The ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) is a leadership development programme that aims to grow and connect emerging young leaders with a focus on public, private, people sector collaboration. It is organised by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) in partnership with
the National Youth Council (NYC).
The programme was inaugurated in 2018 to commemorate Singapore’s Chairmanship of ASEAN. After a hiatus in 2020, the third run of the Fellowship took place from 27 to 31 October 2021.
Join Us as an ASEAN Youth Fellow
Application for ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) is now CLOSED. The AYF 2024 applications will open in the first quarter of 2024. If you are interested in joining the programme, please register your interest by clicking on the button below, and we will contact you once applications are open. For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
Programme Objectives
The AYF aims to provide leadership development and build a strong network among up-and-coming leaders while exposing them to further opportunities in the region and enhancing social innovation in ASEAN.
During the programme, participants have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with senior policy-makers and thought leaders, as well as participate in exclusive institutional visits and learning journeys to key facilities and organisations in Singapore and the region.
Upon completion of the programme, ASEAN Youth Fellows are committed to: