The U.S. Embassy serves as a partner with Cambodia to build mutual understanding between our people and our governments while promoting shared values and interests such as human rights, democracy, development, economic growth and trade.
YSEALI Academic Fellowships – Spring 2022:
Program Overview:
The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is an intensive short-term academic program whose purpose is to provide groups of young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Fellowship will focus on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. The Academic Fellowship will include a virtual academic residency and an integrated in-person experience approximately two to three weeks in length at a U.S. host institution.
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. Their fields of study will be varied, and may include the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, business, and other professional fields. Please note ECA’s commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities in all ECA programming.
Candidates nominated for this program must be:
- A YSEALI member – if you are not a YSEALI member yet, click here to register and become a member;
- A citizen of Cambodia
- Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application, although exceptional applicants over 25 can be considered if they meet all other eligibility requirements;
- A resident of Cambodia
- 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 United States;
Selection criteria; successful applicants should:
- Demonstrate interest, knowledge, or professional experience in Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, or Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development;
- 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 Southeast Asia as a region; Be willing to actively participate in an intensive virtual 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 region of Southeast Asia; and
- Preferably, have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States; and
- Underserved communities, including indigenous groups and candidates with disabilities, are highly encouraged to apply.
