The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship is a program designed to build a network of young leaders from Southeast Asia who are aligned with American values like liberty and opportunity. This program involves bringing young professionals from ASEAN countries to the U.S. for leadership and professional development, and then sending American professionals to Southeast Asia for reciprocal exchanges. The goal is to strengthen ties and promote prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Who it's for: Organizations that can design and implement leadership and professional development programs for young Southeast Asian leaders. This includes public and state institutions of higher education, certain Native American tribal organizations, and other unrestricted entities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Individuals
- Entities not aligned with U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific
- Organizations unable to host international fellows
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal for program design and implementation
- Budget plan within the $8,000,000 award range
- Organizational capability statement
- Evidence of past experience with similar programs
- Partnership agreements with U.S. institutions for fellow placements
- Plan for reciprocal exchanges in Southeast Asia
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Compliance with U.S. government regulations