Deadline: 12 May 2019
U.S Embassy & Consulate is seeking applications for its Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship in Thailand.
Theme
- Civic Engagement
- Environmental Issues and Natural Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is a public diplomacy program designed to advance regional strategic goals, break down barriers that separate the next generation of leaders in ASEAN, and link emerging ASEAN leaders to the United States.
YSEALI Academic Fellowships are intensive short term academic institutes whose purpose is to provide groups of young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, and a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.
Eligibility Criteria
- Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application, although exceptional applicants over 25 can be considered if they meet all other eligibility requirements.
- A citizen of Thailand.
- A resident of Thailand.
- A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Their fields of study will be varied, and may include the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, business, and other professional fields.
Selection Criteria
Successful applicants should:
- Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, or Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community.
- Demonstrate a commitment or interest in community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
- Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and ASEAN as a region.
- Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour.
- Have a commitment to return to their home country to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the ASEAN region.
- Preferably have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Thailand
For more information, please visit https://th.usembassy.gov/call-for-applications-fall-2019-yseali-academic-fellowship/