Asia Foundation Development Fellows program

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program provides highly qualified, young professionals from Asia with an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia’s critical development challenges. The year-long career advancement program draws on The Asia Foundation’s extensive 18-country network and deep expertise working with innovative leaders and communities across the region.

Program Overview

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is designed to be a multifaceted experience, enhancing leadership skills, Asian development knowledge,professional networks, and international exposure  for Asian professionals. The program also provides the flexibility for Fellows to custom-tailor their own professional development component and to stay in their current occupations while participating in the program’s rigorous modules. The program is comprised of the following five components:

1) The Leadership Training Program offered in partnership with the Korea Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management in South Korea;

2) The Workshop on Asian Development, held each year in a different Asian nation;

3) A two-week leadership dialogue and study tour opportunity in the U.S.;

4) A flexible professional development stipend/ award of US$5,000; and

5) A mentoring component allowing Fellows to tap into The Asia Foundation’s extensive human resources and thematic expertise.

Eligibility Criteria

Asia Foundation Development Fellows must:

• Have a demonstrable record of experience and accomplishment related to The Asia Foundation’s fields of expertise – governance and law, economic development, women’s empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation;
• Be thoughtful, committed, respected and inspirational leaders within their professional fields and within their larger community;
• Be under 40 years of age by January 1, 2018;
• Be conversant in English (TOEFL exam results are not required);
• Be available and able to participate in all program components on the program dates specified;

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