UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 Fellowship | Fully Funded South Korea

The UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 in South Korea is a fully funded 9-day program from July 13 to 21 2026. It brings 30 young people from around the world to learn how community youth and education can protect World Heritage sites. You get return airfare, accommodation, meals, visa fees and local transport paid. The theme is World Heritage Communities and Education Empowering Youth as Agents of Change. Applications are open now and close on 15 March 2026.

South Korea Fellowship Program Overview

What is the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026?

This forum is run by Korea Heritage Service and Korean National Commission for UNESCO. It helps young people understand how to protect famous natural and cultural sites. You meet experts, activists and site managers. You visit World Heritage places in Korea to see real examples. The program mixes talks, workshops, group work and field trips. You build an Action Project to do back home. It is free so anyone with passion can join. Also see the Bseisu – University of Glasgow Scholarship 2026 in UK (Fully Funded).

Fellowship Benefits

You pay nothing for the program.

• Return airfare to South Korea.
• Free accommodation during the stay.
• Meals covered.
• Visa fees paid.
• Local transport in Korea.
• Learn from global experts.
• Visit World Heritage sites.
• Join a network of young leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be 23 to 32 years old (born 1994 to 2003).
• You should work in teaching, site management, research, NGO or community heritage projects.
• You need experience in World Heritage activities.
• You must care about youth communities and education in heritage protection.
• You can be from any country.
• You need good English to join talks.

Also See: Canadian University of Alberta Scholarships 2026

Required Documents

You need these papers.

• Application form online.
• CV with your work and experience.
• Motivation letter about why you want this.
• Proof of age (passport copy).
• Evidence of your heritage work.
• Reference if asked.

How to Apply?

1. Go to the official website (link given below).
2. Read all rules.
3. Fill the online application form.
4. Upload your papers.
5. Submit before deadline.
6. They review and pick 30 people.
7. Winners get told and plan travel.

Scholarship Dates / Deadline

• Applications are open now.
• Deadline is 15 March 2026.
• Program runs July 13 to 21 2026.

Official Link

UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum