The Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) is run by the East-West Center’s Leadership Program team in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, for established professionals moving into, or growing, work in leadership education and development in any sector.
A cohort of 3–4 fellows co-designs and delivers sessions in the Center’s Asia Pacific Leadership Program, pursues self-designed research and exploration against a Professional Development Plan, and takes part in peer coaching and Center events.
Benefits & funding
- Accommodation in an EWC residence hall, up to US$2,181, and a stipend of up to US$1,000 a month toward some living costs.
- J-1 visa sponsorship and SEVIS reimbursement for non-US citizens, travel health insurance and course materials.
- Not covered: travel to and from Hawaiʻi, other living costs, the US visa application fee, and housing or insurance outside the program dates.
- The program may be postponed or cancelled.
Eligibility
- Open to any nationality; the page states no citizenship rule.
- At least 10 years of progressive professional experience (aimed at roughly 10–15 years).
- A leadership track record in professional, public or personal life.
- Interest in leadership education and development or a related field.
- International experience, language skills and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region’s future.
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Experience required
≥ 10 yrs
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Application process
- 1Complete the online application on Submittable, in English, including referee details, by 15 November 2026, 11:00 PM Hawaiʻi time.
Program timeline
Application deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Program starts
Jun 1, 2027
Program ends
Jul 31, 2027