EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY – SOUTH KOREA

CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE 12^th & 13^th EGEP

 Ewha Global Empowerment Program

Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea

Application Submission: March 20 ~ April 9, 2017

To further meet the varied needs of participants, EGEP offers two types of program in terms of theme and qualification for application:

The 12^th EGEP targets women activists with minimum two years of work experience in non-governmental public sectors in Asia and Africa and aims at expanded knowledge and understanding of feminist theories and issues in various social contexts.

The 13^th EGEP features in-depth explorations on sexuality, women’s body and violence and targets women activists with minimum five years of work experience in non-governmental public sectors in Asia and Africa.

Program Goals   On completing this program, participants will have:

improved their theoretical knowledge and practical capacities from a gender perspective;

broadened their understanding of women’s lives, women’s issues, and women’s rights in Asian and African contexts; and

strengthened their feminist leadership capacities to build women’s solidarity and cooperation in local, national, and transnational contexts.

Programs   While a more specific EGEP curriculum will be provided separately, the following are the major activities that participants may expect from the program:

Lecture Seminars

Workshop

Study Tours

Action Plans

Social Hours

Group Talk

Number of Participants   20~25 for every term of EGEP

Selection Criteria   The selection committee will evaluate the applicants based on the following criteria:

field experience                                                         25%

expertise in women’s issues                          25%

potential as next generation of women leaders        25%

contribution to the community                                 25%

Application Requirements   All forms are downloadable at http://egep.ewha.ac.kr.

Application Form (online only)

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Purpose

Essay

Letter of Recommendation

Selection Requirements   These requirements are only for those who have been notified as selected EGEP participants.

5-page paper

Language   English is the official language of the EGEP.

Funding   Ewha Womans University provides the funding to cover fees for the tuition, dormitory, and a two-week allowance for all the participants. Funds for airfare will be awarded only to the participants from ODA beneficiary countries. Please note that any other expenses (except those mentioned ahead) should be borne by the selected participants themselves.

Contact Us     For more information, please visit the website of the organizing institution, Asian Center for Women’s Studies, at http://acws.ewha.ac.kr/eng/ contact us via email at egep@ewha.ac.kr.