YSEALI Academic Fellowships – Cambodia Fall 2024 (Funded)

This informs the public about the YSEALI Academic Fellowships – Cambodia Fall 2024. Details about the Program are given below. The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is the U.S. government’s signature public diplomacy program to provide skills training to youth in Southeast Asia.

YSEALI Academic Fellowships – Cambodia Fall 2024

YESALI seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Southeast Asia, and nurture a community of leaders who work across borders to solve shared issues.

To this end, the YSEALI Fellowship brings exceptional young leaders from Southeast Asian countries to the United States to further develop their professional and leadership skills. The Study of the U.S. Branch implements the YSEALI Academic Fellowship aimed at young leaders ages 18-25.

Program Details

The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is an intensive short-term academic program 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.

The Fellowship will focus on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.

The five-week program will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.  The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community.

Eligibility

  • A YSEALI member – if you are not a YSEALI member yet, click here to register and become a member; 
  • A citizen of Cambodia 
  • Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application; 
  • A resident of Cambodia 
  • A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning or have graduated in the past four years; 
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; 
  • Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States; 
  • Not employees or immediate family members of employees of the U.S. Government (including a U.S. embassy or consulate, USAID, or other U.S. Government entity); 
  • Not alumni of the YSEALI academic fellowship (including the hybrid program). 

Selection criteria

  • Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, or Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development;
  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community;
  • Demonstrate a commitment or interest in community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
  • Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and Southeast Asia 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 region of Southeast Asia and
  • Preferably, have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States and
  • Underserved communities, including indigenous groups and candidates with disabilities, are
    highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

For those interested in the YSEALI Academic Fellowships – Cambodia Fall 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 20 April 2024.

Open this link for more details about YSEALI Academic Fellowships – Cambodia Fall 2024.

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