Deadline: 27 October 2024

Open to: Candidates aged 18 to 25 years

Benefits: Fully funded program

DESCRIPTION

With the profound structural changes that will transform geopolitics, global governance, the global economic order, and social landscape over the next decade, a new generation of globally minded leaders is imperative. The LeadNext program equips emerging leaders across cultures and disciplines with strong international networks, exposure to wide-ranging experiences, and leadership tools to thoughtfully steer the future. This fellowship is fully funded.

Harnessing the innovation and energy of young leaders is essential. Positive and lasting change will depend on leaders who can move ideas and action forward to address rising inequality, find solutions to climate crises, mitigate conflict, and empower communities most vulnerable and insecure.

ELIGIBILITY

LeadNext Fellows are dynamic emerging leaders from any sector with a commitment to creative approaches to addressing issues such as climate change, inequality, injustice, poverty, or other pressing issues. Fellows demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, and are respected leaders within their communities with an interest in cross-cultural exchange.

To be eligible for the program candidates must be:

• Aged between 18-25 during the entire program year.
• Fully conversant in English.
• Able to commit to attending all sessions with an understanding that we are working across many time zones. Virtual sessions will take place in the mornings in Asia and evenings in the United States for approximately 2 hours per session. The Summit is a full-time commitment.

BENEFITS

All program expenses including travel, housing, and food are provided at no cost to fellows.

HOW TO APPLY?

Apply through the application portal. Please direct any inquiries about the program LeadExNews@asiafoundation.org.

For further information, please visit the official website.