Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Fellows Program

The YSEALI Academic Fellows Program (AFP) is a fully funded five-week academic exchange for young leaders from Southeast Asia to study at a U.S. college or university. It combines academic learning, leadership development, community service, field visits, cultural activities, and professional networking, with cohorts running in Spring 2027 and Fall 2027. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center at the University of Montana.

International travel support, visa support, basic living costs in the United States, and an intensive academic residency with leadership development and field experiences.

Open to eligible young leaders from Southeast Asia who are undergraduate students or recent graduates.

Submit an application via Submittable; refer to the official apply page for details.