The Fall 2017 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program | SVM700 17 PAS 006

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The Fall 2017 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program is a U.S. Mission to Vietnam opportunity designed to support emerging Vietnamese leaders through an academic fellowship experience focused on three thematic tracks: civic engagement, environmental issues, and social entrepreneurship and economic development. The program is aimed at young people who are already showing leadership potential and who want to deepen their skills, expand their networks, and strengthen their ability to contribute to their communities through public service, environmental action, or socially driven economic initiatives. In practical terms, it functions as an education-focused fellowship that identifies promising participants and provides them with structured learning and leadership development tied to real-world community interests.

Eligibility is specifically targeted to Vietnamese citizens aged 18 to 25. Applicants should be full-time undergraduate students or recent graduates from a college, university, or other higher education institution. Beyond basic eligibility, the opportunity emphasizes demonstrated leadership qualities and the potential to grow as a leader, whether that is shown through campus involvement, community activities, or professional experience in a workplace setting. The program also looks for a clear interest in community service and volunteerism, signaling that participants are expected to engage with issues beyond personal advancement and to be motivated by broader social impact. Because the fellowship is conducted in English, applicants need a good command of English to participate effectively in academic and collaborative components.

Administratively, the opportunity is listed under the funding opportunity title "The Fall 2017 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program" with the funding opportunity number SVM700 17 PAS 006. It is categorized as a continuation opportunity and uses a grant as the funding instrument type, with the activity category labeled as education. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.009, and the eligible applicant type is individuals, meaning candidates apply on their own behalf rather than through an institution or organization.

In terms of scale and financial structure, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of 3,500 (as stated in the source data) and an expected 18 awards, indicating a relatively selective cohort. The opportunity was created on 2017-04-17, with an original application closing date of 2017-05-22. Overall, this call is best understood as a competitive leadership and academic fellowship pathway for young Vietnamese participants who can demonstrate initiative, service orientation, and the ability to contribute to one of the program themes while operating in an English-language environment.

• The U.S. Mission to Vietnam in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Fall 2017 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.009.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2017-04-17.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-05-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,500.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Individuals.

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