East-West Center invites application for the fully funded Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP). The APLP brings together people who want to co-create the future as self-reflective, resilient agents. Using experiential, place-based learning with a focus on equity, cohorts of leaders practice leadership strategies in nurturing environments.

For nearly 20 years, East-West Center has been cultivating motivated leaders who are capable of creating a positive impact in the Asia Pacific region. Moreover, the incoming fellows join a network of 653 APLP alumni from 45 countries across the globe.

The APLP program approach is to:

• Stimulate individual growth as well as foster self-leadership for emerging and established leaders
• Build on communities’ diversity and abundance by offering strategies that leaders can adapt to their own contexts
• Support leaders as they practice implementing prototypes with teams, reflecting on results and refining for impact

Moreover, the Asia Pacific Leadership Program is a five-month blended program packed in three modules. The participants will travel to Hawaii and the US mainland for compact leadership training. Next, the participants will complete the online module and travel again to Asian countries to complete the program.

Fully Funded Asia Pacific Leadership Program 2020

Several fellowships and scholarships schemes are available, including fully funded scheme, to attend the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. The average attendance cost of the program is $11,376. Over 75% of individuals will receive a partial fellowship to cover their expenses.

Furthermore, Scholarships and Fellowships are available on region-specific basis. Candidates can receive up to full scholarships.

Eligibility for the fully funded Asia Pacific Leadership Program

To be eligible for the fully funded Asia Pacific Leadership Program, the candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree – applicants must have at least a 3-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. College or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
• At least 5 years of work experience
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Asia Pacific region through professional work, study or living experience
• Moreover, there are no citizenship, age, or ethnicity restrictions.

Furthermore, the East-West Center considers a candidate with the following profile more suitable for the program

• Leadership track record in professional, public, and/or personal realms
• Likewise, willingness to engage fully in experiential leadership development training
• Deep involvement in a specific organization, business or community impact initiative (applicants must explain how, with their home-setting teams, they will experiment with the leadership strategies learned in APLP)
• International experience and aptitude, including overseas residence,  language skills, intercultural and diversity exposure
• Also, the experience of cohort learning, working collaboratively in small teams or in large groups.

How to apply for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program?

Candidates must be eligible to apply for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. To apply, the candidates will need to complete and submit the online application form. Moreover, the candidates should also produce the necessary documentation including recommendation letter required for the program.

Deadline

The East-West Center accepts the application for the fully funded Asia Pacific Leadership Program until 15 November 2019.