YSEALI Professional Fellows 30/03/2018

The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program gives participants ages 25-35 the opportunity to spend five weeks in the United States, including four weeks working directly with American counterparts in individually tailored work placements with non-profit organizations, state and local government, and private-sector offices across the country.  During these placements, Fellows build their practical expertise, leadership skills, and professional networks.  Following are the Professional Fellows exchange opportunities (applicants may apply to only one exchange):

• Economic Empowerment: An exchange focused on economic empowerment for young professional leaders from all 10 ASEAN member states.

• Environmental Sustainability: An exchange focused on the field of environmental sustainability for young professional leaders from all 10 ASEAN member states.

• Governance and Society: An exchange focused on municipal legislative process and governance for young local government leaders from all 10 ASEAN states.

• Civic Engagement: An exchange focused on enhancing leadership and professional skills in civic engagement while building sustainable partnerships from 5 of the 10 ASEAN member states (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam).

Deadline:

30 March 2018

Who is eligible to apply?

Young professionals from all 10 ASEAN countries who are leading change and innovation in civil society, the public sector, or the private sector.

Applicants must be:

• Be community leaders, ages 25-35, currently employed and with at least two years of professional experience at the time of application;

• Have a track record of making an impact in their community, institution or company;

• Be proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application;

• Be a citizen of, and currently residing in, one of the ten ASEAN member nations (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).

How to Apply?

Go to the following links for each themes:

• Economic Empowerment

• Governance and Society

• Civic Engagement

Official Link:

YSEALI Professional Fellows.

Program Fees:

Fully Funded.