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Five steps to apply to yseali academic fellowship.

Hi young leaders, my name is Janu Muhammad. I’m originally from Sleman Regency, The Special Province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I graduated from the Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yogyakarta State University (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta) with some academic and non-academic accomplishments. I’m passionate on education, human geography, social research, and youth development. From these interests, I always try to connect all my activities which are related to my personal background with my future plans. For instance, one of my biggest dreams is to become a lecturer. As the consequence, I should improve my capacity in geography research, teaching skill, and scientific papers writing skill. Above all, perhaps the most important areas of improvement for me is to develop good character to be the role model for my students.

One thing that my friends and I have started since 2014 is an education project. It is called Karung Goni Learning Center or you can just call “KGLC”. The main goal of this project is to raise the children’s awareness in reading and improving book literacy by providing access to the community library. We did this ongoing project close to my house in Ngemplak, Caturharjo, Sleman. KGLC has three focuses, which are library service, non-formal education, and youth empowerment. Nowadays, KGLC has several partners from the government sector: Sleman Regency Government, Public Library of Sleman, and The Department of Education and Youth of Sleman Regency. Meanwhile the non-government sector is coming from Gadjah Mada University, Gerakan Mari Berbagi (GMB), PPI NTU Singapore, Permira Rusia, KBRI Singapore, Young Leaders for Indonesia, The Community Library Forum of Sleman-Yogyakarta, and U.S Embassy Jakarta as well. Obviously, KGLC is a movement to give the youth opportunity to invest their strong interest in education field by joining as a volunteer. So, this is about how the youth generation can make positive impacts for the sustainable environment in the society. That’s a brief introduction from me and my ongoing project.

Through this short article, I would like to share about my experience in applying for Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative program or we called it YSEALI. I believe that you have observed what YSEALI is. Just type ‘YSEALI’ in Google and you can find a complete information! This year (2016) I became an Indonesian representative in ‘winter’  YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement program with Arizona State University (ASU) as the host university. I was selected to join this program with four awesome Indonesian young leaders: Arie from South Kalimantan, Ihsan from West Java, Onk and Ayu from Nusa Tenggara. So our group consisted of five members! This winter we also had a sociopreneur group (Sheila, Putri, Rara, Juli, Opi, and Oni) which has the same host university. After knowing about YSEALI, you have to do this five steps. I hope that it will be useful for you.

• Find your motivation, why should you register to this program? One basic thing that you must realize is about motivation. Sometimes people want to join the exchange program mostly for gaining a new experience abroad. Or they just follow the common trend of going abroad through a cross cultural program. Even worse, they are so ambitious only for traveling. Is this the right motivation? We should not put those personal goals as the main reason to apply this program. Moreover, please think about something that are more useful for our community, society, and country. I have tried to apply this program three times but failed the first and second times. Why? I knew that I have to understand my motivation to join this program. Again, think about your community and how this program will support your project. Mention that you will create more high-impact leaders for your community after joining the YSEALI program. This is only one example of how important a motivation is.
• Fulfill the application’s requirement thoroughly, make an impressive CV! Based on my previous experiences, there were three documents that should be submitted to the U.S Embassy Jakarta, including the application form (CV), personal statement, and one recommendation letter. It’s quite simple guys. Here I will share how to make an impressive CV. Focusing on your main passion in appropriate activities is one the best ways to make a good personal information. I reflected on my last experience when I put all my leadership experiences in some different organizations with different focuses. In my opinion, it will be better if we just put the most relevant or suitable to our background. For example, I want to apply to the Civic Engagement program which requires the activities on the topic of community service, participatory in civic activism, education, volunteering, social movement, NGOs, or others similar programs. Additionally, ensure that you have filled out all the information (personal information, paid work experience, unpaid internship or volunteer experience, membership in associations, English proficiency, etc) in English. Please read the instruction carefully. Remember that incomplete applications will not be considered. So how to make an impressive CV? I think it should be clear, distinct, and focused. YSEALI is looking for the best candidate to get the scholarship. So, make your CV impressive.
• Be honest on your personal statement. “ Tell us about yourself and what project are you working on, or idea for a project that you want to implement in your community (related to the topic). How do you expect this experience will affect your community? How will it affect you personally? Please attach your response, limited to 250 words, and submit along with this completed application and one letter of recommendation from someone who knows you well”   I remember that each personal statement has specific questions topic to be answered. For the YSEALI program, it is clear that the program will be beneficial not only for the participant but also for their communities and countries. YSEALI is designed to strengthen ASEAN youths in one academic exchange program. Knowing the main vision of YSEALI itself will help you to understand what you should write on your personal statement. First, let’s see the statement: Tell us about yourself and what project are you working on, or idea  for a project that you want to implement in your community (related to the topic).  It means that you must make a brief introduction. Please do not rewrite the information that have been mentioned on your personal information. Just make short sentences. You are allowed to begin with “unique” part. Here my first paragraph:  “You need a commitment to do your project by empowering the youths in your village”, said Mrs. Judith. This advice makes me respect my community. It was my honor to welcome Mrs. Judith A. Moon, Counselor for Public Diplomacy of U.S. Embassy Jakarta when she come to Karung Goni Learning Center (KGLC) on September 16th, 2015.  You can find your personal style that will attract the reviewer to read your essay. On the next paragraph, you can share about the project that you are working on. This is a very crucial part. Please give a core information about your project. What are the key achievements on your project? Tell us that you’ve done a relevant project with the YSEALI program. For instance, if you wish to apply Civic Engagement, please give strong explanation with your appropriate project on this theme. The other way, if you are applying for sociopreneur/environment theme, please also give the suitable project example that will reinforce your essay. Second, “ How do you expect this experience will affect your community? How will it affect you personally?” It is very clear that you should give a sturdy response in order to the impact YSEALI program. As I said to you before that the YSEALI will affect your community and yourself as well. Indeed, please argue that you will bring positive influences to your community. Think about the specific steps, not too general. How can you implement the YSEALI values to your community?   For instance, “I will share my YSEALI experiences to my volunteers in KGCL with the hope that I can motivate them and create more positive programs”.  Just answer the questions in the right way, be honest, specific, and focus!
• Support your application with a powerful recommendation letter.  I got the recommendation letter from my Dean of Social Sciences Faculty who know my personality. I’m sure that recommendation also becomes the key part to be a successful candidate for this program. Just make sure that you choose the best person who knows you well professionally on your organizational activities, academic, and social works. It can be your lecturer or mentor. Families and friends are not allowed to give the recommendation letter. I have a personal experience when I requested to my dean to give me one. He gave me a lot of motivations to this program. I’ve deeply interviewed to get the same perception for the recommendation letter’s contents. Specifically, it would be better if the person who gives you the letter has supporting facts related to your personal statements. Furthermore, he can declare that you have done the project or have strong leadership capability to solve the specific problem around you. However, it depends on her/him to write in a different way but stays sharp to the positive facts. I attached two recommendations, another one was from Young Leaders for Indonesia Foundation supported by McKinsey & Company.
• Be well prepared for the interview selection! My friend who were selected in YSEALI program said that, “If you have been informed as a shortlist candidate to the interview session, you’ve almost reach the finish line. It’s only one step left.” I was wondering whether I would be selected or not. I realized that this is a very selective program. Everyone wants to be the delegate. After a rigorous selection process, I was given an email. That’s an unforgettable moment when I was opening my email and I read the first word, “Congratulation…”. Alhamdulillah, I continued to the next round. They invited me to the interview selection through Skype. As quickly as I can, I gave them the time confirmation for having a skype interview. Due to the limited resources, I was helped by my friends to get the reliable internet connection. You can imagine, I was staying in my friend’s boarding house. I remember on that afternoon I’ve been interviewed by three people from Jakarta. I’ve already made preparation as best as I could. I tried to understand my application form, my personal statement, and my project! Actually, I was so nervous but I taught myself to be more relax during the conversation. I answered the questions as similar as mentioned in the application form. Moreover, I explained KGLC and my future hope in unleashing Indonesia’s potentials through YSEALI program. So, a well preparation is the main point. Besides that, make sure that you have a good internet connection, clear intonation, humility, and smiles. They will help you to speak more naturally.

When I was cleaning up my bedroom in the morning, suddenly someone called me. My phone was ringing and a woman said in Indonesian language that I’ve been primary candidate for YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program on Civic Engagement 2016. Alhamdulillah , all praises to Allah who gave these opportunity. I felt so blessed and wanted to hug my mother. But she was still in the Sleman market to work. I informed her by phone and she was very happy. This good news was informed after one week from receiving the LPDP Scholarship result to study in a Master program. All the hard works are paid off. I believe that it is all about hard work and good timing: I failed twice but the third one was the miracle.

So, never give up, keep up your spirit, and be on time to submit your YSEALI application!

From February 20th until March 26th, 2016, I and 43 young leaders from ASEAN spent our time in Arizona State University. We made new journeys through the YSEALI program. You can find my stories in my blog  www.janumuhammad.weebly.com  as well.

Trust me, you’ll get amazing experiences with the new networks from the United States and ASEAN fellows that will broaden your global perspective.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s become the catalyst of change through YSEALI Academic Fellowship program!

Photo Courtesy: Muhammad Arie Sya’ban, Roath Sophanna

The article was originally published by Janu Muhammad on April 25th, 2016 at  http://janumuhammad.weebly.com/ . The article can be found here:  http://janumuhammad.weebly.com/my-stories/-five-useful-steps-to-apply-yseali-academic-fellowship

For Indonesian participants, please visit this link (deadline May 15, 2016): http://jakarta.usembassy.gov/yseali/academic-fellows.html

Receive updates and other opportunities available for young Southeast Asians from the United States Government:

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Please Help 🙁 Sya butuh beberapa klarifikasi utk proses submisi form : 1. Apakah personal statement dan rec.letter digabung ke dalan form (dalam satu file) atau diupload terpisah (beda file)?? 2. Jika diupload terpisah, berarti tdk perlu utk mengisi personal statement dan rec.letter ke dlm form??

Sedang cek ttg mentoring program di indonesia mengglobal, mata langsung mengcapture ada pertanyaan ini untuk artikel ttg YSEALI yang ditulis mas Janu. Mungkin walaupun dijawab sudah telat ya. Submissionnya sebulan yang lalu untuk periode falls tahun ini. Tapi semoga yang lain bisa baca dan membantu untuk yang mau apply di periode selanjutnya. Mau bantu jawab aja nih,

Kalo pengalaman saya kemarin, personal statement diisikan saja langsung di application formnya, langsung menjawab pertanyaan yang ada di form itu. Sehingga personal statement tergabung di application form. Sedangkan untuk rec.letter merupakan dokumen terpisah. dikirim dalam satu email saja, filenya beda ga masalah. Yang diupload jadi 2 file (application form lengkap berikut dengan jawaban pertanyaan personal statement dan rec. letter).

Semoga terjawab pertanyaannya dan bisa bermanfaat.

Salam, Eka Alumni YSEALI Spring 2016

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Apa itu YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program Amerika Serikat ?

Secara gamblangnya program ini adalah program yang dibuat oleh pemerintah Amerika Serikat semasa kepemimpinan Barack Obama. Tujuan dari program ini adalah untuk mempererat hubungan antara Amerika Serikat dan negara-negara di ASEAN melalui pemberdayaan para pemuda yang memiliki kontribusi terhadap negaranya melalui kegiatan sosial ataupun kegiatan lain yang memiliki dampak positif terhadap perkembangan masyarakatnya. Program ini nantinya akan memilih anak muda untuk diberangkatkan ke Amerika Serikat untuk belajar di salah satu kampus di sana selama kurang lebih 5 minggu. Untuk informasi detail soal program ini silakan kunjungi link ini

Apakah program YSEALI Academic Fellowship ini fully funded?

Program YSEALI Academic Fellowship ke Amerika Serikat ini 100% bersifat fully funded, alias seluruh biaya akan ditanggung oleh pihak pemerintah Amerika Serikat, dimulai dari tiket pesawat dari Indoonesia- Amerika - Indonesia, uang saku, akomodasi, uang jajan, uang buku, tiket pesawat lokal baik di Amerika maupun di Indonesia. Misalnya kamu berasal dari Papua dan harus ke Amerika dari Jakarta, maka biaya tiket pesawat dari Papua ke Jakartapun akan dibiayai oleh pemerintah Amerika Serikat. 

10 Tips Lolos YSEALI Academic Fellowship 

Nah sebelum kamu membaca beberapa tips dari kami tentang YSEALI Academic Fellowship, kami ingin menghimbau kepada kamu semua bahwa tips yang kami share ini mutlak dari opini pribadi salah satu penerima YSEALI Academic Fellowship tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Jadi tips ini bukan dari pihak penyelenggara, tapi mudah-mudahan tips ini bisa sedikit membantu kamu jika berencana untuk mendaftar program ini. Baiklah langsung saja, berikut adalah 10 tips lolos YSEALI Academic Fellowship : 

1. Pahami program secara detail

Mengikuti semua bentuk beasiswa termasuk program YSEALI Academic Fellowship langkah pertama yang harus kita lakukan adalah membaca semua informasi tentang beasiswa tersebut secara sangat detail. Misalnya perihal persyaratan, kemudian target dari beasiswa ini menyasar untuk kalangan mana, dan kira-kira sebenarnya peserta seperti apa yang program ini butuhkan. Karena banyak sekali orang yang ketika mendaftar suatu beasiswa mereka terlalu tergesa-gesa dan menganggap bahwa dirinya sudah paham betul padahal nyatanya belum tentu. Contohnya saja masih ada saja pendaftar beasiswa yang lupa untuk mensubmit berkas yang diwajibkan oleh program yang diapply. Hal seperti ini harus diperhatikan secara serius, termasuk ketika kamu ingin mendaftar program YSEALI Academic Fellowship karena bagaimana penyeleksi akan memilih kamu sedangkan berkas saja kamu lupa.

2. Cari alumni sebelumnya

Dipoint pertama saya kami sudah jelaskan bahwa kita harus memahami program beasiswa yang kita apply dalam hal ini adalah YSEALI Academic Fellowship, salah satu yang  harus dipahami adalah peserta yang seperti apa yang program ini inginkan. Nah salah satu cara yang bisa kamu lakukan adalah mencari alumni sebelumnya. Kamu bisa cari via internet misalnya via facebook atau Linkedin dengan memasukan kata kucni YSEALI Academic Fellowship biasanya nanti akan muncul akun-akun yang ada sangkuat pautnya dengan program tersebut. Lebih beruntung lagi jika kamu memiliki kerabat, atau teman yang sebelumnya sudah pernah lolos program ini. Yang kamu harus tanyakan atau lihat adalah profile dari orang tersebut. Misalnya background pendidikan, kegiatan sosial yang dijalani dan kegiatan lainnya. 

3. Jangan tunggu mendekati deadline penutupan

Kami pribadi masih melihat banyak orang ketika akan mendaftar beasiswa mereka pasti mengirimkan berkasnya mendekati deadline penutupan. Padahal ini sebuah langkah yang kurang tepat, saran dari kami adalah jangan pernah menunda sesuatu. semakin cepat mendaftar maka semakin baik. kenapa begitu? dengan mengirimkan berkas diawal-awal maka kesempatan kita untuk lebih terlihat antusias oleh para penyeleksi itu akan semakin besar. Selain itu, berkas-berkas yang dikirimkan diawal biasanya akan dilihat secara detail oleh para tim penyeleksi. Oleh karena itu sangat penting untuk kamu untuk tidak menunggu deadline untuk mendaftar program YSEALI Academic Fellowship.

4. Perbanyak pengalaman

Program YSEALI Academic adalah program beasiswa yang menyasar pemuda yang memiliki kontribusi bagi lingkungannya. Hal ini akan terlihat dari esai yang ditulis dan pengalaman yang disebutkan pada formulir online. Sangat penting untuk kamu untuk memperbanyak pengalaman misalnya pengalaman organisasi, pengalaman volunteer, pengalaman kerja dan pengalaman magang. 

5. Cantumkan pengalaman yang relevan

Nah tips yang keenam selain kamu harus memperbanyak pengalaman, namun juga kamu harus mencantumkan pengalaman yang relevan. maksudnya gimana? nah ketika kamu mendafar program YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program biasanya kamu akan diminta satu bidang fokus kamu (ada tentang civic engagement, kewirausahaan, isu lingkungan dan pemerintahan) nah pengalaman kamu seperti pengalaman organisasi, pengalaman volunteering, magang dll harus berkaitan satu dengan yang lainnya. Misalnya, kamu fokus di isu kesehatan maka pengalaman yang harus dicantumkan juga bagusnya harus berkaitan dengan kesehatan. Jangan sampai tidak relevan, misalnya kamu memilih fokus kesehatan namun dibeberapa kolom pengalaman kamu malah mencamtumkan pengalaman yang tidak ada kaitannya dengan kesehatan. 

6. Carilah orang yang bisa memberikan kamu recommendation letter yang detail

Nah salah satu syarat dari mendaftar program YSEALI Academic Fellow itu adalah kamu harus mencantumkan beberapa surat rekomendasi. Surat rekomendasi bisa dari dosen, ketua organisasi ataupun atasan dimana kamu kerja. Nah jangan sampai asal-asalan juga membuat surat rekomendasi, karena ini adalah hal yang sangat penting juga. Kamu harus bisa memilih orang untuk membuatkan surat rekomendasi untuk kamu secara detail. Misalnya, orang yang merekomendasikan kamu benar-benar paham apa yang sedang atau pencapaian yang sudah kamu raih dan kenapa program YSEALI Academic Fellow ini sangat dibutuhkan oleh kamu. 

7. Buatlah esai yang berbobot dan terukur

Dalam pendafataran program YSEALI Academic Fellowship biasanya kamu akan diminta untuk membuat esai sebanyak 350 kata. Sedikit bukan? tapi jangan dikira, biasanya esai yang sedikit justru kadang kala akan lebih sulit. Kenapa? karena dengan 350 kata kamu harus bisa meyakinkan penyeleksi supaya memilih kamu sebagai salah satu peserta yang lolos. Nah dalam esai ini biasanya kamu akan diminta menuliskan projek yang sedang kamu kerjakan lalu kenapa program YSEALI Academic Fellow ini berguna untuk mau. Saran dari kami adalah, dalam menjelaskan projek yang sedang kamu kerjakan, misalnya kamu adalah seorang founder dari Taman Baca, nah dalam menjelaskan projek tersebut kamu harus bisa jelaskan alasan kenapa kamu mendirikan Taman Baca, untuk menuliskan alasannya kami sarankan kamu untuk memakai data. Misalnya di Indonesia dari sekian juta anak-anak masih banyak anak-anak yang tidak memiliki fasilitas membaca. Lalu pentingnya program YSEALI ini untuk projek kamu misalnya untuk meningkatkan kerja sama dengan pihak lain agar projek Taman Baca kamu  bisa lebih besar dan dampaknya juga semakin luas. 

8.Kuasa berkas

Menguasai berkas yang kita sudah submit itu 1000% wajib banget. kenapa? karena ini akan berguna untuk tahapan interview, nantinya jika kamu lolos ke tahap interview para intervieweer juga akan banyak bertanya soal berkas yang sudah kamu submit dan bahkan akan ditanya lebih detail lagi. Nah diahap interview inilah kamu harus bisa memastikan bahwa seluruh berkas yang sudah kamu submit memang asli adalah berkas kamu. Alias bukan hasil dari berbohong, oleh karena itu harus dikuasai secara mendalam.

9. Prediksi pertanyaan pada tahap interview

Memprediksi pertanyaan yang sekiranya akan muncul pada saat interview itu sangat penting loh. Karena jika sudah diprediski kamu akan lebih gampang dan nyaman ketika dicecar banyak pertanyaan oleh para interviewer. Nah gimana sih cara memprediksi pertanyaan? caranya adalah dengan melihat berkas yang sudah kamu submit ditahap pertama. Baca berkas itu secara mendalam dan tuliskan kira-kira apa saja pertanyaan yang akan muncul dari sana. Ini tips yang sudah admin lakuin ketika terpilih menjadi salah satu penerima YSEALI Academic Fellowship, jadi waktu itu admin menuliskan sekitar 30 prediksi pertanyaan dan ternyata 90% keluar semua. 

10. Berdoa dan jangan putus asa jangan juga over confidance 

Tips kesepuluh ini adalah salah satu tips yang gak kalah pentingnnya. Kenapa? bagi teman-teman yang beragama jelas berdoa adalah kekuatan, begitupun dengan tidak putus asa adalah kekuatan supaya tidak gampang menyerah jika kamu belum lolos. Namun selain itu juga kamu tidak boleh terlalu over confidance, maksudnya gimana? Maksudnya kamu terlalu menganggap diri kamu tidak memiliki kekurangan, padahal orang yang mendaftar program inituh biasanya sampai 1000 peserta loh dan dipilih hanya sekitar 20 orang per negara. Jika nantinya kamu tidak lolos jangan sampai terucap "Kok saya tidak lolos, padahal berkas saya bagus, kurang apa coba" harusnya ketika tidak lolos, maka kita harus melakukan intropeksi terhadap berkas ktia bukan menganggap berkas kamu tidak memiliki kekurangan. Admin sendiri sudah gagal 2 kali, dan  dipercobaan ketiga kalinya baru berhasil. Dan yang admin lakuin adalah melakukan screening terhadap berkas terdahulu, kira-kira apa yang kurang dll dan nantinya diperbaiki ketika mendaftar dipriode selanjutnya. 

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My yseali journey: sebuah upaya menjenguk juminten yang kuliah di washington [bagian 3].

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terimakasih ceritanya, sangat menginspirasi sob

"Sebelum kita coba berbagai hal menggiurkan di luar sana seperti YSEALI dan berbagai program serupa, ada baiknya kita coba untuk mendefinisikan apa yang sesungguhnya menjadi tujuan kita dalam jangka panjang." Kak, makasih banyak. Kata2 ini bikin saya gak insecure. Terimakasih banyak kak, semoga sukses selalu! Regards, Ahmad

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How to write the essay in the YSEALI Academic Fellowship Application?

I share my tips on how to write a successful essay to apply for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship – dedicated for Vietnamese youths. My sharing is 100% personal and for reference only!

CHIA SẺ KINH NGHIỆM VIẾT BÀI LUẬN ỨNG TUYỂN CHƯƠNG TRÌNH HỌC BỔNG YSEALI ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP

Vừa xem xong 5 bài luận cho các bạn ứng viên đợt Fall 2024 này , cũng là nhân dịp chương trình vừa dời hạn nộp đơn (hạn mới là hết ngày 3/5/2024), mình dành chút thời gian viết bài chia sẻ này, hy vọng là nó sẽ giúp ích được các bạn ứng viên năm nay. Lúc này đăng có lẽ là cũng đã khá muộn, nhưng có hứng thì mình phải ngồi xuống viết liền, dù sao thì cũng dự định viết lâu rồi mà chưa viết hehe. Hy vọng là một số bạn ứng viên đợt này hữu duyên đọc được và có thể rút ra được kinh nghiệm gì đó để điều chỉnh bài luận của các bạn.

Từ năm 2022 đến nay, cứ mỗi lần YSEALI mở đơn ứng tuyển, là mình lại nhận được những tin nhắn từ các bạn ứng viên, nhờ trở thành mentor hoặc xin góp ý cho đơn ứng tuyển của các bạn. Có những bạn là được người quen giới thiệu, có những bạn vô tình tìm thấy mình từ bài viết hoặc video nào đó. Mỗi đợt mình đều góp ý không dưới 5 bài, có đợt cao điểm mình nhớ nhất là có đâu đó hơn 15 bài. Tất nhiên, được nhiều hay ít là phụ thuộc vào quỹ thời gian của mình vào thời điểm đó. Mình không làm dịch vụ, không lấy phí, nên mình không phải là góp ý cho tất cả những bạn đã nhắn cho mình, mà mình chỉ góp ý cho những bạn nào mình cảm nhận được sự chân thành và nghiêm túc với việc ứng tuyển mà thôi.

Những chia sẻ mình sắp viết dưới đây, là đúc kết từ kinh nghiệm cá nhân cũng như từ những quan sát trong quá trình sửa bài luận cho các bạn ứng viên trong 2 năm trở lại đây. Nếu mình nhớ không nhầm, thì trong mỗi đợt mở đơn từ Fall 2022 đến nay, đều có ít nhất 1 bạn trong số những bạn mình từng hỗ trợ được chọn. Tất nhiên là mình cũng không biết các bạn ấy có áp dụng những góp ý mình đã để lại hay không, hơn nữa, thường thì một bạn sẽ tham khảo nhiều anh chị alumni khác nhau chứ không phải một mình mình, nên cũng không dám khẳng định thành công của các bạn ấy là nhờ vào sự hướng dẫn của mình. Nhưng mình có quan sát và phát hiện ra những điểm chung của những chiếc đơn ứng tuyển thành công, tự mình thấy có lý, cũng có chút gọi là tự tin nên mạo muội viết bài chia sẻ này.

Sở dĩ mình mở bài dài như vậy là để nhấn mạnh với mọi người rằng đây không phải là công thức đảm bảo thành công, mà chỉ là một bài chia sẻ. Mình cần phải nhắc đi nhắc lại rằng nó cực kỳ cá nhân, và chỉ mang tính tham khảo thôi nhé mọi người! Cách tiếp cận mà mình chia sẻ có lẽ cũng chỉ áp dụng được cho một số trường hợp thôi, chứ không phải tất cả mọi người đều có thể sử dụng cách viết này.

Một đơn ứng tuyển bao gồm phần biểu mẫu (điền các thông tin cơ bản và liệt kê một số thành tích) và phần bài luận (500 chữ), thì trong bài này, mình chỉ nói về cách tiếp cận phần bài luận thôi nhé.

1️⃣ Nghiên cứu kỹ yêu cầu của chương trình và đề bài

Trước khi bắt đầu viết, bạn nên xem kỹ yêu cầu ứng tuyển của chương trình, và lọc ra những điểm quan trọng.

Phần giới thiệu:

“YSEALI nâng cao năng lực lãnh đạo của thanh niên trong khu vực, tăng cường mối quan hệ giữa Hoa Kỳ và Đông Nam Á, và nuôi dưỡng một cộng đồng các nhà lãnh đạo làm việc xuyên biên giới để giải quyết các vấn đề chung.”

Và phần các tiêu chuẩn:

“– Thể hiện năng lực lãnh đạo trong và ngoài nhà trường, nơi công tác và/hoặc địa phương;

– Có quan tâm, hiểu biết, hoặc kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp về thúc đẩy tinh thần công dân tích cực, môi trường, hoặc doanh nghiệp xã hội, phát triển kinh tế;

– Thể hiện cam kết, hoặc quan tâm đến hoạt động vì cộng đồng, hoạt động tình nguyện và chia sẻ kiến thức, kinh nghiệm;

– Chỉ rõ sự quan tâm nghiêm túc muốn tìm hiểu về Hoa Kỳ và ASEAN;

– Cam kết trở về nước và áp dụng những kỹ năng lãnh đạo và đào tạo đã thu nhận được để mang lại lợi ích cho cộng đồng, Việt Nam, và khối ASEAN;”

Lại tiếp tục lọc ra những từ khoá quan trọng: “giải quyết vấn đề chung”, “năng lực lãnh đạo”, “quan tâm, hiểu biết”, “cam kết”, “kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp, “hoạt động cộng đồng”, “tình nguyện”, “chia sẻ kiến thức”, “ASEAN”, “Hoa Kỳ”, “trở về và áp dụng”, “lợi ích cho cộng đồng”.

Và tất nhiên là phải đọc thật kỹ đề bài, đồng thời cũng lọc ra những từ khoá quan trọng:

Đề bài: What about your background and/or interests makes you competitive for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship? What will you contribute to the Fellowship? How do you expect your participation in the Fellowship will impact your community, country, or the ASEAN region?

– “background and/or interests”

– “contribute to the Fellowship”

– “your participation”, “impact your community, country, or ASEAN”

Khi viết bài, mình sẽ bám sát vào những từ khoá này, để không viết quá lan man, thiếu trọng tâm.

2️⃣ Xác định bố cục bài viết (để lập dàn ý)

Dựa vào những từ khoá trên, mình sẽ lập một dàn ý sơ bộ, để xem bài viết của mình sẽ “flow”như thế nào. Mỗi người sẽ có một cách “flow” riêng, đa số mọi người chọn trả lời lần lượt các câu hỏi và “ghép lại” thành một bài luận. Mình cũng đã từng như vậy trong những bản nháp đầu tiên của mình, nhưng mình gặp nhiều khó khăn trong việc liên kết các ý lại với nhau. Sau gần 20 lần chỉnh sửa (có những lần phải đập đi xây lại toàn bộ), cũng như nhận được sự giúp đỡ của mọi người xung quanh (bao gồm các anh chị YSEALI alumni), mình đã đúc kết được một bố cục cho bài luận của mình (và cũng là bố cục gợi ý của mình cho các bạn ứng viên đã nhờ mình góp ý bài) – và nó đã giúp mình ứng tuyển thành công kỳ Spring 2022, đây cũng chính là lần đầu tiên mình ứng tuyển.

Dưới đây cách “flow” bài của mình:

1/ Nêu lên “vấn đề chung” mà mình đang “giải quyết” (với tư cách là một “lãnh đạo trẻ”) ở đây là gì.

2/ Nêu lên được những “quan tâm, hiểu biết”, hoặc những “hoạt động cộng đồng”, “tình nguyện” mình đã làm trong quá khứ để “giải quyết vấn đề chung” đó như thế nào?

3/ Để thể hiện “cam kết” của mình với việc giải quyết vấn đề đó, mình sẽ làm gì trong tương lai?

4/ Việc tham gia YSEALI sẽ giúp gì cho mình trong việc thực hiện kế hoạch tương lai đó? (Nhắm đến các từ khoá “your participation”, “impact your community, country, or ASEAN”, “trở về và áp dụng”, “lợi ích cho cộng đồng”)

5/ In return, mình sẽ làm gì để “contribute to the Fellowship”(chỗ này có thể tập trung các từ khoá“chia sẻ kiến thức”, “ASEAN”, “Hoa Kỳ”)

Ứng viên của YSEALI AFP mình biết, có 2 trường hợp: một là bạn đã từng làm hoạt động cộng đồng giải quyết một vấn đề xã hội nào đó, hai là bạn chưa có hoạt động nhiều, nhưng có quan tâm, tìm hiểu và nghiên cứu về vấn đề đó, và dự định sẽ hành động trong tương lai. Dù bạn thuộc trường hợp nào đi chăng nữa, thì theo mình đều có thể thử áp dụng bố cục này.

Tất nhiên là có rất nhiều cách sắp xếp ý khác nhau, miễn là bạn có làm bước lập dàn ý này. Mình không khuyến khích đặt bút viết từ đầu đến cuối, vì mình cũng đã thử như vậy và cảm thấy cực kỳ bế tắc 😂.

3️⃣ Tiếp cận từng phần trong dàn ý

Tiếp theo, mình sẽ tìm cách tiếp cận từng phần của bố cục này.

1/ Nêu vấn đề

Đây là một phần rất quan trọng, nhưng cũng là phần mà khá nhiều bài (trong số những bài mình đọc qua) quên đề cập đến nhất. Có lẽ các bạn đã vô tình bỏ qua từ khoá “giải quyết vấn đề chung” trong phần giới thiệu về chương trình. Thực ra, có trường hợp đến khi ứng tuyển YSEALI AFP, bạn mới nhìn lại những hoạt động trong quá khứ của mình, mới xác định được những gì mình làm là đang góp phần giải quyết vấn đề gì. (Vậy nên việc ứng tuyển YSEALI thực sự là một cơ hội đáng giá để mình nhìn lại hành trình đã qua, điều này đối với phát triển bản thân cực kỳ quan trọng!)

Khi đã xác định được vấn đề, mình sẽ nêu nó trong bài viết như thế nào? Mình gợi ý những cách sau (những cách mà mình cho là thể hiện được sự cấp thiết/ quan trọng của vấn đề):

• Mô tả thực trạng bằng quan sát, trải nghiệm của cá nhân mình
• Mô tả thực trạng bằng số liệu khách quan, kết quả khảo sát, nghiên cứu
• Mô tả thực trạng bằng một trường hợp, ví dụ cụ thể (mà mình được biết đến hoặc chứng kiến)

Ví dụ: Những hoạt động cộng đồng của mình xoay quanh việc tạo cơ hội nói tiếng Anh cho cộng đồng ở quê hương mình, thì mình đã mô tả vấn đề là học sinh ở địa phương mình bị thiếu cơ hội luyện nói trong giờ học ở trường (đa số là học nặng về từ vựng và ngữ pháp). Muốn được nói thì các em phải đi học ở các trung tâm tư nhân, mà cách này thì không phải ai cũng chi trả được, nên các em trở nên sợ nói và không sử dụng được tiếng Anh để giao tiếp…

Mình không đưa được số liệu gì hiệu quả nên mình chọn cách mô tả chi tiết và logic nhất có thể, để người đọc nhận thấy được vấn đề này là có tồn tại và cần được giải quyết.

Thường đoạn đầu này cũng sẽ bao gồm câu hook – câu thu hút sự chú ý. Tuy nhiên, đây không phải là viết văn, nên mình nghĩ không nên mất nhiều thời gian chú trọng vào câu hook quá (nhiều bạn hook rất mạnh nhưng sau đó thì nội dung lại không liên quan), mà hãy tập trung vào việc nêu lên được vấn đề, vì giải quyết được nó chính là động lực quan trọng nhất khiến bạn ứng tuyển cho chương trình.

2/ Những gì bạn đã làm để giải quyết vấn đề

(tiếp thu kiến thức, kinh nghiệm làm việc, những dự án cộng đồng, hoạt động ngoại khoá đã tham gia)

Đối với những bạn đã từng tham gia hoặc lãnh đạo một (hoặc nhiều) dự án cộng đồng nào đó, đây là lúc bạn mô tả lại những gì bạn đã làm, kèm với kết quả, những tác động mà bạn đã thực hiện được. Mình khuyến khích chỉ chọn 1 hoặc 2 dự án tiêu biểu nếu bạn có nhiều (tốt nhất vẫn là 1, để viết được sâu sắc và chi tiết). Nếu có những số liệu cụ thể, hoặc ví dụ, thì sẽ càng thuyết phục hơn.

Đây cũng là đoạn bạn được thể hiện năng lực lãnh đạo của mình. Lưu ý, là khéo léo thể hiện năng lực lãnh đạo, chứ không nên trực tiếp nói điều đó ra. Ở đây mình muốn nói tới chính là một kỹ thuật viết mà các “chiến thần học bổng” hay nhắc đến, kỹ thuật “Show, don’t tell”, hay còn gọi là “khoe mà như không khoe”:

Show, don’t tell is a narrative technique used in various kinds of texts to allow the reader to experience the story through actions, words, subtext, thoughts, senses, and feelings rather than through the author’s exposition, summarization, and description. (Copy từ Wikipedia)

Vậy nên thông qua việc mô tả một cách chân thực và chân thành về những điều bạn đã làm, người đọc sẽ tự cảm nhận được năng lực lãnh đạo (và sự nghiêm túc, đam mê, cam kết, cùng rất nhiều những thứ khác) của bạn trong đó, mà không cần phải tự mình nói với ngược đọc. Cũng như việc mình đã không highlight từ “competitive” trong câu hỏi, vì theo mình, ứng viên có competitive hay không là người đọc sẽ cảm nhận được, chứ không phải ứng viên tự đánh giá. Nếu bạn quá chú trọng vào từ khoá này, bạn sẽ có xu hướng sử dụng những câu như: “Tôi nghĩ tôi rất phù hợp với chương trình”, và mình nghĩ đây không phải là một cách viết hiệu quả.

Ví dụ: Mình không trực tiếp viết rằng mình có năng lực lãnh đạo, nhưng mình đã kể lại câu chuyện mình thành lập CLB tiếng Anh ở quê và cùng các bạn tổ chức xxx hoạt động, sự kiện. Mình kể chuyện này ý muốn nói mình đã dùng cách này để mô tả vấn đề nêu ở trước đó, nhưng vô tình nó cũng là cách mình “khoe” về năng lực lãnh đạo của bản thân mà không trực tiếp nói “tôi có năng lực lãnh đạo”.

Còn đối với những bạn cảm thấy mình chưa có những “hành động” rõ ràng, cảm thấy chưa thuyết phục, thì vẫn còn từ khoá “quan tâm”, “hiểu biết” trong phần các tiêu chí, bạn có thể tận dụng để viết phần này. Tiếp nối với phần trước đó – phần nêu vấn đề – bạn có thể đào sâu tìm hiểu vấn đề hơn nữa, để thể hiện bạn rất quan tâm và cam kết muốn đóng góp vào việc giải quyết vấn đề ấy.

Ví dụ: Bạn cảm thấy vấn đề giáo dục giới tính ở Việt Nam chưa được triển khai tốt, nhiều bạn học sinh chưa biết bảo vệ bản thân, bị quấy rối tình dục, có thai ngoài ý muốn… Bạn quan tâm nên đã thực hiện khảo sát để hiểu hơn về thực trạng giáo dục giới tính ở địa phương. Sau khảo sát bạn cảm thấy vấn đề này rất báo động và bạn muốn “hành động” trong tương lai gần.

Dù bạn chưa từng tham gia hoạt động nào, nhưng nếu bạn thể hiện được mong muốn mạnh mẽ của mình với việc giải quyết vấn đề này, YSEALI hoàn toàn có thể trao cơ hội cho bạn. Mình đã từng gặp và quen biết các bạn được chọn khi đang ở giai đoạn lên ý tưởng cho dự án, nên các bạn cứ mạnh dạng ứng tuyển nếu thấy mình thực sự có ý tưởng rất khả thi nha!

Nhưng bạn tuyệt đối không được nói dối. Có những bạn cảm thấy mình chưa có tham gia nhiều, sợ rằng không đủ cạnh tranh với các bạn khác nên đã “bịa” một hoạt động nào đó không có thật. Well, có thể bài viết của bạn ấn tượng vượt qua vòng đơn, nhưng đến vòng phỏng vấn, ban đánh giá đều có thể nhìn ra được. Hơn nữa, hành vi này cũng trái với đạo đức nữa. Vì vậy, xin đừng “bịa”, hãy chân thành và trung thực!

Và cũng không nên tham. Bài luận quan trọng, nhưng những nội dung khác trong đơn cũng quan trọng không kém. Hãy chọn những gì tiêu biểu nhất cho vào bài luận thôi, những thứ khác bạn có thể “khoe” trong phần liệt kê thành tích hoặc hoạt động.

3/ Kế hoạch tiếp theo của bạn là gì?

Nếu bạn đã có hoạt động trong quá khứ, trong phần này, bạn sẽ chia sẻ dự định, định hướng của mình trong tương lai, tất nhiên là phải gắn liên với các hoạt động trước đó và phải bám sát vào vấn đề mà bạn đề cập ở đầu bài. Một số các dự định có thể là:

• Mở rộng một dự án hiện có ở thời điểm hiện tại (thực hiện lại cùng một mô hình nhưng một địa phương khác, hoặc mở rộng quy mô, …)
• Cải thiện một phần nào đó hoặc thay đổi cách hoạt động của dự án cho phù hợp hoặc hiệu quả hơn
• Thành lập một dự án hoàn toàn mới hoặc một dự án được truyền cảm hứng từ một hoạt động nào đó mà bạn đã tham gia trước đó
• Tiếp tục cống hiến cho dự án bạn đang tham gia hiện tại, nhưng với những sáng kiến, cách làm tốt hơn, sáng hơn và chất lượng hơn

Dù là dự định gì đi chăng nữa, thì theo mình tốt nhất là nên đồng nhất với những gì bạn đã viết ở trên, nhằm thể hiện tinh thần “cam kết” của bạn với việc giải quyết vấn đề đó. Ví dụ: không nên viết về những trải nghiệm ở một lĩnh vực rồi lại thành lập một dự án ở một lĩnh vực khác hoàn toàn.

Và hãy cụ thể hoá kế hoạch của bạn bằng những con số: thời gian trong bao lâu, quy mô lớn nhỏ thế nào, mục tiêu tác động được bao nhiêu người. Việc cụ thể hoá giúp người đọc cảm thấy bạn đang rất nghiêm túc và đã có một kế hoạch rất rõ ràng.

4/ YSEALI sẽ giúp được gì cho bạn?

Vậy thì, từ tất cả những gì bạn thể hiện ở trên, nó liên quan gì đến YSEALI? Vừa có, vừa không.

⁃ Có, là vì tham gia YSEALI AFP, bạn sẽ được học và trải nghiệm những điều (điều gì thì các bạn xem trong thông báo của chương trình nhé) mà sẽ giúp các bạn thực hiện được những dự định đã nếu ở phần trước đó. Để viết phần này hiệu quả, mình đề xuất bạn nghiên cứu thật kỹ thông báo của chương trình, xem những hoạt động hoặc kiến thức nào là có liên quan mật thiết đến những kế hoạch tương lai của bạn, và viết về nó, chứ không nên chỉ nêu chung chung hoặc nhắc đến những hoạt động không liên quan. Ví dụ: Dự định của mình là muốn mở rộng quy mô CLB của mình, biến nó thành một tổ chức phi lợi nhuận dành cho thanh niên, thì việc được đi thăm và được trò chuyện với các lãnh đạo của những tổ chức ở Mỹ với tính chất tương tự, hoặc các môn học như Gây quỹ, sẽ giúp mình học được cách vận hành để khi trở về mình có thể “áp dụng” vào tổ chức của mình. Chứ còn “cơ hội trao đổi văn hoá” thì rõ ràng là một hoạt động phụ, không liên quan trực tiếp đến việc mình làm. Nếu viết về nó trong bài viết thì sẽ không khớp với flow và nội dung của bài luận. Tóm lại là, chỉ khi bạn nêu được một cách cụ thể những trải nghiệm YSEALI nào sẽ giúp bạn thực hiện kế hoạch như thế nào, bạn mới thuyết phục được YSEALI vì sao nên trao cơ hội này cho bạn.

⁃ Không, là vì dù bạn không được chọn, bạn sẽ vẫn ấp ủ và thực hiện những dự định ấy mà, đúng không? YSEALI AFP chỉ là một bước đệm, một “điều kiện đủ” cho bạn thực hiện sứ mệnh “lãnh đạo trẻ” của mình mà thôi, chứ không phải là một thứ gì đó không thể thiếu, một “điều kiện cần” trên hành trình “giải quyết vấn đề chung” của bạn. Vậy nên, mình không khuyến khích cách viết kiểu “sau khi tham gia chương trình, tôi sẽ …” vì nó thể hiện bạn phụ thuộc vào YSEALI quá, mà đây thì không giúp bạn thể hiện mình là một “lãnh đạo trẻ” thực sự.

5/ Bạn mang đến gì cho chương trình?

Theo mình, đây có thể là phần khó nghĩ nhất của bài. Đôi khi chúng ta cảm thấy quá bé nhỏ để có thể đóng góp gì đó cho một chương trình lớn như thế này. Nhưng trên thực tế, có khá nhiều điều mà bạn có thể mang đến:

• Kiến thức: Trong chương trình AFP, mọi người đến từ nhiều nơi khác nhau, với những mối quan tâm và chuyên môn khác nhau, chắc chắn sẽ có những điều mà bạn đặc biệt hiểu biết hơn những người khác. Ví dụ, khi hoạt động tình nguyện trong một tổ chức về giáo dục, bạn chắc chắn sẽ hiểu biết nhiều về lĩnh vực này, đây là những thứ mà bạn hoàn toàn có thể mang đến cho chương trình. Những kiến thức này của bạn sẽ cực kỳ có giá trị trong các cuộc thảo luận. Đặc biệt là khi các bạn từ các quốc gia khác cũng sẽ chia sẻ hiểu biết của các bạn ấy về giáo dục chính quốc gia của các bạn ấy, mọi người cùng có cơ hội thảo luận, học hỏi lẫn nhau. Hoặc nếu bạn học một chuyên ngành nào đó có những kiến thức chuyên liên quan phần nào đến chủ để bạn tham gia, bạn cũng có thể chia sẻ kiến thức chuyên môn của mình với mọi người. Ngoài ra, hiểu biết của bạn về văn hoá Việt Nam cũng là một điều chương trình rất cần.
• Kỹ năng: Nếu bạn có một kỹ năng đặc biệt nào đó như làm vlog, nhiếp ảnh, viết lách,… bạn cũng có thể đóng góp cho chương trình bằng cách tận dụng kỹ năng của bạn để giúp YSEALI truyền thông sau chương trình, liên tục lan toả những giá trị của YSEALI đến nhiều bạn trẻ hơn.
• Kinh nghiệm: Nếu bạn đã đi làm, hoặc đã thành lập một dự án khá thành công, bạn có thể chia sẻ những bài học mình đã học được và những kinh nghiệm mình đã đúc kết được (thông qua khó khăn, thử thách hoặc thất bại…). Mình nhớ không nhầm thì trong bài viết của mình, mình đã viết rằng mình mong muốn được chia sẻ lại cách mình đã thành lập CLB ở quê như thế nào, và mong có thể truyền cảm hứng cho các bạn leader khác cũng quay lại quê hương để tạo giá trị.

4️⃣ Viết bài và proofread

Sau khi có được ý tưởng viết cho từng phần, bạn có thể hệ thống lại thành một dàn ý chi tiết, và viết thành văn một bài luận trọn vẹn. Một điều không thể tránh khỏi là bạn sẽ phải viết lại bài của mình rất nhiều lần, kể cả dàn ý lẫn bài luận. Mỗi lần sửa, bạn không nên xoá đi bất kỳ một version nào bạn đã viết mà hãy đánh dấu nó thành Ver 1, Ver 2 (cũng có thể ghi chú thêm ngày viết). Vì tất cả những điều bạn từng viết đều có thể kết nối lại với nhau bằng một cách nào đó mà bạn không thể ngờ đấy! Connecting the dots!

Mình khuyến khích bạn nên đọc đi đọc lại nhiều lần, tự mình nhận xét flow bài đã mượt chưa, và bạn có thuyết phục được chính mình với bài luận này không. Nếu bạn cũng chưa thể bị thuyết phục, hãy sửa lại cho đến khi bạn cho là tạm ổn, rồi hãy nhờ đến sự giúp đỡ proofread từ người khác.

Bạn có thể tìm đến sự giúp đỡ từ ai?

• Những người làm việc, học tập cùng bạn (trong cùng dự án…)
• Những người bạn cho rằng cực kỳ hiểu bạn (một người mentor hoặc bạn thân – đọc hiểu được tiếng Anh)
• Alumni của YSEALI
• Alumni của những chương trình học bổng khác

Tất nhiên có rất nhiều bạn không cần proofread nhưng vẫn có một bài xuất sắc và vẫn được chọn, nên việc proofread này rất là optional luôn. Và nếu được góp ý, bạn cũng đừng vội sửa theo mà hãy xác định xem góp ý đó có làm lệch ý của bạn hay không. Suy cho cùng, bạn mới là người hiểu bản thân mình và những ý nghĩ, động cơ của mình nhất.

Sau cùng, mình vẫn muốn nhấn mạnh một lần nữa, bài viết này cực kỳ cá nhân, và nó chỉ nói rõ 1 trong rất rất nhiều cách tiếp cận bài luận ứng tuyển học bổng YSEALI. Mình mong sẽ giúp các bạn ứng viên cảm thấy đỡ hoang mang hơn, đặc biệt là các bạn lần đầu ứng tuyển chưa biết cách viết luận. Nhưng mình cũng không khuyến khích các bạn bám theo cách này 100%, hãy sáng tạo, miễn sao bài luận của bạn tự nhiên, và chân thật nhất với con người bạn và những gì thuộc về bạn.

Cảm ơn mọi người đã đọc đến đây. Mình cũng sẽ tự đọc lại nhiều lần và tiếp tục chỉnh sửa, bổ sung để bài viết dễ hiểu và có ích hơn!

Chúc các bạn ứng viên có một mùa ứng tuyển YSEALI AFP thành công!

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Welcome to the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Institute on Civic Engagement at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

We are honored to host you in this program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

What is YSEALI?

Educational and cultural exchange to build the leadership capabilities of young professionals in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Southeast Asia, and promote collaboration in the ASEAN community.

Why YSEALI?

Approximately 65% of people in the ASEAN region are under the age of 35. YSEALI is an effort to harness the extraordinary potential of youth in the region to address critical challenges and expand opportunities.

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Our goal at UNO is to make this international exchange one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of your lifetime. You'll experience academic and community activities that will improve your understanding of civic engagement, leadership development, U.S. diversity and democracy, and much more.

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Learn about details about the institute, program schedule, program team, and your educational study tour.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: FALL 2023 YSEALI ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP   

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowships for Fall 2023!

Program Overview

The YSEALI Academic Fellowship will bring exceptional young leaders, aged 18-25, from Southeast Asian countries to the United States develop professional and leadership skills. All expenses will be covered by the program.

The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is an intensive short-term academic program that provides young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States and of a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.  The Fellowship will focus on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.  The Academic Fellowship is a five-week in-person program in the United States between September to November 2023. Programing will consist of a series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities. During the residency, participants will also have opportunities to engage in educational and cultural activities outside of the classroom. If conditions allow, the Fellowship will include an educational study tour to other areas of the United States, where they will meet with local, state, private, and nonprofit organizations. Note that if the program takes place virtually, Fellows will engage in similar activities but online from their home countries.Shape

Program Themes

• YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement will provide Fellows with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups.  The Fellowship will define civic engagement, examine its development in the United States, and explore topics such as active citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, and volunteerism.  Other topics such as civil rights, social justice, entrepreneurship, ethics, leadership, and media will be discussed.  Fellows will also meet with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives of non-profit organizations.  Throughout the Fellowship participants will develop innovative and practical plans to become engaged citizens in their own communities.  The University of Nebraska – Omaha and Portland State University will each conduct and host one Institute.
• YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Environmental Issues The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Environmental Issues will explore the role that environmental policy has played in the economic and political development of the United States.  The Fellowship will use experiential learning techniques to expose participants to current themes in the field, including climate change, sustainable development/sustainable agricultural practices, food security, ecotourism, renewable energy generation, and water management and treatment.  Fellows will explore the issues from numerous angles: local grassroots activism and civic initiatives, impacts on marginalized communities, private sector approaches, global multilateral efforts, and federal government policies and regulation.  Finally, the Fellowship will explore environmental issues in the context of a globalized society and draw comparisons between the United States and the participants’ home countries.  Fellows will also meet with community leaders, and representatives of non-profit organizations.  The University of Montana and the East-West Center in Honolulu, HI will each conduct and host one Institute.
• YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development will provide Fellows with an overview of entrepreneurial approaches that are employed to address social and economic issues. The Fellowship will review the development, history, challenges, and successes of enterprises and community leaders, in the United States and globally. Topics include, but are not limited to, trade; investment; financial literacy; banking; microfinance; organizational development and management; grant writing; innovation; emerging markets and risk analysis; strategic business planning; corporate social responsibility; and women and minorities in entrepreneurship. Students will also meet with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives of nonprofit organizations. The University of Connecticut and the University of Texas-Austin will each conduct and host one Institute.

Fellowship Qualifications

The YSEALI Academic Fellows are expected to be full-time undergraduate students from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years, who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, extracurricular activities, or their profession. Their fields of study will be varied, and may include the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, business, and other professional fields. Emphasis should be made on recruiting Fellows from non-elite backgrounds, from both rural and urban areas, and with little or no prior experience in the United States or elsewhere outside their home country. In addition, recruitment of Fellows should include the underserved including but not limited to indigenous groups, ethnic minority communities, and candidates with disabilities. Please note ECA’s commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities in all ECA programming. Host universities will provide special accommodations for YSEALI Academic Fellows with disabilities as needed.

Applicants must be:

• Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application, although exceptional applicants over 25 may be considered if they meet all other eligibility requirements;
• A citizen and resident of the Philippines;
• A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years;
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English;
• Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
• Eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa; and

Selection criteria; successful applicants should:

• Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, or Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development;
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community;
• Demonstrate a commitment or interest in community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
• Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and Southeast Asia as a region;
• Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour;
• Have a commitment to return to their home country to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the region of Southeast Asia; and
• Have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.

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Other Essential Program Information

• Program Funding: Through cooperative agreements to the implementing partners, ECA will cover all participant costs, including program administration; international and visa travel, travel allowances, domestic travel and ground transportation; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence.  If the program must shift to a virtual format, ECA will work with the cooperative partners to provide a technology stipend to the Fellows.
• Program Requirements and Restrictions: Candidates should be made aware that they are applying for an intensive and rigorous academic program and are expected to fully participate in all aspects of the Fellowship.  Participants must attend all lectures, participate in all required organized activities, and complete all assignments.  Family members and/or friends may not accompany or join participants for any part of the program.  Please make these requirements clear to all nominees.
• English Language Ability: English Language proficiency is required to participate in this program.  All candidates must be proficient in English so that they can actively participate in the academic program.  Therefore, candidate interviews must be conducted in English.  Host institutions will consider the varying levels of participants’ comprehension and speaking ability and will prepare lectures and discussions that meet the highest academic standards while using language appropriate for students where English is their second or third language.  Posts must indicate the level of English language fluency in the nomination form.
• Housing and Meal Arrangements: Housing will be in shared or single university dorms on campus or full-service hotels within walking distance of most classroom activities. Male and female participants will be housed in separate quarters. In addition to regular group meals and a university meal plan, participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on their own.  It is important that nominees are aware of these arrangements and that they are comfortable with such accommodations.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Care will be taken to ensure that any special requirements regarding diet, daily worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied.  Special accommodations will be made available to the greatest extent possible. Should a participant need to quarantine due to positive COVID-19 test results, accommodations will follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
• Health Benefits: All participants will receive the Department of State’s Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) health benefit during the U.S.-based in-person component, which provides coverage of up to $100,000 with a $25 co-pay per medical visit and a $75 co-pay per emergency room visit, for the duration of the program.  Pre-existing conditions may be covered up to $100,000, subject to policy exclusions and limitations.  ASPE also covers up to $500 for routine COVID-19 testing requirements in the United States.  COVID-19 is treated like any other illness under the ASPE health benefits plan.  Information on the health benefit program may be found online at https://www.sevencorners.com/gov/usdos .
• Travel Policy: Participants are not allowed to arrive in the United States prior to the start date of the Fellowship or remain in the United States after the end date.  Similarly, participants are not permitted to leave the Fellowship to visit relatives or friends while in the United States.  If a relative or friend wishes to visit a participant, it will be considered on a case- by-case basis in consultation with the ECA program officer, the implementing partner, and the host institution.  Participants are required to return to their home countries immediately following the end of the Institute.
• Grounds for Dismissal: Violations of program rules, host institution rules, or local, state, or federal laws can be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.  It is important that these requirements and restrictions be made clear to all candidates before nominations are submitted.
• Virtual Program Contingency: Should health, safety, and travel conditions pose significant challenges, the Academic Fellowship will pivot to a virtual format.  The virtual program would consist of a minimum of 36 hours of required programming with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning.  To the extent possible, the virtual programming would include lectures, small group discussions, videos, readings, panels, site visits, leadership development, assignments, and individual and group activities.  Participants would be expected to fully participate in the entire virtual program from their location.
• Connectivity: Participants will need access to a computer and a stable internet connection to engage in pre-Fellowship orientation activities.  If a participant does not have access to these two items, the cooperative partners will work with the Fellow and post to facilitate access.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What degree of English proficiency should I have? All participants must be fully proficient in English. Throughout the program, they will need to fully understand lectures, actively participate in discussions, and read and write assignments in English.
• Can an applicant who is a dual citizen (U.S. and country of origin) participate in the Academic Fellows Program? No.  U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are NOT eligible to participate in this program.
• I have been to the U.S. before; would I be disqualified? No.  Applicants with very minimal experience in the United States may be considered for the program.  However, priority will be given to applicants with no previous experience in the United States.
• If I have relatives in the U.S., would I have time to see them? Participants will NOT be allowed to leave the program to visit relatives or friends.  Occasionally, it is possible for a relative or friend to visit the participant on a specific day designated by the host institution if the schedule permits.  These situations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the program officer and the host institution.
• Can I arrive early/late or stay after the Program? No.  Participants who choose to travel to the United States as YSEALI Academic Fellows are required to abide by the terms and conditions of the program.  These terms state that Fellows may NOT arrive in the United States before the program start date or remain in the country after the close of the program.

Application and Fellowship Timeline

• April 3, 2023: Application opens
• May 1, 2023 11:59 PM, Philippine Standard Time: Application closes
• May 15-19, 2023: Notification of shortlisted applicants.
• July-August 2023: Announcement of results
• Between September-November 2023: Academic Fellowship Program (contingent upon health, safety, and travel conditions)

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Application deadline: May 1, 2023, 11:59 P.M. Philippine Standard Time  

• Due to the number of applications received, the Secretariat may not be able to acknowledge receipt of each application.
• Only shortlisted applicants for interviews will be notified by May 19, 2023.
• Successful applicants will be notified via email.  Results will also be posted on the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ official Facebook page .
• For questions, please email

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The YSEALI Fellows

The YSEALI Fellows programs brings emerging leaders in these fields from Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam (ASEAN member countries) to the United States for an intensive four-week program designed to provide young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills and broaden their professional expertise.

There are two types of YSEALI Fellows with the following criteria and eligibility requirements:

YSEALI Academic Fellowship

The YSEALI Academic Fellowships (for leaders between 18-25 years old) are intensive short term academic Institutes whose purpose is to provide groups of young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States and a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.  The Fellowship focuses on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, and the five-week Institutes will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.

YSEALI Professional Fellowship

The YSEALI Professional Fellowship (for leaders between 26-35 years old) is a professional development exchange program for the best and brightest community leaders from ASEAN, working in the fields of civic engagement, NGO management, economic empowerment, governance, legislative process, environmental and natural resources management. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program provides participants a month-long fellowship at U.S.-based non-profit or other organizations, government offices or legislative bodies. Fellows will work with community leaders to enhance their practical expertise, leadership skills and professional contacts to address issues in their home communities.

Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be:

• A YSEALI member – Click  here  to become a YSEALI member;
• Be a Malaysian citizen residing in one of the 10 ASEAN member countries;
• Have a track record of making an impact in their community, institution or company;
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; and
• Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.

Selection Criteria Applicants should:

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community;
• Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in one of the YSEALI themes;
• Demonstrate a commitment or interest in community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
• Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and ASEAN as a region;
• Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour;
• Have a commitment to return to their home country to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the ASEAN region; and
• Preferably have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.

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The  YSEALI Academic Fellows Program  brings undergraduates or recently graduated students between the ages of 18 and 25 to the United States for a five-week institute held on the campus of a U.S. college or university.  Academic institutes cover the following YSEALI themes:

• Civic engagement
• Environmental issues & natural resources management
• Entrepreneurship and economic development

The programs will utilize a hybrid format with an initial virtual component. An in-person component will take place in the United States at the host institution—contingent upon health, safety, and travel conditions. The exact dates for both program components will be determined at the time of selection.

Who is eligible to apply?

Young leaders from all 11 YSEALI countries (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam) who members that are current undergraduate or graduate students or recently graduated. Participants are selected by their local embassy based on their background, experience, leadership record, and commitment to service. Click  country-specific application and recruitment information for details.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must be:

• Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application, although exceptional applicants over 25 can be considered if they meet all other eligibility requirements;
• A citizen of one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam;
• A resident of one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam;
• A full-time undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduate of college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or young professional who has recently joined the workforce;
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; and
• Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.

What are the selection criteria?

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and track record in their university, place of work, and/or community;
• Demonstrate knowledge, or professional experience in one of the YSEALI themes: civic engagement, environment and natural resources management, or entrepreneurship and economic development;
• Demonstrate a commitment to community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
• Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States, ASEAN, and Southeast Asia as a region;
• Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour;
• Have a commitment to return to their home country to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the region; and
• Preferably have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.

What is the application process timeline?

For details, please visit  country-specific information .

How do I apply?

Participants are selected by their local embassies. For details, visit  country-specific application and recruitment information .

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I am currently 25 years old but will turn 26 before the YSEALI Academic Fellowship starts. Am I eligible?

Yes, you are still eligible. The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is designed for participants ages 18-25, but we will consider older applicants if they meet all other requirements.

I am a 26 year old working professional, and I graduated four years ago. May I apply?

Yes.  While, the YSEALI Academic Fellows program is geared for emerging students and recently-graduated leaders who are between the ages of 18 and 25, older candidates may be considered.  However, the YSEALI Professional Fellows program – designed for up-and-coming young leaders who are early in their careers  – may be the appropriate track choice.

I am not currently a student. Am I still eligible to be a YSEALI Academic Fellow?

Yes, YSEALI Academic Fellows should be current full-time undergraduate students or have graduated from college in the past four years.

What degree of English proficiency should I have?

All YSEALI Fellows must be fully proficient in English. YSEALI Academic Fellows will need to fully understand lectures, actively participate in discussions, and read and write assignments in English. TOEFL scores are not required, but all shortlisted candidates will participate in interviews at the U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or other location, where your English abilities will be assessed.

Do I have to submit my English score report, such as TOEFL or IELTS, if I have it?

No. Please indicate clearly your English test score, if available, and date taken, in your application form, where applicable, but don’t submit your score report.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring original copy of English score report, if available, to the interview.

I studied in the U.S. on an educational program. Can I apply for a YSEALI Fellowship?

Studying in the U.S. previously is not a reason that an applicant would be excluded for consideration for the YSEALI Fellowship.  However, there will be a preference towards participants who have not been to the United States previously.

I have been to the U.S. before; am I disqualified?

No.  Candidates with minimal experience in the United States may be considered for the program.  However, priority may be given to excellent applicants with no previous experience in the United States.

I participated in an exchange program funded by the U.S. State Department a few years ago. Am I eligible?

Yes. Being a State alumnus is not a reason that an applicant would be excluded for consideration for the YSEALI Fellowship.   However, priority may be given to excellent applicants with no previous experience in the United States.

I am a citizen of Vietnam but living in England. Am I eligible?

No, you must be a citizen of and residing in one of the 10 ASEAN countries.

I am a citizen of the Vietnam but living in Indonesia. Am I eligible?

Yes. If you are a citizen of one ASEAN country and be residing in another ASEAN country, you are eligible to apply for the YSEALI program in the country of your citizenship.

I graduated from a 3 year curriculum college (cao đẳng). Am I eligible?

Yes. Vietnamese citizens between the age 18 and 25, full-time undergraduate student or those who have graduated from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning, are eligible to apply.

How do I become a YSEALI Member?

You may join YSEALI online  here .

Can I submit my application directly to the Embassy in Hanoi, or the Consulate General in HCMC?

No. Please submit ONLINE your complete application dossier in one PDF file which includes: complete application form, official transcript, and a confidential letter of recommendation.

Can I submit my application dossier via e-mail?

No. Please submit ONLINE your complete application dossier which includes: complete application form, official transcript, and a confidential letter of recommendation at the appropriate link, as mentioned in the program announcement.

My official academic transcripts for years of university are in Vietnamese.

Do i have to submit notarized english translation of the documents.

No. Official academic transcripts for years of university can be either in Vietnamese, or English.

My official academic transcripts for years of university are in German.

Please submit notarized English translation of the transcripts if they are not in Vietnamese or English.

I am a freshman at university, and have not yet received my first academic transcript at university?

What should i submit instead.

First year students must submit official transcripts for years of high school study.

The letter of recommendation from my current supervisor is in Vietnamese.

Do i have to submit notarized english translation of the letter.

No. Letter of recommendation can be either in Vietnamese or English.

Can my recommender send his/her letter of recommendation to the program via e-mail?

No. Letters of recommendation must be included in your application dosser, as mentioned in the program announcement. Letters of recommendation must contain the recommender’s signature, as well as his/her title and contact information.

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The U.S. Embassy Yangon is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the 2018 YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement.

WHAT: The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement will provide Fellows with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society as individuals and groups.  The Institute will define civic engagement, examine its development in the U.S., and explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism.  Other topics such as civil rights, entrepreneurship, ethics, and media will be discussed. The exchange will consist of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. Educational travel, site visits, and volunteer opportunities will complement classroom activities.

WHERE AND WHEN: Kennesaw State University (from January 31, 2018 – March 11, 2018) the University of Nebraska-Omaha (from March 24, 2018- April 28, 2018) and Arizona State University (from March 25, 2018- April 29, 2018).

WHO: A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years. All candidates must have a strong interest in related topic but can come from any field of study.

  ELIGIBILITY: 

  An applicant must:

• Be a Myanmar citizen
• Be between 18 and 25 years of age;
• Have a strong interest in ASEAN-related issues;
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English;
• Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in respective areas;
• Leadership qualities and commitment to community;
• Have approval from your current employer or university to take a leave of absence;
• Be currently living and working in his/her home country;
• Be committed to returning to his/her home country after completion of the program and
• Be willing to join the broader YSEALI network.

A complete application includes:

• Completed, signed application form
• A personal essay
• High school completion certificate that shows your marks (scores)
• University transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation

The application submission period is OVER.

For more information, please contact the Cultural Affairs Unit, Public Affairs Section, American Embassy, 110 University Avenue, Kamayut Township, Yangon; Ph: 7536509/7505113, Ext: 4381; email: [email protected] .

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JAKARTA  – Applications for the U.S.-sponsored Fall 2023 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship program are now open through April 17, 2023.  The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is an intensive short-term academic program which provides groups of young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States and a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. Since Spring 2015, hundreds of Indonesian YSEALI members have joined fellows from other ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to complete a YSEALI Academic Fellowship on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.

“The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is the U.S. government’s signature program bringing exceptional young leaders from Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, to the United States to further develop their professional and leadership skills,” said U.S. Embassy Spokesperson Michael D. Quinlan. “The scholarship covers visas, airline tickets, living costs, tuition fees, insurance, and other expenses related to academic activities during the program.”

Celebrating its 10th year anniversary in 2023, YSEALI builds the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthens ties between the United States and Southeast Asia, and nurtures a community of leaders who work across borders to solve shared issues through a variety of programs and engagements.  YSEALI programs, along with other U.S.-sponsored people-to-people initiatives, showcase the U.S government’s commitment to strengthening ties among the combined one billion people of the United States and Southeast Asia.

The five-week fellowship programs consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.  The coursework and classroom activities are complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community.  During the academic residency, participants also have opportunities to engage in educational and cultural activities outside of the classroom. If conditions allow, Fellowships include an educational study tour to other areas of the United States where participants meet with local, state, private, and nonprofit organizations working in the field.

“YSEALI gave me an opportunity to enhance my leadership skills and empower me to be a more visionary Deaf woman leader in Indonesia,” said Nissi Taruli Felicia Naibaho, YSEALI’s first Deaf fellow who is originally from Jakarta and went on a Civic Engagement-themed fellowship at the University of Nebraska at Omaha last August. “After completing the program, YSEALI gave me a wider and bigger network. I can collaborate with more communities and organizations to make Indonesia more inclusive.”

YSEALI members aged 18-25 who are who are current students, or who graduated from university less than five years ago are eligible to apply for YSEALI Academic Fellowship program.  Underserved communities, including indigenous groups and candidates with disabilities, are also encouraged to apply.  More information on how to apply can be found  here .

By U.S. Embassy Jakarta | 30 March, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases

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