2-week seminar in hawaii on asia: application deadline 19 july

ok this is part of american attempts to make 'friends' with young people with leadership potential. in other words, a propaganda effort to catch 'em young. but hawaii is nice and the east-west center has dr mohan malik, a friend of india. so, if you find this interesting, do apply.

Dear Friend,

 

Greetings from the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai.

 

We are pleased to inform you that The East-West Center in Hawaii  is accepting applications for the 2013 New Generation Seminar (NGS) on "Social and Economic Transformation in Asia Pacific" http://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships/2013-new-generation-seminar. (Application Deadline: July 19, 2013)

 

BACKGROUND ABOUT THE EAST-WEST CENTER:  The East-West Center, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. The Center is an independent, public, nonprofit organization with funding from the U.S. government, and additional support provided by private agencies, individuals, foundations, corporations, and governments in the region.   

With over fifty years of serving as a U.S.-based institution for public diplomacy in the Asia Pacific region with international governance, staffing, students, and participants, the East-West Center has built a worldwide network of 57,000 alumni and more than 750 partner organizations.

 

ABOUT THE NEW GENERATION SEMINAR (NGS):  The NGS is a two-week education, dialogue and travel program to build friendships and promote understanding of regional issues among the rising generation of leaders in the United States and Asia Pacific. Participants typically range in age from their mid-20's to late 30's. It is a unique intensive experience of multinational exchange on the important issues facing the region's young leaders. The first week is spent at the East-West Center in Honolulu focusing on broad regional issues in areas such as economy, security, environment, and energy,  and the second week involves travel focused on a special theme. This year's program will be held from September 30-October 13 on the theme "Social and Economic Transformation in Asia Pacific."

 

The young leaders and policymakers in this year's program will have an opportunity to explore the social changes that have taken place due to rapid economic development, modernization and globalization, and the implications for policymakers in most complex areas of public policy such as education, social security and pension systems, health care, and even innovation.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:  To apply, please submit the following:

 

• Application Cover Sheet: PDF version (Click to download. Please save a copy to your computer first before filling it out or you may lose your data. You may type directly into this PDF document.  After completion, submit as an attachment with the rest of the required documents.)
  
• A brief written statement about why you wish to participate in the 23rd New Generation Seminar (not more than one typewritten double-spaced page, please).  In responding please consider what you feel you can contribute to the program and what you hope to gain from participating given your current leadership positions/roles, especially with regard to this year's program theme.

 

• One-paragraph professional biography summarizing your current work and highlighting your leadership experience and those aspects of your resume you think are most important for the selection committee.

 

• Copy of resume to include professional and educational background.
  Resume or CV should clearly indicate years and type of education, title of position held, name of employer, dates spent at each position, and most importantly a brief outline of specific responsibilities or accomplishments in each position.

 

• Two (2) letters of professional recommendation on official letterhead with current contact information for each person writing a recommendation.

 

For a printed summary of the application requirements, please download theApplication Instructions.

 

Applications have to be sent directly to:

 

Ms. Ann Hartman

NGS Coordinator

E-MAIL: ngs@eastwestcenter.org

FAX: (808) 944-7600

POST: New Generation Seminar, East-West Seminars
East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96848-1601, USA

 

The deadline for application is Friday, July 19, 2013.

 

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