Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Exchange Program (YSEALI PE) 2027

The YSEALI Professional Exchange Program (PE) 2027 is a six-week exchange for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, funded by the U.S. Department of State. It provides practical experience, leadership development, and networking opportunities with U.S. public, private, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on topics such as governance, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. Participants gain exposure to U.S. approaches to innovation and problem-solving and develop professional networks for ongoing collaboration.

Leadership development activities, practical work experience, networking opportunities, exposure to U.S. approaches to innovation and governance, and sustained alumni engagement.

Be a citizen and resident of one of the eleven YSEALI nations; be an emerging leader with at least two years of professional experience; be a mid-level professional aged 25–35; have English proficiency and leadership potential; be able to identify a project to implement in their workplace or community.

Merit-based selection process including written and video components and an in-person interview; final selections in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State.