Tuesday, March 5, 2019

46th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) 2019


Bringing together more than 300 youths from Southeast Asia and Japan, the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) provides youths with the unique opportunity to live together on board the Nippon Maru Ship for over 50 days. SSEAYP is an annual programme sponsored by the Japanese Government and supported by the member states of ASEAN. The National Youth Council (NYC), Organised by the Cabinet Office of Japan and supported by the governments of Southeast Asia, SSEAYP has benefited over 1,000 Singaporean youths since 1974. Through SSEAYP, participating youths have the opportunity for international exposure and leadership development as they play a significant role as youth ambassadors for Singapore. The National Youth Council (NYC), Singapore's national co-ordinating body for youth affairs, oversees the programme.

The journey promises participants with vibrant discussions on social & youth matters and eye-opening cultural exchanges. At each port of call, participants can look forward to interacting with the local youths, pay courtesy calls on dignitaries, visit local institutions and experience a unique home stay programme.
Taking place from 23 October to 13 December 2019*, this year’s SSEAYP will visit four of the ten ASEAN Member States (Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar) and Japan. The journey promises participants with vibrant discussions on social & youth matters and eye-opening cultural exchanges. At each port of call, participants can look forward to interacting with the local youths, pay courtesy calls on dignitaries, visit local institutions and experience a unique home stay programme.

Note: Every countries has a different recruitment process. Please Lookup the program from your country/
 
Requirement (Philiphines):
  • Filipino citizen
  • Must have a strong background and knowledge in Philippines, ASEAN and Japan History, geography, culture, and government
  • Physically and mentally fit for travel
  • Willing to commit for 3 months for the pre-departure training and program proper
  • Must have a passport valid until June 25, 2020 and beyond

Requirement (Singapore):
  • The nominee(s) should be a Singapore citizen between 18 to 30 years old, as of 1 January 2019.
  • The nominee (s) should possess a commendable track record of active youth, community or
    public service and be outstanding youth(s) capable of assuming an ambassadorial role for Singapore
  • The nominee (s) should possess a keen interest in cultural exchange and new friendships
    with youths from Southeast Asia and Japan
  • Upon selection, the Participating Youth must be able to commit to 3 months training prior to
    the start of the programme. 
For Indonesian, Please visit HERE

How to Apply:
Download the application forms here
(Filipino):
46th SSEAYP Application Form_Participating Youth
46th SSEAYP Application Form_National Leader

(Singapore) :
visit HERE 

Deadline:
30 March 2019

Source:
Click Here (Philipines)
Click Here (Singapore)
Click Here (Indonesia)