WHO CAN QUALIFY FOR THE GOLDEN YOUTH AWARD?
- Bhutanese National from class X (The academic year 2021 & 2022)
- Outstanding qualities who have made tremendous contributions in various areas in school, community, or society at large.
General Selection Criteria
1) Academic achievements (40%) (Average of Classes 7, 8 & 9):
NOTE: Qualities, contributions and Achievements (can be filled in by either the student or the reference): please attach certificates and other evident documents.
| # | Criteria | Score/Grading Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 60-69% | High of 10 |
| 2. | 70-79 % | High of 20 |
| 3. | 80-89% | High of 30 |
| 4. | 90-99% | High of 40 |
| Grand Total | 40 | |
2) Extra Co-Curricular Activities and Recognition (35%) :
In general, the student who have been selected should be good character and possess good leadership quality (Please attach supporting documents).
| # | Sport | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | International | 5 |
| 2. | Dzongkhag | 3 |
| 3. | School | 2 |
3) Recognition / Award/ Accreditation (25%) :
| # | Item | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Member of any networks / associations/ volunteer networks | 5 |
| 2. | Personal initiatives that have been recognized / Received Award / accredited) | 20 |
GK & IQ EXAM OVERVIEW
The 2021 Golden Youth Award GK/IQ Exam will have 50 multiple-choice questions (A.B.C.D. choices only) in the following topical areas:
- 15 Questions on Bhutanese History
- 15 Questions on Quantitative Reasoning and Logic
- 20 Questions on General Knowledge
TALENT
The participants can perform any one talent they have (eg. Singing, Acting, Dancing, Drama, Art, etc). Participants are requested to bring their own props. Participants will be given three minutes to perform on the stage.
| # | Criteria | Score/Grading Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Originality | High of 20 |
| 2. | Creativity | High of 20 |
| 3. | Spontaneity | High of 20 |
| 4. | Versatility | High of 20 |
| 5. | Entertainment value | High of 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 | |
DZONGKHAG GOLDEN YOUTH AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
- Dzongda, Chairperson for GYA Dzongkhag Selection Committee
- DEO/ADEO
- TEO (Thimphu, Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrupjongkhar)
- Chairperson DYT (Community Representative)
- Dzongkhag Planning Officer
- YDF-Young Volunteers In Action Dzongkhag Coordinator, Observer
FOCUS AREAS OF GOLDEN YOUTH AWARD
- Literary (Comprehension writing in English & Dzongkha)
- GK & IQ
- Talents
SELECTION PROCESS FOR 14th & 15th GYA
School Level
Announce GYA and get the students to apply online
The final list of GYA nominees from the school are submitted to the Dzongkhag GYA Selection
Committee.
Dzongkhag Level
Facilitate the selection of final Dzongkhag GYA nominees from the nominees shared by the schools for the 14th & 15th GYA based on the criteria provided by the YDF.
Share the final list of Dzongkhag GYA nominees (14th GYA, 4 nominees & 15th GYA 4 nominees).
National Level
The final selection of GYA Dzongkhag nominees (1 GYA nominee for 14th & 1 nominee for 15th GYA) from respective Dzongkhags will be done by National Golden Youth Award Organizing Committee.
The 40 (20 GYA winners from 14th GYA & 20 GYA winners from 15th GYA) will attend the GYA Camp in Thimphu (August)
The final winners (2 winners and 6 GYA runners-up) will be declared by YDF during the closing program at YDF on 24th August 2022.