Applications for the third cohort of Schwarzman Scholars opened today, April 17, 2017, and we are looking forward to meeting another outstanding group of high-potential young leaders from around the world.

The second class of 129 Schwarzman Scholars, selected in the fall of 2016, is composed of students from 30 countries and 75 universities, with 45% from the United States, 20% from China, and 35% from the rest of the world. Schwarzman Scholars is quickly becoming the premier training ground for future leaders, educating and preparing the world’s most exceptional men and women to confront the difficult challenges of the coming century and develop an understanding of China.

This year, this unparalleled, fully-funded opportunity will be extended to up to 140 future leaders who will begin the program in August 2018. The program is open to students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree.

The application for the 2018-2019 cohort is now available on the Schwarzman Scholars website and will close on September 28 for applicants from the United States and across the globe. We invite you to read the press release announcing the launch of this year’s application cycle for additional details. For applicants who hold passports from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macao, regardless of where they attended university, the application can be found on the Tsinghua University website and must be submitted by May 31, 2017.

In addition to evaluating applicants’ proven intellectual and academic ability, the admissions process is heavily focused on leadership potential, strength of character, ability to anticipate and act on emerging trends and opportunities, and desire to understand other cultures, perspectives, and positions. Those selected will have demonstrated their potential to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program and the network of Schwarzman Scholars alumni.

The written application will be reviewed by a distinguished team of readers from around the world who will narrow the pool based on an extensive set of guidelines. Approximately 400 semi-finalists will be invited to an in-person regional interview in Beijing, Singapore, London, or New York, and will go before notable panels comprised of CEOs, former heads of state, university presidents, non-profit executives, journalists, and other leaders from around the world.

Webinars and in-person information sessions for interested applicants will be hosted in April and throughout the next several months leading up to the application deadline. To find out more, please register for a session or contact us with any questions.

Greetings from Singapore Management University (SMU)! 

This is a gentle reminder that nominations for the SMU Leadership Symposium will close on 31 August 2018. Due to limited spaces, universities that are interested but have not sent in nominations, please do so by the closing date.  

For those universities that we have received nominations from, we would like to thank you for your interest. ‎

Please take note of the following for the nomination process:

Students
Nominated students must be current undergraudates of the university. The symposium is currently not applicable for post-graduates.

Nominations 
Nominations can be submitted via on of the three channels:

1. Email
2. Postal Mail 
3. Online

Please see Nomination Form here for further explanation and instructions.

All nominations must reach us by Friday, 31 August 2018.

It is important to take note that submission of the nomination form is not a confirmation of participation. Shortlisted nominees will be notified by Monday, 17 September 2018.

Please find the details of SMU Leadership Symposium 2018 below:

Dates: 11 - 13 December 2018
Venue: Singapore Management University 
Official Accommodation: Hotel Royal @ Queens [4-star hotel]
Tentative Programme: Please click here to view the Tentative Itinerary
Cost borne by SMU:
- Airport transfers [from-and-to Singapore Changi Airport]
- Accomodation [5D 4N]
- Symposium fees 
- Learning Journey in the City programme 
- Meals during the official programme

Cost borne by international students:
- Airport ticket [to-and-from Singapore]
- Travel and medical insurance 
- Personal expenses during R&R

For more information. please see the poster here or visit www.smuleadershipsymposium.com

Alternatively, you can contact the Secretariat team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further queries.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Regards
SMU Leadership Symposium Secretariat 

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, Thailand offers International Programs in Engineering, Technology, and Management with 100 % of the courses using English as medium of instruction. 

The Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (EFS) for Master/Doctoral Degree, and EFS-U for Bachelor Degree to study in the areas of Engineering, Technology and Management at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology.

- Scholarships for Master/Doctoral Degree (EFS): click here

- Scholarship for Bachelor Degree (EFS-U): click here

Please find more information on www.siit.tu.ac.th  

The closing date of application for semester 1/2019 (August semester) is 30 April 2019. Interested students can apply via the SIIT online application:

 - For Master/Doctoral Degree Program at http://graduateadmissions.siit.tu.ac.th/

 - For Bachelor Degree Program at http://admissions.siit.tu.ac.th/siit/

Programs offered at SIIT: http://www.siit.tu.ac.th/academics.php?sid=37&ssid=30

Interested students can contact SIIT directly if they need further information regarding campus life or further requirements e.g. dormitory booking, pick up service, international student activities.

The ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership (AASYP) will be hosting its inaugural ASEAN-Australia Young Leaders Forum from 29 November – 2 December in Jakarta, Indonesia this year. We are excited to announce we are now accepting applications for fully-funded delegate positions!

The ASEAN-Australia Young Leaders Forum will bring together 40 outstanding young leaders between the ages of 18-29 years . The themes of this year’s conference - digital economy and trade, disaster resilience and counter-terrorism - will be explored through expert-led panels, professional-development workshops and site visits. More information about the Forum is available on our website. 

This opportunity is fully funded, so we encourage any young leaders interested in ASEAN-Australian affairs to apply. 

Currently, prospective delegates can submit application via this link or through our website. Applications close on 9 August, so please hurry up!