Asia Pacific Leadership Program

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in Asia Pacific and a signature program of the East-West Center. The program links advanced and interdisciplinary analysis of emergent regional issues with experiential leadership learning.

APLP graduates leave the East-West Center with an expanded regional perspective. They are knowledgeable about the societies and issues of the Asia Pacific region and empowered to exercise leadership and promote cooperation in a variety of cultural, geographical and institutional environments.

In short, APLP alumni are navigators of change.

To learn more about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, please visit the key elements of our website:

• What is the APLP?
• Curriculum
• Application Instructions
• Program Costs
• Scholarships
• Frequently Asked Questions

To contact the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, please email aplp@eastwestcenter.org.

HOW TO APPLY

Fall 2012 ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Application Instructions (includes program information & deadlines) [PDF]  [form-fillable DOC]
  Application forms are available separately below:
  • Application checklist [PDF]
  • Application Form [PDF]  [form-fillable DOC]
  • Letter of Reference Form [PDF]  [form-fillable DOC]
  • Verification of Funds for Additional Expenses [PDF]  [form-fillable DOC]
• Visa Information
  • APLP Short-Term Scholars
  • APLP Non-Degree Fellows

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Bachelor's degree - applicants must have a 4-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. College or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Equivalency is determined by the University of Hawai'i. Generally, an equivalent could be a 3-year bachelor's degree plus a 1-year master's degree, or a 2-year bachelor's degree plus a 2-year master's degree.
• TOEFL: This is a requirement for all international students (unless automatically exempt). Your TOEFL test result can be no more than two years old. The International English language Testing System (IELTS) may be substituted for TOEFL. See FAQs for further details. We recommend you take the TOEFL test as soon as possible.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional work experience and achievement
• Leadership track record in professional, public, and/or personal realms
• International experience and aptitude, including overseas residence,  language skills, intercultural and diversity exposure
• Volunteer and community service experience
• Asia Pacific engagement: evidence of interest in and knowledge of the region, as well as commitment to its future prosperity. This might include employment in the region, classes taken at University, languages spoken, memberships and fellowships, specific projects, field studies, and areas of research interest
• Experience of cohort learning, working collaboratively in small teams or in large groups.

Deadlines:

Applications completed on or before the priority deadline of December 1st will receive a final decision by March 1st.

Applications completed after December 1st will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed.

Direct Link: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp