Opportunity Details
| Host / University | Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) | 
| Country | Japan | 
| Opportunity Type | Exchange Programs | 
| Deadline | 03/06/2025 | 
| Apply Now | Apply Now | 
| Official Website | Official Website | 
🌏 ASEF Young Leaders Summit 2025 | Japan & Online | Fully Funded
Are you a young changemaker eager to shape the future of leadership, technology, and society? The ASEF Young Leaders Summit 2025 (ASEFYLS6) is your gateway to global impact!
Organized by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), this fully funded leadership program connects emerging leaders from Asia and Europe to explore the theme:
📌 “Leadership & Society 5.0”
—a vision of the future where humans and technology co-exist to solve social issues while promoting sustainability and inclusivity.
📍 Program Overview
- Host Country: Japan
 - Summit Location: Osaka (In-person)
 - Program Format: Hybrid (Online + In-person)
 - Organizer: Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
 - Duration: July – October 2025
 - Application Deadline: 🗓️ Tuesday, 3 June 2025
 
🧭 Program Timeline
ASEFYLS6 is a 3-phase experience:
- Phase 1: Knowledge Building
🖥️ 29 July – 26 August 2025 (Online)- Live sessions twice a week
 - Expert talks on leadership & innovation
 - Interactive leadership training
 
 - Phase 2: Leadership in Action
🧠 27 August – 28 September 2025 (Online)- Team-based problem-solving
 - Real-life case studies from UNDP
 
 - Phase 3: Youth Summit
🇯🇵 29 September – 5 October 2025 (Osaka, Japan)- In-person workshops
 - Team presentations
 - Cultural exchange & expert networking
 
 
🎁 Benefits of ASEFYLS6
- ✅ Fully funded travel to Osaka, Japan
 - ✅ Round-trip airfare
 - ✅ Accommodation & meals
 - ✅ No registration or participation fees
 - ✅ Certificates upon successful completion
 - ✅ Free leadership & skills training
 - ✅ Opportunity to build a cross-continental network
 
🧑💼 Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if you:
- Are 18 to 30 years old
 - Hold citizenship of a country in Asia or Europe
 - Have strong English communication skills
 - Are active in social impact, community work, or leadership roles
 - Are motivated to shape society through technology and innovation
 - Have an interest aligned with Society 5.0 (tech for social good)
 
📄 Required Documents
To apply, prepare the following:
- ✅ Valid Passport
 - ✅ Updated CV
 - ✅ Educational Transcripts
 - ✅ Supporting documents (e.g. awards, recommendations – optional)
 
📝 How to Apply for ASEFYLS6
- Go to the official application portal (link will be added when available)
 - Fill in the online application form (can be saved and resumed later)
 - Answer reflective questions on:
- Your background & interests
 - Motivation to join the summit
 - What contributions you can bring to the program
 
 - Upload your CV and required documents
 
🚀 Why Join ASEFYLS6?
- 🌍 Be part of a global youth network from 50+ countries
 - 🧠 Learn from thought leaders & policy experts
 - 🌱 Build real-world leadership skills
 - 💡 Help shape a human-centered, tech-driven future
 
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