East-West Center Advanced Leadership Program

The program creates a collaborative environment for a small team of up to four individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

ALP participants engage in a co-designed program that blends structured activities with independent work, research, and professional exploration. The East-West Center’s campus becomes their focal point, featuring involvement in activities alongside the EWC’s Leadership Program. Moreover, participants can attend seminars, fostering connections with a wider network of professionals, research fellows, and students. To this end, you shall develop a Professional Development Plan that details the scope of your involvement and interaction in the program and expected outcomes. The development of and your adherence to this Plan will be monitored by the Leadership Program Senior Manager.

Tailored for individuals with 10-15 years of professional experience who are transitioning or expanding their careers to focus on leadership education and development within any sector, eligible candidates should exhibit a track record in leadership, a passion for personal and professional reflection, and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region’s future prosperity and sustainability.

Key Components

• Collaborate with the Leadership Program team to co-design and deliver sessions within EWC leadership programs.
• Enhance individual career development by self-designing a space for research and exploration aligned with professional and personal interests
• Interact with other ALP fellows and the Leadership Programs team on peer coaching, leading to an acceleration of learning through diverse perspectives, insights, and shared challenges.
• Network with research fellows, visiting scholars, professionals, practitioners, and students.
• Participate and engage in East-West Center seminars, events, and programs.
• Ideal for professionals unable to take extended sabbaticals

Cost Covered 

• Accommodation in an EWC residential hall up to US $1,890
• Monthly stipend of up to US $1,000/month for some living expenses
• SEVIS reimbursement upon arrival in Hawai`i for non-US citizens
• Health insurance during program
• Proprietary course materials (for required program events and activities, staff, guest speakers, workshops. This cost does not cover living and travel expenses.

Ineligible Expenses

• The ALP does not cover the following expenses and are the responsibility of the participant:
• Travel expenses to/from the East-West Center in Hawai`i
• Living expenses in Hawai`i outside of what is outlined above:
  • Summer Track: 2.5 Months: 76 days x $50 per day = $3,800 – $2,493.20 stipend = US $1,306.80
• Visa application fee (MVR): US $160
• Accommodation and/or health insurance outside of the program dates

Eligibility Criteria

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, indicating a clear trajectory of advancing responsibility and impact within relevant roles.
• A leadership track record in professional, public, or personal realms.
• Interest in leadership education and development or a related field.
• International experience, language skills, and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region’s future.

For more information, visit East-West Center.