The National Youth Council Singapore, through its offical portal, has announced the application call for the 8th edition of “ASEAN Youth Fellowship 2026″. A fully funded fellowship in Singapore focused on regional leadership development is organized by the National Youth Council in collaboration with the Singapore International Foundation (SIF). It’s an immersive week-long leadership development programme taking place in Singapore from 13 to 20 November 2026. The AYF aims to gather young leaders from ASEAN countries, equip them with leadership potential, skills, and connections to address pressing challenges and serve as a catalyst for change in the region.
Since its insecption in 2018, it has awarded more than 280 fellowships to the outstanding young leaders. The fellowship is aimed at young leaders aged 27-45 years with an established track record of leadership within their professional field. AYS fellows will receive comprehensive support covering all major expenses, including flights, accommodation, meals, transportation costs, and participation in programme activities. AYN is an ideal opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and have exposure to the opportunities in the region. No application fee is required for registration – the application closes on May 31st, 2026. Read more details below
Objective
The ASEAN Youth Fellowship serves as a dynamic platform for leadership development for outstanding young leaders from ASEAN, fosters a strong network among leaders from diverse sectors, including public and private sectors, and provides exposure to opportunities in the region.
ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) 2026: Overview
- Country: Singapore
- Programme: AYF Fellowship 2026
- Duration: One week
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Fellowship Dates: 13 to 20 November 2026
- Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026
Fellowship Features
It’s an immersive week-long residential programme that offers a first-hand learning experience through:
- Dialogues with thought leaders
- Exlusive visits to institutions, key facilities, and organizations in Singapore
- Networking opportunities
- Culture immersion through social events
- Team building activities
Fellowship Coverage
The successful candidates will receive the following support:
- Economy class return airfare coverage
- Accommodation during a week-long fellowship
- Meals
- Local transportation costs
- Participation in all programme activities
Who can Apply?
AYF fellowship is designed for candidates meeting the following criteria:
- Citizens of eligible ASEAN member countries can apply
- Age must be between 27 & 35 years old
- Strong command of the English language
- Demonstrate a strong track record of leadership within their professional fields
- Interested in meaningfully contributing to their societies
- Commit to participation in all event components
Eligible ASEAN Countries
Citizens of the following ASEAN member countries are eligible to apply:
Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Required Documents
- Your personal Information
- Awards/Scholarships
- Educational Background
- Your digital media footprints
- CV
- Medical certificate
- References
How to Apply?
The application process for the ASEAN Youth Fellowship 2026 is online via offical portal. The application process is simple. According to the official source, the application will take hardly 25 minutes to complete with no midway saving.
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