The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic and multifaceted learning program designed for highly talented individuals under 40 from Asia and the Pacific to enhance their leadership skills, Asia-Pacific development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure. The program reflects TAF’s seven-decade investment in the most promising future leaders in Asia and the Pacific.
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Asia Foundation Development Fellows
Aim and Benefits of Asia Foundation Development Fellows
- An award of up to USD 2,500 will be made available to each selected fellow. This cash award will allow fellows the opportunity to design individualized plans to further their leadership skills and relevant professional experience in areas of particular importance to their career growth. Each fellow will be asked to develop a personalized year-long work plan that can involve enrollment in specialized training programs or short courses, language study, travel to attend key regional forums or workshops, or engagement in other enrichment activities.
- The Asia Foundation lends valuable perspectives to the field of leadership development, with a proven program history and record of commitment throughout Asia and the Pacific. Building on the regional network and local capacity of TAF, the program offers mentorship-matching support tailored to the background and professional interests of each of the fellows. Additionally, fellows are offered a fixed number of one-on-one executive coaching sessions throughout their fellowship year.
Requirements for Asia Foundation Development Fellows Qualification
Asia Foundation Development Fellows must:
- Have a demonstrable record of experience and accomplishment related to The Asia Foundation’s?fields of expertise: governance, economic development, women’s empowerment, environmental resilience, education and leadership, and international cooperation.
- Be thoughtful, committed, respected, and inspirational leaders within their professional fields and their larger community.
- Be under 40 years of age by January 1, 2026.
- Be conversant in English (TOEFL exam results are not required).
- Be available and able to participate in all program components on the program dates specified.
- Be able to secure a visa for travel to the United States.
- Be resident nationals or citizens of the following countries and regions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Asia Foundation Development Fellows
The program is highly competitive. Staff from The Asia Foundation will evaluate each application thoroughly and narrow down the pool of applicants. A committee with expertise onAsia and the Pacific will conduct final selections. Fellows will be chosen regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, marital status, or financial need. All submitted application information will be treated as confidential unless stated otherwise in the application. The identities of nominees will also remain confidential throughout the final selection process.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
November 10, 2025How to Apply
For more details, visit Asia Foundation Development Fellows 2026 webpage
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