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2 weeks of inspiration, innovation, and changemaking.
Applications Open
Program Date: August 11-24
Applications Due: July 1st, 2024
Free
Open for all youths who are enrolled between grades 7 - 12.
What is the
fellowship?
Over the course for four weeks, our fellows engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes virtual workshops, interactive seminars, and hands-on project development sessions.
The fellowship focuses on nurturing practical skills such as project management, fundraising, digital marketing, and public speaking. All programs are 1:1, and is done by experienced youth entrepreneurs, with the curriculum being highly customizable for each fellow.
The YouthCubed Fellowship then culminates in a capstone project where fellows apply their learned skills to initiate real-world social ventures. This project not only serves as a practical application of the fellowship's teachings but also as a stepping stone for future endeavors in social entrepreneurship.
The YC-K Grant
YouthCubed-Katija Grant
As a joint venture between the Katija Hyoungjoo Neuber Fund and YouthCubed, the YC-K Grant is an exclusive grant opportunity only for YouthCubed participants.
After successful completion of the fellowship, your final Capstone Project report will be evaluated by a joint committee of professionals from both organizations, measuring each project based on amount of foreseeable impact, viability, and other criteria.
Then, selected fellows will receive an amount between 100 - 800 USD for the implementation of their projects.
Types of Grants Available for Fellows:
The YC-K Grant:
800 USD
1 Winner
The YouthCubed Special Award on Exceptional Solutions Towards Social Issues:
400 USD
1 Winner
The Katija Hyoungjoo Neuber Award on Exceptional Solutions Towards Sustainability:
400 USD
1 Winner
The Jaewon Choi Special Commendation:
100 USD
2 Winner
Admissions
The admissions process for the YouthCubed Fellowship is designed to identify highly motivated and capable young individuals who are passionate about social change and entrepreneurship.
Please feel free to contact our team if you need assistance in the application. You can start your application below:
Admissions Process
First Round - Document-Based Evaluation (DBE)
Due July 1st, 2024.
1. Candidate Profile
The candidate profile is included when you apply through our Digital Applications System (DAS). It is a required element of the admissions process, and will ask for basic information, such as your academic and extracurricular achievement, and demographic information.
2. Short Responses (Optional)
The optional short responses is used to evaluate the candidate as a person, and learn the motivations to why they would like to join the fellowship. All questions are optional, but may aid the admissions committee in the understanding of the applicant. The form is included in the Digital Applications System (DAS).
Second Round - Interview Based Evaluation for EBA Candidates
3. Decisions
On early July, candidates will recieve information on their DBE’s evaluation. The results can be the following:
1. Determined Acceptance (DA)
Some candidates are accepted without interviews. These DA candidates are fully accepted to the fellowship. No actions are needed until the start of the fellowship, except for their decisions to enroll in the program or not.
2. Oral Evaluation Based Acceptance (EBA)
EBA candidates are candidates with great potential for admissions, but they will be required to schedule an online interview, and an optional live evaluation exam and final acceptance will be decided by August 1st. Our team will reach out to EBA candidates to schedule their interviews individually by email.
3. Regret
Unfortunately, regret candidates have not been selected for the fellowship. No further actions are needed from their part.
Final Round - Decisions for EBA Candidates and the Wait Pool
4. Decisions
On August 1st, all EBA candidates will receive the final decisions from the admissions committee.
1. Acceptance
Candidates who are accepted from EBA follow the same steps as DA candidates. They will be asked to decide to enroll in the program or not.
2. Waitlist
Waitlisted EBA candidates will need to decide if they would like to be in the wait pool or not. Candidates will be individually contacted by our team if they are selected from the wait pool. The waitpool is not ranked, and remains throughout the duration of the fellowship.
3. Regret
Unfortunately, regret candidates have not been selected for the fellowship. No further actions are needed from their part.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No, there is not.
Q: How much is the fellowship program?
A: The fellowship is free.
Q: How many people is the committee expecting to recruit as fellows?
A: While not certain, we expect to recruit about 20 fellows this year.
Q: Can I submit images, videos, and other supplementary materials?
A: Yes, there will be a section in the applications system for such files. Do not email any material to us, as they will not be considered.
Q: How many participants are selected through DA? Is it possible that everyone will be selected by the DA and the committee willl not move to the EBA candidates?
A: We tend to recruit about half of the fellows through determined acceptance (DA), but if we have finished our recruitment through DA, all EBA candidates will be placed in the waiting pool.
Q: Is it possible to apply again for the fellowship?
A: If you are in the grade range, you are welcome to reapply.
Q: What does the admissions committee look for in a candidate?
A: There is no “ideal candidate” that would allow for a 100% acceptance to the fellowship. Selection to the program is not a formula-based process, and tends to differ a lot. Just be yourself and show interest!
Q: Is it possible to view my application file or ask for feedback?
A: Due to the limited capacity of our committee, we are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates or provide their admissions file.
Q: I do not have a stable internet connection. Can I submit the form on paper?
A: For a paper copy of the form and our mailing address, please email our team.
Q: I require special accommodations to fill out the form. Can I submit the form in alternative manners?
A: For candidates with documented disabilities, they can request paper forms in large text or braille, or complete the application process through an aid of a live assistant through Zoom or phone. Please email us to request such accommodations.
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YouthCubed is a associated organisation of the DMUN Foundation, collectively referred as “The Foundation” here after, (Registered Charity 790-80-02573, Republic of Korea), the umbrella organisation for Discover Model United Nations, Katija Hyoungjoo Neuber Fund, and YouthCubed.
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