Application Deadline: July 10, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Camp. 2024 marks the 33rd year of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations. To date, China has become the vital partner of ASEAN. China remained ASEAN’s largest trading partner since 2009 while ASEAN has become China’s largest trading partner for two consecutive years. Socio-cultural relations are no exception to the growing relations between ASEAN and China. China has continued supporting ASEAN in its human resource development by providing scholarships through the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship and promoting cultural and educational exchanges through various seminars and conferences such as the 12 consecutive editions of the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week since 2008. All efforts have pointed towards the importance of China as a long-standing partner for ASEAN.
Although ASEAN-China relations have special significance, further strengthening of these relations is needed to amplify mutual growth, especially among youths, as future leaders in the region among ASEAN and China. Hence, The ASEAN Foundation, with support from the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN through the ASEAN-China Cooperation Fund is pleased to organise the ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Camp. Inviting youth from ASEAN and China to discuss and brainstorm on improving ASEAN-China ties through lectures, dialogues, cultural exchange, and experiential learning.
ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Camp is a collaborative programme between the ASEAN Foundation and the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN through the ASEAN-China Cooperation Fund. It aims to promote the significance and understanding of ASEAN-China relations. During the implementation, ASEAN Foundation will work with Xiamen University as the appointed local organiser.
The programme is designed and dedicated to the talented students from 10 ASEAN countries and China who are keenly interested in fostering ASEAN-China relations. Selected delegates will participate in series of educational and cultural activities in Xiamen and Quanzhou, China from 26 to 31 August 2024.
Eligibility Requirements
Tertiary education students with the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
| ASEAN Students | China Students | |
| 1. | Enrolled as a student of tertiary education institution in the ASEAN Member States, taking diploma or undergraduate studies (or equivalent level) from any disciplines when the programme takes place | Enrolled as a student of tertiary education institution in China, taking diploma or undergraduate studies (or equivalent level) from any disciplines when the programme takes place |
| 2. | A citizen of one of the 10 ASEAN Member States | A citizen of People’s Republic of China |
| 3. | Reside in one of the 10 ASEAN member countries when the programme takes place | Reside in China when the programme takes place |
| 4. | Between 18 and 25 years of age when the programme takes place | |
| 5. | English proficient, verbal and written | |
| 6. | Be available to travel to Xiamen and Quanzhou, China between 25 August to 1 September 2024 | |
| 7. | Be committed to learning and personal growth | |
Benefits
- The programme will be fully funded by the organisers. It includes round trip from city of the country of origin to Xiamen and Quanzhou, China for the ASEAN China Youth Exchange Camp, accommodation and meals.
- Provides you an opportunity to obtain a deeper understanding on ASEAN-China relations.
- An exciting and unforgettable lifetime experience with us and your peers from other ASEAN Member States and China.
- A network of young leaders from across the ASEAN region and China.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application through https://bit.ly/ASEANChina_YECFrom_ASEAN (for ASEAN Students) and https://bit.ly/ASEANChina_YECForm_China (for China students) by 10 July 2024. Incomplete completion of the form will not be further processed for shortlisting. Don’t let go of this once-in-a-life time opportunity of becoming a cadre of future young leaders!
For inquiries, please contact ACYC@aseanfoundation.org
Timeline:
The ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Camp will be conducted between 26 to 31 August 2024 in Xiamen and Quanzhou, China. Following are the important dates:
| 27 June – 10 July | Call for Application |
| 10 July | Deadline of Application Submission |
| 11 – 18 July | Application Assessment and Selection |
| 19 July | Announcement of Selected Participant |
| 22 July – 22 August | Travel arrangement (visa application, booking flight, & accommodation) |
| 25 August | Delegate’s arrival to Xiamen |
| 26 – 31 August | ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Camp |
| 1 September | Delegate’s departure |
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