Deadline: May 15, 2024
Applications are open for the YSEALI Academic Fellowships Singapore – Fall 2024. The YSEALI Fall 2024 AFP is an intensive short-term academic program whose purpose is to provide groups of young leaders (18 to 25 years of age) with a deeper understanding of the United States and a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The YSEALI AFP will focus on these three themes:
- Civic Engagement
- Environmental Issues
- Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
The five-week programs will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. These programs will take place in-person between August and November 2024 timeframe. Should health, safety, and travel conditions pose significant challenges, the program will pivot to a modified virtual format. The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by:
- Educational travel
- Site visits
- Leadership activities
- Volunteer opportunities within the local community
During the academic residency, participants will also have opportunities to engage in educational and cultural activities outside of the classroom. The AFP will include an educational study tour to other areas of the United States where they will meet with local, state, private, and nonprofit organizations working in the field.
Costs
- The YSEALI program covers all basic costs of an individual’s participation including transportation, lodging, and meals. Generally, host institutions provide for meals through a combination of a cafeteria meal plan, a pre-loaded debit card for use at local restaurants, and/or a cash allowance to permit participants to purchase food for cooking.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application, although exceptional applicants over 25 can be considered if they meet all other eligibility requirements;
- A Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) residing in Singapore for full-time undergraduate studies/ full-time employment after graduation;
- A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years;
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English;
- Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
- Not employees or immediate family members of employees of the U.S. Government (including a U.S. embassy or consulate, USAID, or other U.S. Government entity);
- Not alumni of the YSEALI academic fellowship (including the hybrid program);
- Eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, or Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development;
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community;
- Demonstrate a commitment or interest in community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
- Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and Southeast Asia as a region;
- Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour;
- Have a commitment to return to Singapore to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the region of Southeast Asia; and
- Have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States
Application
The FALL 2024 YSEALI AFP application consists of TWO (2) parts:
- The application form
- A separate email for which you are TO SUBMIT (in WORD document format) the following required documents to [email protected]:
- Your Personal Statement,
- Testimonial(s)/ Letter(s) of Recommendation (max. of 2), and
- Updated C.V./ Resume
For more information, visit YSEALI Academic Fellowships Indonesia.
