Call for Applications: YSEALI Professional Fellows Program Fall 2020

UPDATE: The application deadline has been extended to April 7, 2020.

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The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) and the U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with The United States - Indonesia Society (USINDO) are pleased to announce that the Fall 2020 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program is currently accepting applications. YSEALI is the U.S. government's signature program to strengthen leadership development as well as networking in Southeast Asia, particularly between young leaders from the United States and Southeast Asia.

The YSEALI PFP Fall 2020 will take place from October 10 - November 19, 2020 focusing on the theme of Governance and Society. This prestigious program comprises of a week of political and policy discussions in Washington, DC; a month-long individual fellowship in an American office; and a three-day global Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC.

This exchange of ideas and knowledge will serve as a foundation for the establishment of a more sustainable two-way partnerships between the young political and policy professionals from these Southeast Asian countries and their American counterparts, with the goal of strengthening good governance, enhancing economic empowerment, and increasing civic engagement. With the invaluable experience gained from this fellowship, the young leaders from Southeast Asia may identify their generation's greatest challenges in the region and develop ideas in tackling them.

 Applications are due March 31, 2020.

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