□ Criteria

○ Number of Participants: 20~25

○ Eligibility

  - Be of African nationality, female born before 2005

  - Have experience as a martial arts instructor, practitioner, athlete, or in another relevant role

  - Ability to communicate in English, available to attend the whole programme, interested and enthusiastic in martial arts education and career development

○ Benefits

  - Round trip airfare and accommodation provided (layover expenses not included), administrative support for travel permission such as visa application (fees to be covered individually)

  - Free participation, certificate of participation, cooperation opportunities for best team(s), event gifts

□ How to Apply

○ Complete the application form on ICM’s webpage (www.unescoicm.org), notice board

○ Submit the completed form and a recommendation letter (optional) via email during the application period

  - Send to: kh.lee@unescoicm.org

  ­- Email Title: “[Workshop Applicant] Your name”

  ­- Ensure the application form is attached

○ Application Period: Monday 24th July - Sunday 6th August, 2023 24:00 (KST)

□ Selection of Participants

○ Document screening 

  - Document screening will be conducted based on your application (martial arts experience, English proficiency, recommendation letter, etc.)

  - Age and country may be considered during the selection process

○ Interview

  - Overall evaluation (communication skills, candidate potential, suitability, etc.) 

○ Notification on Selected Participants: Monday 14th August - Friday 18th August, 2023 

 ※ Final participants will be notified via email or phone, those who do not reply or respond to the first notification in 48 hours may be considered not participating

□ Others

○ Personal expenses occurring out of the official event schedule will not be covered by ICM

○ Participants from Korea are expected to arrive and leave workshop venue individually (specific venue and time will be notified on a later date)

○ Participants are advised to apply for travel insurance from local agencies to ensure full reimbursement for accidental expenses during their stay in Korea. ICM will not cover the expenses for those who do not have their own insurance

○ Arrival and departure time may differ per participant depending on flight schedules

○ Foreign participants’ transport to/from the airport on arrival/departure date will be supported

Attached 1. Call for Application

                2. Application Form

                3. Concept Note.  End.