Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future

When and Where:

South Korea & Vietnam: April 9-22, 2017

USA: September 10-26, 2017

Eligibility:

Asia Foundation Development Fellows must: >Have a demonstrable record of high achievement, and must show evidence of outstanding potential for professional advancement, and significant impact in their chosen field; >Have a demonstrable record of experience and accomplishment related to The Asia Foundation’s fields of expertise – governance and law, economic development, women’s empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation; >Have outstanding personal character and integrity; >Be thoughtful, committed, respected and inspirational leaders within their professional fields and within their larger community; >Be under 40 years of age by January 1 of the fellowship year (year following application deadline); >Be conversant in English (TOEFL exam results are not required); >Be available and able to participate in all program components on the program dates specified; and >Be resident nationals or citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste and, Vietnam

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future program provides highly qualified, young professionals from Asia with an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia’s critical development challenges. The year-long professional advancement program draws on The Asia Foundation’s extensive 18-country network and deep expertise working with innovative leaders and communities across the region. The program is designed to be a multifaceted experience, involving intensive learning modules – short courses, conferences, and study tours in Asia and the U.S. – to enhance leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure.

Interested? Find more information here.

Deadline: November 21, 2016