Deadline: 17th November 2024 | Empowering Southeast Asia’s Future Leaders. Receive funding, mentorship, and support to bring your ideas to life. The competition provides funding for the region’s most promising young leaders to carry out projects that improve their communities, countries and the region. Projects cover one of the four YSEALI themes:
- Civic Engagement
- Economic Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship
- Education
- Environmental Issues
YSEALI Seeds for the Future is a signature initiative by the U.S. Government to empower and connect young leaders across Southeast Asia. Since 2015, the program has supported hundreds of innovative projects addressing critical issues like civic engagement, economic empowerment, social entrepreneurship, education, and environmental sustainability.
The 2025 YSEALI Seeds for the Future program provides up to $12,000 for projects under the Innovation Catalyst tier, $8,000 for projects under the Impact Accelerator tier, and $5,000 for the Emerging Leaders tier. Wining projects will receive mentorships throughout the program, equipping them with the tools they need to create lasting impact.
Check Your Eligibility
Teams of at least three members aged 18-35, who are citizens of ASEAN countries or Timor-Leste, can apply. Your project should align with one or more of YSEALI’s core themes.
Participate in Webinars
Join our Informational Webinars to learn more about the application process and get your questions answered.
Submit Your Application
- Stage 1: Submit a preliminary application between October 28 – November 17, 2024. Tell us about your project, its objectives, and the impact you aim to create.
- Stage 2: Shortlisted teams will be invited to submit a detailed proposal from November 25 – December 20, 2024.
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 17th November, 2024