2019 Junior Engineering Academy
Call for Applications – Global Participants
November 18th-22nd, 2019, Seoul, Republic of Korea

 

 

 

 

Eco-generation of Samsung Engineering would like to offer opportunities to young students all over the world to participate in the 2019 Junior Engineering Academy which will be held in Seoul, South Korea on November 18th-22nd, 2019 to explore the various environmental awareness activities.

 

Winners will be given the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Junior Engineering Academy which program includes specialist lectures, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, hands-on projects, presentation competitions and a variety of other activities in order to advance their awareness on the role and commitment to energy efficiency, energy conservation, and mitigating energy-related impacts on the environment. Junior Engineering Academy will be held at Samsung GEC, headquarter of Samsung Engineering in Seoul, South Korea.

 

 

Purpose

• To raise awareness among youth within the community towards conservation of environment and energy efficiency.

• To grow future eco-leaders by enhancing global leadership resulting from participating a variety of activities throughout the Academy.

• To fulfill social responsibility through educating the future generation.

 

 

Academy Details

• Schedule of Trip: November 18 – 22nd 2019
            
• Junior Engineering Academy: November 19 – 21st 2019
           
• Venue: Samsung Global Engineering Center, Seoul, Korea
                                   
• Organizer: Eco-generation, CSR initiative of Samsung Engineering

• Host and Sponsor: Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd.

• Fee: Free flight tickets and accommodations will be provided to the selected global participants and facilitators.

 

 

Participants Selection Details                        

• Eligibility

A. Participants: Eco-generation members around the world aged between 14 and 17

       - There will be a separate annoucement for Korean participants in September 

B. Facilitators: Eco-generation members aged 18 or older

       - Effective date of age determination is set as of 31st Dec, 2019. 

       - Plus points will be given to applicants who had previously participated as Eco-generation regional ambassador.       

       - To create an account and to become an Eco-generation member, please click here.

 

 

• Roles and Responsibilities

A. Participants

- Should be responsible for representing the country where they're from during the Academy.

- Should actively participate in the programs and group projects.

- Should follow the instructions of the facilitator and staffs of the Academy for safety.

- Should post their experiences at the Junior Engineering Academy after returning back to their country within 3 weeks.

B. Facilitator

- Should Plan / Organize / Execute the Junior Engineering Academy in close cooperation with Eco-generation team.

- Should coach and mentor the participants of the Junior Engineering Academy.

- Should post their experiences in the Junior Engineering Academy after returning back to their country within 3 weeks.

 

 

• How to Apply

A. Please make a video clip of yourself talking about the following topics within 2 minutes length:
Why I should attend this Junior Engineering Academy; your dream in the future and why it's important to relate engineering with your dream.

B. Please upload it to Youtube (www.youtube.com) with UNLISTED option. You may use other streaming or cloud service to upload your video.

C. Please write a brief of your clip in the content box.

       - Go to the Application Form page (Click here).

       - Please write a brief of your video clip in the content column.

      - Copy your Youtube link or downloadable video link and paste it in the URL box under Content box.

       - Attach your CV in the attachment column. (MS word or pdf type only)

       - Complete the application by clicking the Submit button.

       - To check your application, please visit Home>E-gen Event>Monthly Event>My Page

         * Application Guide: Please visit this LINK

 

 

• Application Deadline: August 21st, 2019

 

• Application Guide: Please visit this LINK

 

 

 
 
Participants Selection Plan

Country	Local organizer	Participant(s)	Facilitator(s)	Application Channel
Saudi Arabia	Samsung Engineering Saudi Arabia	4	1	TBD
UAE	Samsung Engineering UAE	4	1	TBD
Thailand	Samsung Engineering Thailand	4	1	TBD
Malaysia	Samsung Engineering Malaysia	4	1	TBD
Global*	Samsung Engineering Head Quarter	4	1	www.tunza.eco-generation.org
Korea	Samsung Engineering Head Quarter	20	-	www.e-gen.co.kr
Total	-	40	5

 
※ A total of 40 participants and 5 facilitators will be chosen in total, and out of them, 4 participants and 1 facilitator will be chosen from TUNZA Eco-generation.
※ Selection details are subject to change.
※ Though you are a citizen of closed competition, you can still apply for the worldwide country category.
※ There can be no participant from the country where there are not many qualified candidates.
※ It is important to remember that selection does not guarantee your visa.
※ Detailed schedule may vary depending on each country and overseas office.
※ Trip to South Korea will last for 5 days. In case of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Mexico and UAE, a guardian from Samsung Engineering or a global facilitator shall accompany the winners for the whole trip. All flights and accommodation will be covered with meal allowances also provided. Economy class flight tickets will be offered. Two winners shall share one twin room based on their genders.
※ Parents CANNOT accompany the trip to 2019 Junior Engineering Academy. Chaperones from respective Samsung Engineering Offices or partner organization shall accompany the trip from each country to Korea.
※ HOWEVER, 4 global catergory winners who have no guardian can accompany ONE chaperone under the condition to bear their own flight expenses. Rest of the cost for the worldwide chaperones shall be burden by Samsung Engineering.
※ Please note there is a possibility that the 2019 Junior Engineering Academy can be canceled because of various circumstances. If the Junior Engineering Academy is cancelled, entire trip to South Korea will be cancelled.
 ※ The personal information must be correct. Eco-generation is not responsible for any problem caused by incorrect personal information. If the selected applicant does not respond to Eco-generation's notice e-mail in 5 business days, the selection will be automatically canceled and the opportunity will be given to the next candidate.
※ Only one entry per student is allowed. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
※ Paper and E-mail applications are not accepted.
※ Incomplete applications will not be considered.
※ Late applications will not be considered.
※ Please note that we do not provide accommodations for Korean participants.

 

 

 

 

 

General Timeline

 

July

•      Launching competition details via website

 

 August

•      Closing application system: Aug 21st 2019

•      Short-listing

•      Finalists telephone interview

 

 Early Sept

•      Winners annoucement

 

 Sept & Oct

•      Ticketing, visa issuance

 

 November

•      2019 Junior Engineering Academy
 

 

 

       

2019 Junior Engineering Academy (Draft)
                  

•      Date: November 18th – 22nd 2019
•      Venue: Samsung Engineering, Seoul, South Korea                
•      Hosts: Samsung Engineering                
•      Organizer: Eco-generation                      
•      Eligibility                 

        -  Age: 14~17
        -  Language: An intermediate level of English fluency is required                

 

        

 

 

 

2019 Junior Engineering Academy

November 18 – 22, 2019

Seoul, South Korea

 

  

Time	Day 1 (Arrival)	Day 2 (Samsung GEC)	Day 3 (Samsung GEC)	Day 4 (Seoul tour)	Day 5 (Departure)
9:00 ~ 10:00	Arrival & Check-In	Hotel to GEC	Hotel to GEC	Excursion for cultural experiences	Seoul Tour & Departure
10:00 ~ 11:00		Team-building	Lecture 4 Understanding Energy of the present
11:00 ~ 12:00		Lecture 1 (Keynote) Sustainable development	Lecture 5 Understanding Energy of the Future
12:00 ~ 13:00		Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
13:00 ~ 14:00		Lecture 2 Understanding   Engineering	Lecture 6 Safety Engineering	Excursion for cultural experiences
14:00 ~ 15:00			Group workshop Eco-city Project & Awarding ceremony
		Break
15:00 ~ 16:00		Lecture 3 Water contamination and treatment technology
16:00 ~ 17:00
		Engium tour
17:00 ~ 18:00		GEC to Dinner	GEC to Dinner
18:00 ~ 19:00	Welcome Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner

 

※ This schedule is subject to change.
※ Please note that we do not provide accomodations for Korean participants. Korean participants should arrive at Samsung Global Engineering Center on Nov 19th and Nov 20th.