ASEAN Young Leaders Fellowship, Massey University

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The Vision
Nation Group’s involvement in education as Thailand’s leading media organization is unequivocally timely with changing and challenging regional environment. The landmark ownership of Yonok University in Lampang, which has since been renamed Nation University, represents a unique opportunity to realize the vision of bringing top-notch quality higher education to Thailand.
As Thailand and ASEAN embark on a journey of closer integration with the coming of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, Nation University has set a primary goal to produce a series of graduates to meet this challenge. The aim is regional and inclusive.
The vision is being led by Mr. Thanachai Theerapattanavong, the Chairman of Nation Multimedia Group, who has dedicated over 30 years of his expertise in the field of education, and as Chairman of Nation University Council.
The Rationale
The countdown to AEC 2015 has already begun and within the next three years, ASEAN graduates need to be equipped with the essential skills and mindsets to thrive in a competitive environment at regional and global levels.
ASEAN Young Leaders Fellowship is focused on addressing critical challenges confronting the regional community, and to bring together emerging young ASEAN leaders with senior figures in a candid and informed discussion sessions.
We invite promising young leaders from the ASEAN countries and dialogue partners (Korea, China, Japan, India, Australia and New Zealand) to join us in this cutting-edge fellowship that emphasizes real issues affecting ASEAN; between members, and the world.
Programme Aims
Following the experienced-based learning concept, the aim is to provide a fast track program that answers the REAL needs of the 21st century young leaders, combining formal learning with company visits. A robust program that gives professional competitive advantage, using a methodology that reflects the demands of today’s corporations. We seek to build professionals that have the capacity to reflect, the ability to act in the face of change, the versatility to work in a multicultural, multifunctional teams and the promise of leadership that is adaptable and courageous to meet the challenges of the global and regional environment. Led by seasoned experts, the program will drill, provoke and push learners to their intellectual limits. An investigative program that analyzes real case studies and encourages reflective acts of foresight, wisdom and integrity.
Programme Objectives
To create a stronger partnership between the public and private sectors in preparing world-class ASEAN professionals.
To create 21st century young leaders with knowledge beyond their home markets, and to bring together dynamic & seasoned experts representing governments, industries and academia to serve as catalysts.
To provide a platform for talented young ASEAN leaders to discuss, share thought-provoking ideas & exchange conceptual diversities representing voices from the region, and to courageously question the experts on the region’s current and future strategic moves.
To accelerate the professional skills development of the young leaders, to widen their perspectives of real business practices with access to operations in top ASEAN organizations, multinational companies and institutions, in Thailand and abroad.
Recipient Gains
An increase in personal and professional value proposition (PVP); learn first-hand from truly-seasoned government leaders, industry experts and academics on AEC 2015 and beyond.
An opportunity to engage in class discussions in a multicultural setting, and to listen to perspectives representing ASEAN and broader regions.
An opportunity to create intra-regional community networking with young leaders as well as experienced professionals from the ASEAN region.
A introspective view of the best business practices in ASEAN’s top companies with an exclusive overseas trips to three countries, talk with top executives and get-to-know their operations.
An opportunity to be talent-spotted by participating companies with presence in your home countries.
The Fellowship
A full, non-binding fellowship to 50 YOUNG ASEAN LEADERS from the ASEAN+ countries with outstanding academic & extra-curricular records, plus work experience.
A 3-month all-expenses paid study, culminating with company visits to both leading companies in Thailand and overseas.
A study that PAYS YOU a monthly stipend of Bt15,000
Eligibility
Nationalities from the ASEAN + countries.
Master degree holders from the age of 25-28 years, with at least one year working experience.
Possesses potential leadership qualities, both in academic performance (min GPA 3.5) and extra-curricular activities at varsity