2012 Prize Contest for “My Life in Korea”

Contest Details:

1. Applicants: Filipina married immigrants residing in Korea. (Divorcees or Separated are also qualified to apply for the contest.

2. Length of Essay: less than 3 pages in A4-sizes paper.

3. Essays must have the following themes:

a. My Experiences on Korean Culture
(culture Shock, culture conflict, etc.)
b. My Economic Self-reliance (Independence) in Korea
(employment, entrepreneurial activities, etc.)

c. My Child Rearing Story in Korea
(child rearing, child education, etc.)

d. My Traveling Story in Korea

4. Language: Applicant’s native language (ex. Filipino / Tagalog)

5. Submission Period: 14 May to 13 July 2012

6. All essays must be submitted via the following email address:

asianfem@sm.ac.kr

Applicants must write their native country, name, phone number and address alongside their essay.

7. Winners will be announced on 31 October 2012.

8. Prizes:
1 Grand Prize – 3,000,000 won
2 Gold Prizes – 1,000,000 won each
5 Silver Prizes- 700,000 won each
10 Bronze Prizes- 500,000 won each
15 Honorable Mentions- 300,000 won each

For further information please call (02) 710-9198 or 710-9177 or visit http://asianfem.sookmyung.ac.kr