The ASEAN Intervarsity Youth Competition 2022 – Youth Engagement Towards SDGs in the ASEAN Community

Prince of Songkla University, together with Universiti Utara, Malaysia, and Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, cordially invites undergraduate students from universities in ASEAN+3 countries to participate in the “ASEAN Intervarsity Youth Competition 2022”. The competition includes a Speech Contest, an ASEAN Quiz, and a Science Inspiration Talk.

The ASEAN Intervarsity Youth Competition, formerly the PSU ASEAN Youth Forum, was organized for the first time in September 2019. The Forum was an initiative of PSU’s president, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub, and is intended to enhance the competitiveness of young people who are likely to guide ASEAN’s future. The enterprise has benefited from much input from the Consul General of Malaysia in Songkhla, HE Mr. Mohammad Afundi Abu Baka, and valuable support from HE Mr. Fachry Sulaiman, Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla. Past activities have included a speech contest, an ASEAN quiz, and project development.

Southeast Asian nations are committed to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Unfortunately, progress has been somewhat slow, caused by a lack of community awareness. The ASEAN Intervarsity Youth Competition 2022, “Youth Engagement Towards SDGs in the ASEAN Community”, will address this issue by providing a platform for students to be ASEAN citizens, allowing them to present innovative ideas related to the challenges offered by SDGs via a speech contest.

Undergraduate students from ASEAN + 3 universities are encouraged to participate, and this year we are extending our invitation to join the ASEAN Quiz to pre-University students. The winners will receive awards and prizes worth up to 10,000 Baht.

Expected outcomes:

  • New ideas pertaining to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the ASEAN community.
  • To give our youth a greater understanding of ASEAN and its impact on our people.
  • To further enhance our collaboration networks.

Time:

April-October 2022.

Important Dates

  • Speech Contest:

    15-31 July 2022 Registration and submission of video clips
    10 August 2022 Announcement of the Speech Contest finalists
    16-19 September 2022 Final round onsite at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai

    More info click here

  • ASEAN Quiz (both levels):

    15-31 July 2022  Registration
    3 August 2022  Announcement of the eligible contestants
    8 August 2022  First round (carried out online)
    10 August 2022  Announcement of the ASEAN Quiz finalists
    16-19 September 2022  Final round onsite at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Ya

    More info click here

  • Science Inspiration Talk

    15-31 July 2022  Registration and submission of video clips
    10 August 2022  Announcement of the Science Inspiration Talk finalists
    16-19 September 2022  Final round onsite at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai

    More info click here

 

  • Required Documents
    1. Official Academic Transcript
    2. Registration form
    3. Study Plan for the Exchange Semester
    4. Certificate of English Proficiency
    5. Passport-size photo (3 x 4 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
    6. Colored Copy of Passport
    7. Motivation Letter
    8. Curriculum Vitae
    9. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
    10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
    11. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (*addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs)

    Application Procedure

    1. Submit the documents mentioned above to UGM International Exposure Application Form:http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than July 17th, 2022 for internal review.
    2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
    3. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will send your official nomination to Kyoto University and you may proceed to the online application for host-university selection.
    4. The FINAL decision from Prince of Sonkla University