The Sino-Japan Youth Conference Committee will be recruiting participants for Conference 2010 with the following criteria:

1. Available Positions

15 Chinese participants (including those from mainland China and Hong Kong)

15 Japanese participants

2. Program Duration

7 days from August 3~August 9, 2010 including arrival and departure

3. Requirements

Chinese (including those from mainland China and Hong Kong), Japanese, and foreigners who possess permanent residence in Japan or mainland China and Hong Kong who will be enrolled in junior high school, senior high school, professional high school, or any equivalent institutions at the time of August 2010 are eligible to apply.

4. Procedure

Applicants should submit the form below to the Committee with the approval of their guardians.

Application Form in Simplified Chinese
Application Form in Traditional Chinese
Application Form in Japanese

*For those who are in need of financial aid for individual expenses, please inform us separately. Those who demonstrate financial need will be considered for financial assistance.

Please print it onto an A4 sized sheet, and send it in by FAX, postal service, or email.

FAX : (+852) 2643 4088

Address: Sino-Japan Youth Conference Committee

Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong

10 Lok Wo Sha Lane, Sai Sha Road , Shatin, N.T., HONG KONG

Email : contact@sinojapanyouthconference.org

5. Deadline for Applications (must be postmarked by this date)

For Chinese applications: March 8, 2010

For Japanese applications:Friday, April 23, 2010

6. Selection Process

At least 3 members of the Committee will examine the application form and make an evaluation based on current extracurriculars and the essays. In case of excess applicants, we may conduct telephone interviews. Details will be notified at a later date.

Evaluation results will be sent by postal service and email in late May 2010.

7. Expenses

1) Expenses covered by the Sino-Japan Youth Conference Committee:

The Committee will provide accommodations and cover food expenses and various activity fees.

2) Individual Expenses:

  • round trip travel airfare between Hong Kong and your respective homes
  • personal expenses
  • traveler’s insurance fee

8. Dealing of Personal Information

1) Any personal information provided will be used solely for the purpose of the selection process for the Sino-Japan Youth Conference.

2) You have the right to request access to and correction of personal data as stated in this form in accordance with Section 18 and 22 and Principle 6 of Schedule 1 to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in Hong Kong.

9. Contact

Please contact us for any further inquiries.

1) Email

Email address: contact@sinojapanyouthconference.org

We accept emails in any of the following languages; English, Japanese, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

2) Fax

(+852) 2643-4088

Please specify “Attn: Sino-Japan Youth Conference Committee” on the letter, since the number is for all contacts to UWC of Hong Kong. Please permit some time for a response on weekends and holidays.