Opening Doors to Global Leadership
Opening Date: October 19, 2023
Closing Date: December 10, 2023
Are you passionate about international collaboration and eager to make a positive impact on global challenges? Here’s your chance to be part of the inaugural U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Global Leadership Youth Summit! This unique opportunity, implemented by the East-West Center, is calling for youth leaders from the United States, South Korea, and Japan, with additional representation from Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Summit Details
Selected participants will be fully funded to attend a 3-day summit in Busan, South Korea, from July 11 to 13, 2024. The summit aims to foster connections among youth leaders, develop essential skills, and address pressing global challenges through collaborative efforts.
Program Highlights
- Youth Leadership Initiative: An annual program supported by the U.S. Embassies in Seoul and Tokyo, as well as the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea.
- Online Workshop Series: Participants will engage in an online workshop series as part of their preparation for the summit.
- Global Representation: Emerging leaders from the United States, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands will converge in Busan to represent their countries.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The program encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, identify as LGBTQIA+, and are members of protected groups, such as refugees and/or North Korean defectors.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this exciting opportunity, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 18-30 years old.
- Be citizens of the United States, Japan, or South Korea.
- Demonstrate fluency in the English language.
- (For Southeast Asian countries or Pacific Islands) Be alumni of the YSEALI or YPL program and nominated by their U.S. Embassy post.
Application Requirements
- Complete all parts of the application form.
- Showcase fluency in English in the application.
- Be willing and able to attend four virtual sessions (on weekends) and the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Global Leadership Youth Summit in Busan, Republic of Korea, from July 11-13, 2024.
- Adhere to all “Terms and Conditions” outlined in the application.
Important Dates and Contact Information
- Application Deadline: December 10, 2023
- Notification of Decisions: No later than February 1, 2024
- Contact: For questions or concerns, reach out to Ms. Abbigail Hull, East-West Center in Washington Program Manager, at hulla@eastwestcenter.org or +18088078316.
Don’t Miss Your Chance!
This is your opportunity to contribute to global leadership, build lasting connections, and be part of a transformative experience. Apply now and be a key player in shaping the future of international collaboration! Open the door to new possibilities and make a difference on the global stage. Apply here (opens in a new window).
Note: Travel expenses (airfare, hotels, food, travel to and within South Korea) will be covered by the East-West Center and the U.S. Department of State in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea for selected participants.
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