Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program in Asia and USA , 2015

‣ 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.

‣ Fellows are highly talented individuals, under age 40, who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, integrity, and leadership potential within their professional fields and within their larger community.
Eligibility

To apply for Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program , Fellows must :


‣ Have a demonstrable record of high achievement, and must show evidence of outstanding potential for professional advancement, and significant impact in their chosen field;

‣ 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;

‣Have outstanding personal character and integrity;

‣ Be thoughtful, committed, respected and inspirational leaders within their professional fields and within their larger community;

‣ Be under 40 years of age by the time of selection: January 1, 2015;

‣ 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; and

‣ Be resident nationals or citizens of the following countries where The Asia Foundation has programs: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Laos; Malaysia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Timor-Leste; and, Vietnam.

Selection Criteria for Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program

‣ The selection for the Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is highly competitive. Initial screening and evaluation will be handled by staff at The Asia Foundation who will review each application thoroughly and narrow down applicants to a pool of finalists.

‣ Later, final selections will be conducted by a committee of distinguished experts who bring high levels of familiarity and expertise with Asia’s needs and development conditions to their determinations, and will be tasked with carefully weighing issues including equity, opportunity, community and professional, and leadership potential in their deliberations. Fellows will be chosen without regard to sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, marital status, or financial need.

‣ The identities of nominees will remain confidential throughout the final selection process.

Notification:

‣ Final selections will be announced at the end of December 2014.
Scholarship Application Method

‣ Applicants are required to apply via online.
http://asiafoundation.org/program/asia-development-fellows/apply.php

‣ Scholarship Applications are due on Wednesday November 12, 2014.

‣ Application forms and guidelines can be download from the official website

‣ It is important to read the application procedure, and visit the official websites (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For more Information about Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program

http://asiafoundation.org/program/overview/asia-foundation-development-fellows