Deadline: February 14, 2025
Applications are open for the Harpswell ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit 2025. The ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit is a fully-funded opportunity for young women from the ASEAN nations and Nepal to develop as leaders and join a professional network of like-minded peers in the region.
This 5-month program is structured as a mix of virtual and in-person lectures, workshops, site visits and group activities. Program trainers represent leading experts from academia, industry and community development throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. Participants will actively participate and engage with peers and experts over the course of the Summit, contributing as valued subject matter experts and community leaders.
Program Structure
For the first time, the Harpswell Summit will take a new hybrid form, expanding the program’s depth and impact over the course of five months. Kindly read the following carefully and ensure you are willing to commit to the hybrid time commitments of the 2025 program:
- May 2025 (Virtual): The program will launch in May with two virtual introductory sessions, each 1.5 hours. Participants will have the chance to introduce their passions and professional work, as well as meet the Harpswell team.
- June-August 2025 (Virtual): During these three months, the program will host twice-monthly 2-hour virtual learning sessions. Each month, one session will take the form of interactive lecture with accompanying pre-work and the second, a fireside chat with industry experts. These activities are planned to take place outside of usual business hours (eg. a mid-week evening). Participants will also be grouped into small groups that will meet once monthly to collaborate on addressing a relevant, regional challenge.
- September 13-21, 2025 (In Person): The cohort will gather at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in beautiful Penang for one week of collaboration, exploration and networking. Expect serious growth and serious fun as we continue building on the foundation and friendships formed during of our virtual programming. Many of the trainers and facilitators that are part of the 3-month virtual program will also join this face-to-face element of the program.
Benefits
- Harpswell covers all travel, meals and accommodation for participants. Following the Summit, the women leaders are also eligible to apply for Social Impact Grants.
Eligibility
Open to women, aged 25 to 35, from ASEAN countries and Nepal, who demonstrate:
- A keen interest in social change and women’s leadership;
- Leadership potential through academic achievement or professional accomplishment;
- Willingness to share, explore and grow in self-identity, cultural diversity and worldview;
- A curiosity about the experiences of others in the region;
- Strong English language skills.
Application
Applications for the 2025 Summit will close on February 14, 2025.
For more information, visit Harpswell ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit.
