Applications open for ASEAN Youth Fellowship Program

 Objectives

• The ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) is designed to cultivate the next generation of ASEAN leaders by equipping them with the insights, networks, and cross-sectoral collaboration skills needed to shape a more inclusive and innovative region.
• Through the Fellowship, participants will:
  • Deepen their understanding of regional opportunities and challenges
  • Build meaningful connections with emerging leaders across ASEAN
  • Engage in thought-provoking dialogues with senior policy-makers, industry experts, and changemakers
  • Participate in exclusive institutional visits and experiential learning journeys in Singapore and the region.

Benefits

• Expenses for the programme will be borne by the Organisers. These include accommodation, transport and meals.

Programme Specifications

• The programme will feature the following key elements:
  • Dialogues with senior policy makers and prominent thought leaders;
  • Immersive institutional visits; and
  • Exclusive learning journeys to key installations and organisations.

Duration

• Co-organised by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) and the National Youth Council (NYC) Singapore, the seventh edition of AYF will be held in person from 7 to 14 November 2025 in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Role and Responsibilities

• Upon completion of the programme, ASEAN Youth Fellows are committed to:
  • Foster enduring ties and partnerships across ASEAN
  • Expand and strengthen regional connectivity among youth leaders
  • Champion youth development within their communities and sectors
  • Drive meaningful social impact across borders.

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply, you must be:
  • A professional aged 27 to 35
  • A citizen of an ASEAN member state
  • A youth leader with a proven track record in your field or community, and the potential to take on greater leadership roles.

Application Requirements

• Personal Information
• Educational Background and Awards/ Scholarships
• Your Social Media Profile URLs
• Profile Write-Up (up to 150 words), CV and Profile Photo taken within the last 2 years in JPG or PNG format
• Medical/Health Condition(s)
• Your Referee(s) Details
• Your Nominator(s) Details, where applicable
• Understanding of ASEAN (two questions, max. 150 words each).
• Video Submission:
  • A link to a 1 minute video comprising the two components below:
    • A very brief self-introduction (e.g. name and nationality)
    • An answer to one of the prompts below:
      • Describe your primary motivation for joining the AYF programme and how it aligns with your personal or professional goal(s).
      • Share a specific way you intend to contribute to your community/ASEAN region after AYF.
      • Share a challenge that you face as a leader and your experience in overcoming it.
      • What is your vision for leadership in the ASEAN context?

For more information, visit Singapore International Foundation.