International Award for Young People Korea (Duke of Edinburgh's International Award)
한국청소년활동진흥원 (Korea Youth Work Agency, KYWA) - 국제청소년성취포상제 국가운영기관 · South Korea
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KYWA runs the Korean edition of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, a self-paced programme in which 14-24 year olds set goals in service, skills, physical recreation and an adventurous journey to earn Bronze, Silver or Gold awards. Enrolment is year-round through local Award centres.
Grade
9–12
Age
Not published
Details under Eligibility
Residence
South Korea
Entry
Open application
Founded in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh and run in about 130 countries, the Award is an internationally recognised self-development programme. In Korea participants choose activities in service, skills (self-development), physical recreation, adventurous journey and, at Gold, a residential project. Completers receive certificates from the International Award Foundation and the KYWA chair, and outstanding participants can receive minister's awards.