Date: September 16 - October 16, 2015
Country: U.S
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Dear YSEALI Members,
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Winter 2016 YSEALI Academic Fellows Program!
This is a great opportunity for young leaders in Indonesia to join others in ASEAN countries who are interested in Civic Engagement or Economic Development and Social Entrepreneurship to participate in a fully-funded five-week academic fellowship in the United States.
There will be four institutes – two on Civic Engagement and two on Economic Development and Social Entrepreneurship – taking place between the months of February and April in 2016.
Young leaders between the age 18-25 who are YSEALI members that are current undergraduate or graduate students or recently graduated are encouraged to apply by October 16th at 4:00 pm WIB.
Best Regards,
YSEALI Team
YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative)
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Jakarta
“Young people like you have to be the ones who lead us forward.” – U.S. President Barack Obama
Saya akan memaparkan sedikit tentang beberapa general informationnya:
What is it?
Since Spring 2015, Indonesian YSEALI Academic Fellows have joined fellows from other ASEAN countries to take part in academic institutes in one of three core YSEALI themes:
- Civic engagement
- Environment and natural resources management
- Entrepreneurship and economic development
The 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.
Technical Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application;
- A citizen of one of the following countries: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam;
- A resident of one of the following countries: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam;
- A full-time undergraduate student or graduated in the past four years from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning;
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; and
- Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa (A J-1 visa is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. As part of the J-1 visa, you are required to adhere to a two-year Foreign Residency Requirement. This means you will be required to reside in your home country for a period of two years before taking part in a similar program).
How do I apply?
The program application for the Winter 2015 YSEALI Academic Fellows Program will open from September 16 - October 16. Applicants are limited to applying to only one exchange listed below.
- The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement will provide Fellows with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups. The Institute will define civic engagement, examine its development in the U.S., and explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism.The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development will provide Fellows with an overview of entrepreneurial approaches that are employed to address social issues. The Institute will review the development, history, challenges, and successes of social enterprises and community leaders, in the United States and globally.The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement will provide Fellows with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups. The Institute will define civic engagement, examine its development in the U.S., and explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism.
- The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development will provide Fellows with an overview of entrepreneurial approaches that are employed to address social issues. The Institute will review the development, history, challenges, and successes of social enterprises and community leaders, in the United States and globally.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community;
- Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in one of the YSEALI themes;
- 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; and
- Preferably have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.
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atau visit official website: Here
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Lebih bijaknya, silahkan tanya sebanyak-banyaknya ke Panitianya, ya?
Contact: YSEALIjkt@state.gov
Salam sukses dari Sahabat Pursuing Scholarship
Sukrisno-Nino
