The Center for Global Social Responsibility at Seoul National University (SNU) is committed to fulfilling the university’s social responsibilities and nurturing future leaders with both excellence and a spirit of contribution. As part of this mission, we are recruiting student members for the 2025 Global SNU Contribution Corps – Summer Session, which will be dispatched to Nepal, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and Peru for international social contribution activities.
1. Application Period
April 24 (Thu) – May 6 (Tue), 2025
2. Destination Countries
Nepal, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Peru
3. Eligibility
① Student Members: Undergraduate and graduate students at SNU interested in international social contribution
※ Students on a leave of absence are eligible but must be able to participate in all scheduled activities.
② Advisory Members: SNU members (Master’s level or higher) or alumni holding a Master’s degree or above, OR alumni with at least three years of relevant professional experience
③ Media Staff: Undergraduate and graduate students at SNU capable of producing a short video (approx. 3 min) and a longer documentary (approx. 10 min), as well as a photobook
④ Alumni Members (Nepal only): SNU alumni currently working in healthcare-related fields or holding relevant professional licenses
⑤ Administrative Support Staff (Indonesia only): SNU graduate students available to provide administrative support during overseas dispatch
4. General Requirements (for all applicants)
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In good physical and mental health, with no disqualifying factors for international travel (see country-specific details)
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Able to attend all scheduled meetings and sessions (refer to country-specific announcements for details)
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Passionate and willing to fully engage in all program activities
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Open-minded, flexible, and adaptable to new environments and cultures
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Committed to continuing social contribution and volunteer activities after the program
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Interested in international development cooperation and local community service
5. Number of Participants: To be determined (00 slots)
6. Participation Fee
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Nepal, Uzbekistan, Indonesia: KRW 800,000
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Peru: KRW 1,200,000
7. Country-Specific Activities (Overview)
Nepal: “SNU Contribution Corps with Alumni”
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In cooperation with Kathmandu University medical students and SNU alumni, provide arts, physical education, and cultural activities for students (elementary to high school) in underprivileged schools near Kathmandu
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Conduct health and hygiene education and physical development assessments for students
Uzbekistan
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Collaborate with local universities in Samarkand to carry out educational programs for children in local kindergartens
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Hold seminars with early childhood education professionals
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Offer cultural and educational activities (e.g., arts, physical education, Korean history) and one-day volunteering events for ethnic Koreans
Indonesia (with Samick Musical Instruments)
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Work with Mataram University to support out-of-school and unemployed youth in Lombok through Korean language and computer skills training
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Help establish local systems for employment and entrepreneurship capacity building
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Conduct a closing ceremony for program participants
Peru
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Collaborate with the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru to deliver border-respect education, nutrition and hygiene lessons, a health fair, a public health campaign, and cultural sharing activities in educationally marginalized communities near Lima
※ Please note: Based on domestic or international circumstances, destination countries, schedules, and activities may be subject to change at the discretion of the program director.
※ For detailed country-specific information, please refer to the recruitment notices on the SNU Global Social Responsibility website.
8. How to Apply (Online Applications)
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Student Members (All Countries): https://forms.gle/fEh2dA7FhK7Vj6DN7
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Advisory Members (All Countries): https://forms.gle/mYoYVLrqg2842JzL7
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Media Staff (All Countries): https://forms.gle/dEm8zhqjhkKn68ZZ6
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Alumni Members (Nepal only): Apply via the SNU Alumni Association website
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Administrative Support Staff: Details to be announced
9. Contact
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Phone: 02-880-2994 / 2999
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Office: Center for Global Development Cooperation, SNU Center for Global Social Responsibility (Bldg. 153, Room 207)
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Office Hours: Weekdays (Mon–Fri), 09:00–18:00 (Lunch break: 12:00–13:00)