YSEALI Scholarship Program for Young Professionals 2022

The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is a key program of the U.S. Department of State aimed at advancing strategic goals, bridging barriers for young people in Southeast Asia, and connecting them with the United States.

The YSEALI Young Leaders Programme (YSEALI PFP) is a two-way exchange program of the U.S. Department of State designed to strengthen relationships between young leaders from Southeast Asia and the United States. Through intensive fellowships designed to broaden professional knowledge and enhance leadership skills, the YSEALI PFP provides young Southeast Asian leaders with the opportunity to learn firsthand and engage with U.S. public and private sector organizations addressing diverse issues. The 2022 YSEALI PFP is planned as a hybrid program, including online activities and in-person participation at host organizations in the United States.

The YSEALI PFP will take place in two phases in 2022:

Phase 1: Online activities will begin in February 2022. In-person modules in the United States are scheduled to take place from June 13 to July 22, 2022.

Phase 2: Online activities will begin in May 2022. In-person modules in the United States are scheduled to take place from September 12 to October 21, 2022.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• As a YSEALI member, register for free membership athttps://asean.usmission.gov/yseali/
• Being a citizen and currently residing or working in one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, or Vietnam;
• They possess the qualities to become young leaders in government, civil society, or the private sector, demonstrating expertise relevant to the subject they are applying for;
• Applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old at the start of the program, currently employed, and have two or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Self-directed with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, and able to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
• It is possible to identify a goal/project you want to accomplish at work or in the community;
• Fluent in English.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Apply online here:www.ysealipfp.org
• Application deadline: November 15, 2021.

Qualified candidates may submit their questions to:

Department of Culture and Information

U.S. Embassy

YSEALI PFP Scholarship Program

DuongHD@state.gov

LeMuonTK@state.gov

Deployment Partner in the United States

American Council

ysealipfp@americancouncils.org

Partners in Vietnam

Center for Community Empowerment (CECEM)

YsealiPFP@cecem.org