ANNOUNCEMENT
THE FALL 2019 YSEALI PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
The U.S. Mission to Vietnam seeks candidates for the Fall 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program on Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Governance and Society, Sustainable Development and the Environment. The application deadline is March 30, 2019. You must be a YSEALI member to apply.
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)is a public diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State designed to advance regional strategic goals, break down barriers that separate the next generation of leaders in ASEAN, and link those emerging leaders to the United States. Sign up for free here: https://asean.usmission.gov/yseali/.
The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership and professional skills, as well as build lasting, sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program brings emerging leaders from around the world to the United States for intensive five-to-six week fellowships designed to broaden their professional skills and expertise. An integral part of the two-way program is for American participants who have hosted foreign fellows to travel overseas for participant-driven reciprocal programs.
What do Professional Fellows do in the United States?
Fellows are placed in non-profit organizations, private businesses, and local government offices across the country for individually-tailored professional development experiences. The fellows build a broad network with Americans and other foreign fellows, and develop a deeper understanding of U.S. society. Participants also develop individual action plans to address a challenge in their community or region to be implemented when they return home.
ELIGIBILITY:
- 25-35 years old;
- A citizen and current resident of either: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Vietnam;
- Speak fluent English to work fulltime in a U.S. worksite;
- Interested in participating in a reciprocal program for Americans coming to your country;
- Have at least two years relevant work experience and be currently employed;
- Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills; and
- YSEALI Member
HOW TO APPLY:
Theme: Civic Engagement, hosted by University of Montana
Apply online: https://mansfieldcenter.submittable.com/submit/123477/vietnam-yseali-professional-fellows-application-fall-2019
Theme: Economic Empowerment, hosted by American Councils
Apply online: https://ais.americancouncils.org/pfp
Theme: Governance and Society, hosted by American Councils of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)
Apply online: https://webportalapp.com/appform/acypl_yseali_pfp_application
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES CAN SEND ANY QUESTIONS TO:
U.S. Mission to Vietnam
Public Affairs Sections
YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
pas.culture@gmail.com
lemuontk@state.gov