Indonesian YSEALI Academic Fellows 2016
Deadline : October 10, 2016
Contact : YSEALIjkt@state.gov
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.
These five-week institutes,
held on the campus of a U.S. university or college, include an academic
residency, leadership development, an educational study tour, local community
service activities, and opportunities to engage with American peers. Each
program concludes in Washington, D.C. to allow for engagement with
policymakers, governmental representatives, businesses, and think tanks.
Who is eligible to apply?
YSEALI members from all 10
ASEAN countries who are current undergraduate or graduate students or recently
graduated.
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).
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.
How to Apply
- The electronic application form may be downloaded HERE (MS Word 100 KB).
- Applicants should submit an application for this program by e-mail.
- The application deadline is October 10, 2016.
- Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.
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Questions? E-mail: YSEALIjkt@state.gov
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