Deadline: 1 March 2018
The East-West Center is pleased to invite applications for the 2018 – 2019 Asia Pacific Leadership Program.
The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in Asia Pacific and a signature program of the East-West Center. The program links advanced and interdisciplinary analysis of emergent regional issues with experiential leadership learning.
The APLP is a 8 month program with a 4-month residency requirement in Hawai’i. All APLP Fellows live on the East-West Center’s campus in Honolulu from August – December. The residential period in Honolulu involves intensive, experiential training, coursework and living and working within a diverse community.
Focus Areas
Content focuses on three areas
- understanding regional trends;
- leadership development;
- professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree – applicants must have at least a 3-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. College or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Equivalency is determined by the University of Hawai’i.
- At least 5 years of work experience
- A demonstrated commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region, and a deep interest in experiential leadership development training.
- Professional work experience and achievement
- Leadership track record in professional, public, and/or personal realms
- International experience and aptitude, including overseas residence, language skills, intercultural and diversity exposure
- Volunteer and community service experience
- Asia Pacific engagement: evidence of knowledge of the region, as well as a demonstrated commitment to its future prosperity. This might include employment in the region, classes taken at University, languages spoken, memberships and fellowships, specific projects, field studies, and areas of research interest
- Experience of cohort learning, working collaboratively in small teams or in large groups.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications via given website.
For more information, please visit Asia Pacific Leadership Program.