Jeju Youth Forum Application

  • 2026 Jeju Youth Forum Application

  • Section A

    Background Information & Eligibility Criteria

  • Application is Due: Monday, April 27

     

    As part of the OCDSB's partnership with the Jeju Provincial Office of Education, up to 9 ICP students have been invited to particate in the 17th Annual Jeju Youth Forum from October 23 - November 1, 2026.

    The tentative itinerary is:

    Friday, October 23: Ottawa to Seoul

    October 24 - 27: Time to explore Seoul (guided tour, shopping, group activities)

    October 27 - October 31: Fly to Jeju and attend the Youth Forum

    November 1: Fly Jeju to Seoul and on to Ottawa

    Students will be accompanied throughout the time by a chaperone.

    Approximate Cost is ~$3700 depending upon flights and includes all accomodations, flights, mandatory travel insurance and most meals.

    Before submitting your application, please ensure that you clearly understand both the Eligibility Criteria and Application Requirements. You will need to be okay missing 8 days of school. 

    2025 Video Highlights

    2024 Video Highlights

    Photos from 2023 Jeju Youth Forum

    2023 Video - Short

    2021 Video - Short

     

  • ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

     

    In order to be considered for this program, you must:

    • Be a full-time current student (this year and next year) registered in the OCDSB’s International Certificate Program;
    • Be proficient in English (the language of instruction at the Jeju Youth Forum);
    • Have an excellent work ethic and ability to work and learn independently;
    • Have an interest in Global Citizenship Education;
    • Have completed the Reference Checks;
    • Have completed and signed the application. 

  • Section B

    Application Information

  • Section C

    Your motivation for applying

  • In 300-400 words or a short video essay, please describe what your connection or interest is with global citizenship and / or sustainable development goals, and how the Jeju Youth Forum 2025 would support your personal development in these areas. 

    If uploading your essay below doesn't work, please email it directly to Mr. O  (Sean Oussoren) sean.oussoren@ocdsb.ca

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  • Section D

    References

  • Please ask at least TWO adults from your school to be your reference. This needs to be someone who has taught you or worked with you this past year (teacher, guidance counselor, principal or vice-principal, educational assistant, coach).

     

    Please open this document and email it or give it to your references. 

     

    Should your application make it through the first round, we may be contacting your references to inquire about your suitability to participate in the Jeju Youth Forum. To avoid any surprises, please inform your references that they might be contacted.

    We may also request interviews the week of April 27. 

     

  • Section E

    Checklist
  • I have reviewed Section A - Eligibility Criteria and understand what is expected of me should I be selected for the Jeju Youth Forum.*
  • I have accurately filled in Section B – Applicant Information.*
  • I have completed Section C by uploading my essay or video essay.*
  • I have asked at least two adults from my school to be my reference and shared the document from Section D with them.*
  • I understand that the Forum will require me to be away from Canada from October 23 - November 1*
  • My parents support my participation in this adventure and understand the time and financial commitments involved.*
  • I understand that if I am accepted, I will need to write a 400 - 1000 word essay on one of the 4 panel topics.*
  • I understand that the cost of the Jeju Youth Forum will be approximately $3700 depending upon flights and that a some financial support is available through the OCENET Study Abroad Bursary. https://form.jotform.com/200488225848058*

  • The personal information on this form is gathered under the authority of the Education Act,

    Immunization of Schools Pupils Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and will be used by schools and central administrative staff to provide a broad range of academic, health and administrative services. Anyone having the right may access this information by contacting the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network or the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

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