FAPA Emerging Leaders Workshop
Program Overview
Since 2010, FAPA has organized the FAPA Emerging Leaders Workshop normally every two years. This week-long Workshop invites outstanding young talents around the world to Washington, D.C. to learn about U.S.-Taiwan-China relations and exchange views with each other. FAPA has cultivated more than 150 emerging leaders thus far, including Member of LY Wang Ting-yu, City Councilors Ying-meng Lin, and Jiho Chang.
Program Fee
FREE. FAPA will pay for the accommodations and meals for the participants during the Workshop. Participants need to cover the round-trip travel costs to Washington, D.C.
Ideal Candidates
Registration Steps
- Register Online.
- Fill out the Registration Form. (Word or PDF)
- Email the registration form and application documents to [email protected] by April 27. (All documents have to be in PDF format)
*Application documents include an English statement of purpose and a recommendation letter.*
Notes
- Participants need to submit USD$ 100 as a security deposit for their spots in the workshop. The full amount will be returned to them after they participate in the entire workshop.
- Accommodation is on a double occupancy basis.
- To apply for an air travel subsidy, please fill out & email the Air Travel Subsidy Application to [email protected]. Please elaborate on the reasons for applying for the subsidy in the application.
- Air travel subsidy is NOT guaranteed to all applicants and does NOT cover the flight fares in full.
Important Dates
April 27
Registration
Deadline
April 28
Interview
Announcement
May 1 - 15
Virtual
Interview
May 19
Acceptance
Announcement
May 25
Intent to Register Deadline
June 25
Workshop Starts!
Workshop Schedule
Below is the course schedule from the 2022 FAPA Emerging Leaders Workshop. We managed to add the most updated topics, such as U.S.-Taiwan FTA and cyber warfare to the schedule. The 2023 schedule is coming soon.
Click HERE for the 2019 ELW Schedule.
