The YSEALI Academic Fellowship will bring current and recently graduated students from ASEAN member countries to the U.S. for five week Institutes at preeminent U.S. universities and colleges. The Institutes will include an academic residency, leadership development, an educational study tour, local community service activities, and opportunities to engage with American peers. All programs will conclude in Washington, D.C. to allow for networking with policy makers, government representatives, businesses, and think tanks.
To apply for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship, submit the following
items to YSEALIThailand@state.gov:
Completed Application (below);
Current CV (limit 2 pages);
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from advisors, professors,
supervisors or community leaders who can speak to your character, performance, and past experience relating to the YSEALI topic that you are applying for. Family members and personal friends may not provide letters of recommendation.
The deadline to apply is 10:00 PM (Thailand Time), 25 October 2017.
We anticipate the final selection will be announced by early December 2017.
Eligibility Are you a YSEALI member?
Only YSEALI members are eligible to apply for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship Institutes Program. If you are not yet a member, please sign up now at http://asean.usmission.gov/yseali.
Note: There is no cost or commitment to become a member.
Yes
No, but I have just signed up at http://asean.usmission.gov/yseali.
Please check all that apply to you. I am:
A citizen of Thailand.
A resident of Thailand (currently studying or living in Thailand).
Between 18-25 years of age.
A full-time undergraduate student from university or other institutions in Thailand.
A recent graduate, having completed an undergraduate degree within the past four years.
YSEALI Academic Fellowship Institutes Spring 2018 will be hosted at the
following institutes. Please choose your preferred institute.
Note: You can only apply to one Academic Fellows Program during the Spring 2018 application. If it is determined that you have applied to more than one Fellows program during this application period, your application will be deemed ineligible and your name will be removed from consideration.
Note: The U.S. Embassy Bangkok will make the final selection and may move candidates to different themes or institutes.
Kennesaw State University, Civic Engagement (from Jan. 31 – Mar. 11, 2018)
University of Nebraska-Omaha, Civic Engagement (from Mar. 24 – Apr. 28,
2018)
Arizona State University, Civic Engagement (from Mar. 25 – Apr. 29, 2018)
University of Connecticut, Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (from Mar. 17 – Apr. 20, 2018)
Arizona State University, Social Entrepreneurship and Economic
Development (from Mar. 25 – Apr. 29, 2018)
Directions To apply for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship, submit the following items to YSEALIThailand@state.gov before 10pm (Thailand time) 25 October 2017:
Completed application
Current CV (limit 2 pages)
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Personal Information This information below must match your passport or other government- issued ID.
Surname (family name) *
Given Names *
Contact Information Primary Telephone (Include country code) *
Other Telephone (include country code) *
E-mail Address * Re-type E-mail Address * Biographical Information What is your native language?
Please rate your English language proficiency on a scale from 1-5, with 5 being able to deliver high level academic or professional presentations to native English-speaking audiences. *
Gender *
Female
Male
Date of Birth month, day, year (Example: June 1, 1995) * City/Town of Birth * State/Province of Birth * Country of Birth * Country of Citizenship *
Do you have any dietary restrictions? *
No
Yes (please list)
Do you have any physical conditions or allergies about which we need to be aware to prepare for your participation in the Summit? *
No
Yes (please list)
Have you participated in any other YSEALI activities? *
No
Yes (please list)
Current Contact Address
Street Address * Street Address #2 (If applicable) City/Town * Country * Postal Code * Telephone (including country code) * Skype ID Facebook Account Twitter Account Home Address (if different from current address) Street Address Street Address #2 (If applicable) City/Town Country Postal Code
Educational Experience Current or Most Recent Education Experience
School or University Name *
Dates Attended (Format MM/YY) * City * Country * Current Year in University * Field of Study *
Do you use English in your professional or academic settings? *
No
Yes (Please describe)
Graduation Year (or estimate)*
2012 2017
2013 2018
2014 2019
2015 2020 2016 other:
Current Employer (including full-time or part-time employment, and/or paid internship)
Current Employer Name *
Dates of Employment (Format MM/YY) *
Position Title * City * Country * Website
Volunteer or community service experience
Name of organization/community in which you have performed volunteer or community service
When did you join this volunteer or community service activity? (MM/YYYY)
Memberships in Associations, Clubs, etc. Please include dates. (MM/YYYY)
Please list any additional information about activities, organizations, or jobs you would like to share that is not evident from your CV.
International Experience Do you have any previous non-YSEALI-related experience working or studying in the U.S.? *
No
Yes
If you answered yes, please provide information about your previous U.S. travel, including purposes and dates (MM/YYYY).
Please indicate the other areas of the world you have visited:
Africa ASEAN (outside your home country)
Australia Asia (Other)
Eastern Europe Middle East
North America South America
Western Europe Not applicable
If you have traveled outside of your home country, indicate the purpose of travel:
Study Visit family members
Leisure/tourism Volunteer activity
Work experience other:
Please list any additional information about any activities or other networking opportunities you would like to explore during the YSEALI Academic Fellowship in the U.S.
Emergency Contact Information
Give the name and contact information of a spouse, relative and/or close friend which U.S. Embassy staff can contact in case of an emergency.
Title * Surname (family name) * Given Name(s) * Relationship to You * Street Address * Street Address #2 (If applicable) City/Town * Country * Postal Code *
Primary Telephone (Include country code) * Secondary Telephone (Include country code) *
E-mail address * Re-type E-mail address *
Essays Please answer the following three essay questions in 250 words or less each*:
1. How do you expect your participation in the Fellowship will affect your community, country, or the ASEAN region? (250 words or less)
2. Please provide a short biographic paragraph that can be used on the program website to tell others about you in the event that you are selected to participate in the program. (250 words or less)
3. Successful applicants demonstrate a commitment to return to Thailand to apply
leadership skills and training gained from the Fellowship in order to benefit their communities, country, and/or the ASEAN region. Please explain what activities, services, or programs you would like to implement in the future, and how these will benefit your community, Thailand, and/or the ASEAN region. (250 words or less)
* Indicates a required field
Program Terms and Conditions If you have any questions about the application process or program terms and conditions, please contact U.S. Embassy Bangkok at YSEALIThailand@state.gov.
Read and check each statement below to indicate agreement.
As a participant in the YSEALI Academic Fellowship Institutes, I hereby agree
to the following terms and conditions: * I release the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Department of State to use any photographs and written statements for program promotion, published advertising and other marketing purposes.
I understand that the grant will cover the cost of travel to the U.S. for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship Institutes. In addition, I understand shared lodging will be covered as well as most meals.
I certify that I will comply with all laws, regulations and/or restrictions of appropriate government agencies in the U.S. and will have to comply with the U.S. Department of State' participant Code of Conduct upon my selection into this program.
I certify that the information given in this form is complete and true and that I will fulfill my obligations and responsibilities as stated.
Directions To apply for the YSEALI Academic Fellowship, submit the following items to YSEALIThailand@state.gov before 10pm (Thailand time) 25 October 2017:
Completed application Current CV (limit 2 pages) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Technical details: Applications can be submitted in either Microsoft Word or .pdf format Use the subject line “YSEALI Application Spring 2018_Your Full Name.” Submission via email will automatically log the date and time an application submission is made, and the U.S. Embassy will use this information to determine whether an application has been submitted on time. Late applications will neither be reviewed nor considered.
