in late summer / early fall 2008 and asked to confirm their attendance to officially register for AYF 6. Due to the volume of applicants, confirmation by participants after notification is required to guarantee their slots.

2. The Asian Youth Forum is aimed at young people in Asia. We are sorry that, due to limited funds and facilities, we are unable to deal with applications from youth in Africa, Europe, North and Latin America and other parts of the world.

¨ Before coming to Japan, participants will be given an orientation about the conference schedule, things to prepare, and their duties and responsibilities as AYF delegates.

¨ All information in the form will be used for AYF selection only and will be kept confidential.

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TENTATIVE AYF 6 SCHEDULE

Oct 28		Arrive in Tokyo, Japan Evening Welcome Party
Oct 29	Day 1 of AYF Program	Opening Ceremony, Tokyo City Tour
Oct 30	Day 2 of AYF Program	AYF Academic and Social Events
Oct 31	Day 3 of AYF Program	AYF Academic and Social Events
Nov 1	Day 4 of AYF Program	AYF Academic and Social Events
Nov 2	Day 5 of AYF Program	AYF Academic and Social Events
Nov 3	Day 6 of AYF Program	AYF Academic and Social Events
Nov 4	Day 7 of AYF Program	Closing Ceremony, Farewell Party
Nov 5		AYF students return home

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COSTS

AYF participants will have to pay two costs

(1) round-trip travel expenses from their home to the host country venue

(2) a participation fee of US $200 (for AYF program, meals & accommodation)