Open Call for LeadNext Ambassadors for a Global Future

The LeadNext program is seeking vibrant young leaders aged 18-25 from Asia and the United States. This initiative is designed to build a dynamic network of future leaders and support their growth, impact, and ability to tackle today's most pressing challenges.

Event Details

• Donor Name: The Asia Foundation
• Grant Size: Not Available
• Publish Date: September 9, 2024
• Deadline Date: October 27, 2024
• Countries Eligible: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor (Timor-Leste), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Program Overview

As we face significant structural changes impacting geopolitics, global governance, the economic order, and social dynamics over the next decade, nurturing a new generation of globally minded leaders is crucial. The LeadNext Fellowship is a fully funded program designed to harness the innovation and energy of young leaders. This fellowship emphasizes the importance of leaders who can drive meaningful change, address rising inequality, combat climate crises, and empower vulnerable communities.

Eligibility Criteria

LeadNext Fellows should be dynamic emerging leaders from any sector, committed to creative solutions for challenges such as climate change, inequality, and poverty. Ideal candidates will exhibit outstanding character and integrity, and have a strong interest in cross-cultural exchange.

• Aged between 18-25 throughout the program year
• Fluent in English
• Willing to attend all virtual sessions, understanding they will be scheduled across various time zones. Sessions will occur in the mornings in Asia and evenings in the United States, lasting approximately 2 hours each. The Summit requires full-time commitment.

For further details, visit the LeadNext Ambassadors for a Global Future page.