The East-West Centre promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Centre serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options.

The Centre is an independent, public, non-profit organization with funding from the U.S. government, and additional support provided by private agencies, individuals, foundations, corporations, and governments in the region.

About the Fellowship The APLP seeks outstanding individuals from all walks of life (government, business, NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic orders, and education) to participate in an innovative leadership development program at the East-West Centre in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

From August – December 2014, 35 Fellows from around the globe will join regional specialists and leadership educators in a dynamic learning community.

From January – April 2015, Fellows have the option to participate in extended fieldwork in Southeast Asia, internships, self-designed projects and employment experience.

Eligibility:

• 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. Equivalency is determined by the University of Hawai’i.
• Desirable Qualification
• Professional work experience and achievement.
• Leadership track record in professional, public, and/or personal realms.
• International experience and aptitude, including overseas residence, language skills, intercultural and diversity exposure.
• Asia Pacific engagement: evidence of interest in and knowledge of the region, as well as commitment to its future prosperity. This might include employment in the region, classes taken at University, languages spoken, memberships and fellowships, specific projects, field studies, and areas of research interest
• Experience of cohort learning, working collaboratively in small teams or in large groups.

Monetary Support:

•   5 Months of Leadership Development workshops and seminars
•  4 Months of Field work including independent projects and internships.
• Participants will receive a fellowship valued at $15,000

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Duration:  9 months

 Website:http://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships/asia-pacific-leadership-program-fellowship