2025 Dream Tour Application
Tour Dates: Friday, December 26, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Eligibility: 18-35 year old- Korean adoptees or ASIA Families volunteers
Reference Letter Deadline: June 15, 2025
Contact Email:
koreatour@asiafamilies.org
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Section 1: Applicant Information
Legal Name
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First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name (if different)
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Date of Birth
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Age at the time of travel
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years
Do you have a valid passport that does not expire before January 2027?
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Yes
No
What is your gender?
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Male
Female
Other
Section 2: ASIA Families Involvement
How many years have you been connected to ASIA Families?
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1-2 years
3-4 years
5+ years
Please elaborate on your connection to ASIA Families. (500 words max). If you have not volunteered, please write N/A.
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0/500
Have you volunteered with ASIA Families before?
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Yes
No
Please describe your volunteer experience. (500 words max)
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0/500
Section 3: Personal Materials
Headshot Upload (JPG or PNG format preferred)
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Short Bio (1,000 words)
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Essay OR Video Essay: Share your Korean-American adoption experience. Reflect on returning to Korea and how it may shape your identity. What impact do you hope this tour will have on your life?
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How would you like to submit your video essay?
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Section 4: References
Upon submission of this form, an email will be sent to your references to request a reference.
Reference #1
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number (reference #1)
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Email (reference #1)
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Reference #2
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number (reference #2)
Email (reference #2)
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example@example.com
Section 5: Commitment & Agreement
If accepted, I agree to the following (check all):
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I will purchase my own airfare and traveler’s insurance.
I will commit to joining the full duration of the tour.
I understand that all materials submitted become the property of ASIA Families.
I am committed to engaging meaningfully with Korean culture, heritage, and local communities.
I understand the tour is not a birth search trip but a cultural and identity experience.
Section 6: Optional Nomination
Were you referred or nominated for this tour by someone?
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Yes
No
Name of Nominator
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First Name
Last Name
Section 7: Accident Waiver and Liability Form
Section 8: Sign and Submit
Participants Signature
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Date
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Name
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Age
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