Apply Now for Fully Funded YSEALI Academic Fellows Program in the U.S.!

We’re calling all YSEALI members between the ages of 18 – 25 who are interested in civic engagement, environmental issues, or social entrepreneurship to apply to the YSEALI Academic Fellows Program.

The YSEALI Academic Fellows Program is an intensive five-week exchange program to the United States, consisting 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. The Fellowship will focus on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. The Fellowship funds travel, accommodations and basic living expenses for selected participants.

Who can apply?

  • YSEALI Members between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application,
  • A citizen of one of the ASEAN countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam;
  • A resident of one of the ASEAN countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam;
  • 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 U.S.;
  • Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.

What are the 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 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.

The Fall 2017 YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program will take place starting in late August to run through November 2017. Check out our website for country specific information and deadlines, and how to apply!

Don’t miss out this opportunity.

4 Responses

  1. Crissia says:

    Hello Dear
    I want to apply but my country is East Timor.
    Can I apply for this scholarship

  2. Khin ChawSu Nyein says:

    Can i know the deadline pls

  3. Tenny Kwelep says:

    I’m interested email me the forms

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