CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ASEAN-China Young Leaders Programme (ACYLP)

The Special AFMAM Plus China 2022 will be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on-site on the week of 5 to 11 December 2022 and the 3rd AFMAM TOT 2022 Plus China in the ASEAN Secretariat (TBC), Jakarta, Indonesia on the week of 12 to 18 December 2022.
 

Eligibility and Qualifications 

The following qualifications are eligible to apply:

Special AFMAM Plus China 2022

• Enrolled as a student of tertiary education institution taking diploma or undergraduate studies (or equivalent level) from any disciplines at education institutions in the ASEAN Member States when the programme takes place.
• Between 18 and 23 years of age when the programme takes place.
• English proficient, verbal and written.

3rd AFMAM TOT 2022 Plus China 

• Participated and completed in at least one AFMAM.
• Between 18 and 26 years of age when the programme takes place.
• English proficient, verbal and written.

Below are the required documents you need to prepare before applying:

• Personal data.
• Full face photo in soft copy (please ensure your file is in JPG or JPEG format and does not exceed 500 KBs).
• Passport/ID that has your face (please ensure your file is in JPG or JPEG format and does not exceed 500 KBs).
• Letter of Recommendation from respective department/faculty/university/education institution for each person (please ensure that your file is in PDF format and does not exceed 500 KBs). This is written in free format on letterhead paper signed by authorised official of your institution verifying: Name, department, faculty, and the current semester you are at.
• List of five most noteworthy personal achievements of each applicant (please share not more than 5 achievements briefly and concisely, do not write a CV!).

• An individual essay that addresses the following questions in no more than 800 words:

1. What does ASEAN-China relations mean to you?
2. How do you think ASEAN-China relations have an impact on the countries and/or citizens in ASEAN region?
3. What is one important ASEAN regional issue that you think needs to be addressed at the ASEAN-China level? What are some solutions that you would propose to resolve this issue? 

• A 1.5-minute creative video introducing yourself, what drives you to participate in the ASEAN-CHINA Young Leaders Programme and your passion for developing sustainable strategies. 

FOR 3RD AFMAM TOT 2022 PLUS CHINA

• A letter of intent of not more than 500 words, demonstrating your commitment to learn and organise an AFMAM Workshop/Conference in your home country upon completion of the programme (inclusive of importance of ASEAN and youth engagement).

USEFUL TIP: If your video link is too long, please use Bitly (https://bitly.com/), a URL shortening service and link management platform conveniently available online, to shorten it. Please do not infringe other parties’ copyrights relating to your video.

IMPORTANT: Please rename every document using the format: Country (ISO 3-Digit Alphabetic Codes)-Full Name (as listed on Passport)-Document Name (e.g., IDN-Priskila-Passport). Before completing the form, firstly put all your files (be mindful of the required specifications!) in one folder for easy access. 

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME

• The programme will be fully funded by the organisers. Includes round trip from city of the country of origin to Siem Reap, Cambodia for the Special AFMAM 2022 Plus China and Jakarta, Indonesia at the ASEAN Secretariat (TBC) for the 3rd AFMAM TOT Plus China, accommodation and meals.

• Enables you to understand ASEAN diplomacy and how decision-makers of the ASEAN Member States address regional issues by involving in the authentic simulation exercises. 
• Provides you an opportunity to improve essential skills and knowledge, particularly on global awareness, cross-cultural skills, critical and inventive thinking, negotiation, public speaking, consensus-building as well as leadership. 
• An exciting and unforgettable lifetime experience with us and your peers from other ASEAN Member States and China.
• A network of young leaders from across the ASEAN region and China.

HOW TO APPLY

Register HERE (for ASEAN Students). Deadline: Special AFMAM Plus China - 14 October 2022. 3rd AFMAM TOT Plus China 2022 - 21 October 202225 September 2022. Incomplete completion of the form will not be further processed for shortlisting. Don’t let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of becoming a cadre of future young leaders!