Leadership and Exchanges

About this Program

Tackling critical Asian development challenges rests not only on solid ideas and strategies, but on people. The most innovative and game-changing ideas will always fall flat if subjected to poor leadership. The Asia Foundation invests in the human capital needed for Asian societies to develop and flourish, and has long worked to identify, equip and develop leaders of consequence—from emerging, next generation development and policy leaders in Asia, to highly accomplished leaders who seek to do more. LeadEx is the Foundation’s unit combining our leadership and exchange programs, including the Asia Foundation Development Fellows, Luce Scholars, and an array of exchanges.

How We Work

Five Development Fellows of the 2015 cohort.

Asia Foundation Development Fellows

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic and multifaceted learning program designed for highly talented Asian individuals under age 40 to enhance their leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure.

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LeadNext

Our dynamic new program focused on global citizenship for the 21st century, LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders aged 18-25 from across Asia and the United States and supports their growth, impact, and capacity to address today’s greatest challenges.

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Luce Scholars

The Luce Scholars Program promotes and broadens an awareness of Asia among young future leaders. Launched in 1974, the program targets highly qualified young Americans under the age of 29 across a variety of professional fields.

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Other Fellowship Programs

In addition to our flagship fellowship programs like Asia Foundation Development Fellows, we also support young professionals across Asia and the Pacific in diplomacy, the arts, journalism, and more.

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