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BTS member Jimin once again proved that he is not only a world music phenomenon but also a socially aware philanthropist. The artist recently donated 100 million KRW (around Rs 65 lakh or 75,000 USD) to the Jeonbuk Provincial Office of Education and this money will be invested in the education welfare of the kids there.

On September 25th, Jeonbuk education office confirmed to Dispatch that Jimin's representatives first notified them of his will in July. Actively, the process of donation began by Jimin's father with a call to the provincial office and afterwards verification of the transfer of the funds into the Love Scholarship Foundation.

The donation will be used to issue scholarships to elementary, middle, high, and special school students in North Jeolla Province. The scholarships will be issued to talented children as well as needy children, thereby making the education accessible and encouraging to all the children.

This is not a solo effort. Since 2019, Jimin has been actively donating to educational offices in South Korea. He has already donated 100 million KRW to Busan, Jeonnam, Gangwon, Chungbuk, and Gyeongnam education offices. Including Jeonbuk, this is his sixth mega donation to provincial education offices.

Apart from education, Jimin has also donated to other causes. He donated over 100 million KRW to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation and became its sole Green Noble Club of high-value donors. He also donated to the Army's Patriotism and Comradeship Fund, and donated to help after the Turkey-Syria earthquake.

Jimin's gesture of charity is reflective of a larger culture of BTS. Other members too have given donations to causes and charities that they are passionate about, cementing their position as idols who not only shape the music landscape but through positive social work as well.

Do you happen to be a good citizen of your country and want to create a positive contribution to your community? You can give back and make a contribution. Applications for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2026 have opened. The Leadership program is looking for a group of people who are doing something positive towards the challenge of sustainability. This is a fully funded exchange program in the USA with a 1-week trip to Hurricane Island, United States. The organizers will cover all costs associated with the 1-week trip to the U.S.

Details About the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2026 in the USA

Host Country: USA

Location: Hurricane Island

Traveling Dates: July 2026

Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 31st December 2025

Financial Benefits

The UPG will cover:

Accommodation

Subsistence

Local Transportation

International travel (Round-trip flight from participant's hometown to the United States).

Components of the UPG Leadership Program

Emphasis: The United People Group (UPG) is a global group with the emphasis on solving issues for that matter to help solve the problems of sustainability. It is a movement that inspires all other citizens to become constructive actors in their community.

Training and Certification: 500 Participants will be selected for the intensive online training and will be certified UPG Sustainability Leaders after completion.

Free Trip to the United States: Selected Participants from the online training will be offered a fully sponsored one-week immersion to the USA

Eligibility Criteria

Age of the participant should be between 18-35 years.

Candidates must be creative and innovative thinkers.

Participants of any nationality can apply.

Both males and females can apply.

All applicants should have a very good understanding of the English language.

UPG Application Requirements

You must upload the following on your online application:

Your Picture.

Record a maximum of 2-minute video of yourself answering the question in the application form or talking about yourself to show your English ability.

Upload the video by embedding it in the application.

The Global Peace Summit 2026 in Paris, France is now accepting Applications. It's not just a Summit. It would be a fully funded Forum where global leaders will be invited. The Summit would be held in Paris between January 28th and 31st, 2026. The program will run for 4 Days. No need to provide IELTS and TOEFL for this summit. One of the best is that you will be possessing a Schengen Visa, under which you can visit any other European Union country as well. Also, the GPS Paris will consist of fully sponsored seats with Return Airfare, Accommodation, Food, Schengen Visa Support, Awards & Certifications.

Global Peace Summit 2026 Paris Details

Host Country: France

Location: Paris

Duration: 4 Days

Date: 28th Jan – 31st Jan, 2026

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 25th Oct 2025

Number of Seats

Total: 200

Fully Funded: 20

Partially Funded: 55

Self Funded: 120

Social media Campaigners: 5

Financial Benefits

Fully Funded Scholarship Covers: Air-Ticket (Amount of designated reimbursement), Accommodation, Peace Passport, Certificate, Meals (Breakfast and Lunch), Conference Kit, Cultural Evening Ceremony, Celebration Party. Apply from here.

Partially Funded Scholarship Covers: Accommodation, Peace Passport, Certificate, Meals (Breakfast and Lunch), Conference Kit, Cultural Evening Ceremony, Celebration Party.

Self-Funded Seats: They may purchase a delegate package and will be eligible for the same favors, i.e., a Certificate, an Invitation Letter, a Peace Passport, a Conference Kit, a Cultural Evening Ceremony, and a Celebration Party.

Benefit of Self-Funded

One of the largest advantages of the Self-Funded Category is Direct Selection without having to undergo a Selection Process. You will be issued an Invitation Letter by the Global Peace Chain by which you can apply for the French Schengen Visa. Apply here.

Summit Topics

Youth as Peace Architects: From Protest to Policy.

Diplomacy in an Age of Conflict: Can Soft Power Still Deliver Peace?

Peace in the Age of Displacement: Conflict, Refugees, and Human Dignity.

France and the Future of Global Peace: Diplomacy, Development, and Dialogue in a Multipolar World.

Eligibility Criteria

You are open to all nationalities: You can apply regardless of where you come from.

Age requirement: You must be 18-45 years old.

Qualities: You must be a responsible, committed, and energetic young leader.

Interest: You should be interested in social entrepreneurship and willing to work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Experience: You should be studying education or social work.

Language proficiency: You do not need IELTS test scores or TOEFL.

Paris weather in January

Paris has cold winter weather in January with 2°C to 7°C temperatures.

IRENA has recently opened application for the 8th IRENA Youth Forum 2026, to be organized in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 8th to 10th January 2026. The special completely sponsored event will be blessed by young leaders, innovators, and game-changers to share ideas and solutions to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

Best Highlights of IRENA Youth Forum 2026

Hosting Nation: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

City: Abu Dhabi

Duration: 8–10 January 2026

Benefits: Fully Sponsored (travel, food, and accommodation)

Application Last Date: 30 September 2025

Delegate: 35 youth representatives to be chosen

Refundable Application Fee: Not required

What is the IRENA Youth Forum?

The forum is an interactive discussion and co-operation platform on which young women and men can engage directly with:

International thought leaders

Government officials

IRENA specialists

Industry specialists

The young ones will participate in workshops, senior plenaries, youth circles, debate, roundtables, and bilateral meetings. The program intends to empower the young ones with the power to initiate new things, connect, and shape the world's renewable energy agenda.

Benefits to the Selected Participants

The winners will be sponsored with the following:

Round-trip economy air travel

Accommodation in Abu Dhabi

Local transport and food

Eligibility Criteria

It is open to young ones of all nationalities.

The applicant should be between 16 and 35 years of age.

No IELTS or English language test is required.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and developing countries are accorded special treatment.

Application Process

Eligible interested youths can submit their applications by 30th September 2025. Selection will be on the basis of interested youth having a keen interest in sustainable solutions, innovation, and renewable energy.

Considering once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young leaders with only 35 international participants invited, IRENA Youth Forum 2026 would be a privileged platform for them to contribute directly to the realization of the clean energy future.

Call for Applications—Hansen Summer Exchange Program in the USA. The Hansen Leadership Institute 2026 is a Fully Funded 3-week summer exchange opportunity for all international students and U.S. Citizens at the University of San Diego, California. IELTS is not needed. Hansen Summer Institute will cover all the Expenses. No application fee. As the name indicates, it is a leadership program. Your educational background does not make a difference. Demonstrate your leadership qualities and thoughts, and connect them with the aim of the program. The Vision of the HLI is to establish a Peaceful world through International Cooperation. This program will be based on Internal Cooperation, leadership skills development, and how to build a Peaceful world. Candidates in any area of study of interest can apply for the Hansen Leadership Institute.

Information About Hansen Leadership Institute 2026 (USA)

Host Country: United States

Location: University of San Diego, California

Duration: July 1-22, 2026

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Deadline:

15th January 2026 (For International)

March 15, 2026 (For U.S. Citizens)

Hansen Leadership Institute Financial Benefits

The Fred J. Hansen Foundation funds the Hansen Summer Institute. The program includes:

International Airfare Tickets

Room and Board

All Program Expenses, including Local Tours

Paid U.S. Visa Fee.

The Hansen Leadership program is a combination of classroom teaching, practical workshops, and fieldtrips.

Students are taught about a range of leadership subjects, such as conflict resolution, mediation, intercultural dialogue and management, social entrepreneurship, and public speaking.

Eligibility Requirements for Overseas Applicants (NON-US)

Undergraduate students with two years of higher education.

Master student with professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development, and allied fields.

Students should be between 20 and 25 years of age at the program commencement.

Demonstrate your leadership activities.

GPA is not included in the selection process.

Letter of Recommendation from Academic Advisor.

Possess a valid international passport.

Preference shall be given to candidates who have never traveled to the United States.

Eligibility Criteria for U.S. Students

Any student of any university of the United States.

Undergraduate with 2 years of college/university education.

Graduate student having professional interest in international relations, diplomacy, international economic development, or related areas.

Students should be between the ages of 20 and 25 at the beginning of the program.

Selection and Result

The selection panel will begin to review international student applications during February, and all applicants will receive results by email in mid to late March.

For many aspiring scholars, the United States has long been a symbol of academic opportunity. President Donald Trump's travel ban, however, proclaimed last year, has closed doors for thousands of foreign students from nearly 19 countries. The policies have particularly pinched students from Iran, Myanmar, and Afghanistan, where education is already weak.

One of them, 21-year-old Afghan student Bahara Saghari, told the Associated Press that she had dreamed of studying business administration at one of Illinois's liberal arts schools. She studied for years in preparation to take English tests and was accepted but prevented from enrolling. "You think finally you're going to your dream, and then something came up and like, everything's just gone," she said.

Students Left High and Dry by Travel Restrictions

Over 5,700 student visas were awarded last year to students from the nations, and Iran and Myanmar accounted for more than half of them, the US State Department reported. Those pipelines have since been severed. Some students, such as 17-year-old Iranian chemistry major Pouya Karami, had to delay entry. Others, such as Myanmar's "Gu Gu," had their offers withdrawn after visa appointment cancellations. Those families who had been working for decades to earn enough money to take their children abroad are now stuck.

Foreign students have enriched America's institutions with innovation and intercultural sensitivity for decades. Detractors argue delayed or missed opportunities threaten not just individual futures but also the country's global standing. "You lose this naively optimistic vision of the world," said Amir, an Iranian scholar who lost his position at the University of Pennsylvania. "Maybe people don't want you there. That's a pretty hard thing to accept."

Whatever the measure, short-term suspension or long-term policy, the disruption is evident: education has been made collateral in geopolitical conflicts. 

National Security vs. Academic Freedom

The Trump policy is defended by the administration as a safeguard against "deficient" screening processes in certain nations, citing high numbers of visa overstay and security threats. While green card recipients, dual nationals, and some exceptions are exempted, the limit has introduced vulnerabilities to American campuses. University officials warn of the ripple effect on research, diversity, and knowledge exchange.