An award of up to $5,000 will be made available to each of the selected Asia Foundation Development Fellows.
This cash award will allow each Fellow the opportunity to design and shape individualized plans to further their leadership skills and relevant professional experience in areas of particular importance to their career growth and potential.
Each Fellow will be asked to develop a personalized, year-long work plan that may involve specialized training programs or short courses, language study, travel to attend key regional forums or workshops, or engagement in a series of other enrichment activities to further their leadership and professional capabilities.
Eligibilities
Asia Foundation Development Fellows must:
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;
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, 2020;
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;
Eligible Regions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Application Process
The application period starts in the fall of each year. A selection committee, comprised of distinguished specialists, then makes their final decision at the end of the year.
Apply online through the given link.
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Application Deadline: October 8, 2019 (41 Days Remaining)
