Applications are now open for the ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) and the new open eLearning course Leadership in Society 5.0. These fully funded opportunities from the Asia-Europe Foundation connect students and young professionals from Asia and Europe. They focus on leadership development in a technology-integrated, human-centred society.
Participants receive comprehensive support including travel, accommodation, and participation costs with no application fee required. The programme runs for students, young professionals, and youth practitioners who want ethical, inclusive, and sustainable leadership skills in a rapidly changing world. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Host Country: Japan
- Application Deadline: No Information provided by the HOST
- Open for all nationalities: No, it is open only to citizens of Asia and European countries
- Programme Duration: Varies by phase
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What you’ll find:
- Quizzes at the end of each section to help reinforce learning.
- Expert-led sessions drawn from ASEFYLS editions focused on Leadership in Society 5.0.
- An introduction to the foundations and key themes of Society 5.0.
- Reflections on leadership that is ethical, inclusive, and sustainable in a technology-shaped future.
- Discussion forums where participants can exchange insights and continue the conversation with fellow learners.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a student or young professional aged 18 to 30 years
- Hold citizenship from an Asian or European country
- Show strong interest in leadership, technology, inclusion, ethics, and social transformation
- Have basic computer and internet skills
- Be motivated to collaborate and participate actively in discussions and activities
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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:
The ASEFYLS is built on 4 programme elements:
1) Knowledge Building Phase
- Participants attend online crash courses on policy making, leadership and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and build up thematic expertise for the conference on site.
2) Leadership in Action activities
- The ASEFYLS format allows participants to collaborate to solve global societal challenges.
3) On-Site Programme
- The programme includes a variety of learning formats: thematic lectures, human libraries, skills trainings, collaborative working groups and dialogue sessions between junior and senior leaders from politics, business and academia.
4) Connections with Asian and European Leaders
- At the ASEFYLS, one-to-one meetings are arranged between participants and decision makers.
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How to Apply:
- Visit the official ASEF eLearning Platform or the ASEFYLS website.
- Create a free account on the platform.
- Complete the online application form with your personal details, academic background, and motivation statement.
- Upload required supporting documents
- CV,
- passport copy
- motivation letter.
- Submit your application by the stated deadline.
- If shortlisted, attend any required interviews or online assessments.
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