The YSEALI Academic Fellows are expected to be full-time undergraduate students from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years, who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, extracurricular activities, or their profession.
Candidates nominated for this program must be:
Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application;
A citizen of Thailand;
A resident of Thailand;
A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years;
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English;
Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.;
Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa; and
Selection criteria; successful applicants should:
Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in “Environmental Issues”;
Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university, place of work, and/or community;
Demonstrate a commitment or interest in community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and ASEAN as a region;
Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour;
Have a commitment to return to their home country to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the ASEAN region; and
Preferably have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.