USA Fellowships: YSEALI Professional Fellows Program 2025 Fully Funded Opportunity to Explore Leadership in the USA

The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program in the USA is a fully funded exchange program supported by the U.S. Department of State. It's a five to six-week fellowship where young leaders can gain experience by working with non-profit, public, or private organizations in the United States. The program covers all costs, including international travel, visa fees, and basic living expenses, so participants don't have to pay anything.

The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program aims to strengthen understanding, improve leadership skills, and create lasting connections between leaders in Southeast Asia and the United States. As a YSEALI Professional Fellow, participants will exchange ideas and work together on strategies to address important local and global challenges. More details about the YSEALI Professional Fellowship 2025 are provided below.

Benefits 

The YSEALI program will cover:

1. International travel expenses
2. Visa fees
3. Living expenses

YSEALI PFP 2025 Themes

The fellowship is offered under four main themes. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program provides leadership and professional development opportunities in these areas:

1. Civic Engagement
2. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment
3. Society and Governance
4. Sustainability and the Environment

Applicants will need to choose their preferred theme when filling out the online application. Not sure which theme is right for you? Here’s a breakdown:

1. Civic Engagement

This theme is for fellows working in non-profits, community building, advocacy, education, media, law, healthcare, youth work, or social justice.

2. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment

This theme is ideal for those involved in developing small and medium businesses, business administration, business education, economic policy, social entrepreneurship, or community training.

3. Society and Governance

This theme supports professionals engaged in lawmaking, governance at local or national levels, public administration, policy-making, budget management, political campaigns, public health services, public-private partnerships, public safety, urban planning, or legal reform.

4. Sustainability and the Environment

This theme is for those focused on food and water security, public health, ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, energy, housing, disaster response, natural resource conservation, or waste management.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You must be a citizen and resident of one of the following Southeast Asian countries: Burma, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Singapore, Philippines, Timor Leste, Thailand, or Vietnam.
2. You should be an emerging leader in government, non-profit organizations, or businesses with relevant experience in the area you want to apply for.
3. You need to have at least two years of work experience in a related field.
4. You must be between 25 and 35 years old.
5. You should be able to work well with people from different cultures.
6. You should have a project idea you want to implement at your job or in your community.
7. You need to have strong English speaking and writing skills.
8. You should be a good leader and a team player.

Required Documents

1. Proof of your eligibility to apply
2. Your education history
3. Details of your work experience
4. Your resume or CV
5. Three essays explaining why you want to apply, how it will benefit your community, and how you plan to use what you learn
6. Two recommendation letters
7. Signed agreements related to the program

How to Apply for the YSEALI Professional Fellows Program 2025?

The application for YSEALI PFP 2025 is now open until October 17! To apply, you need to complete the online application, which can be accessed through the AIS Forms portal.

In the online application, you will be asked to choose your preferred theme, and you'll also find the dates for each cycle. The official link is provided below.

visit here to apply

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