Summery:
- Deadline: 29th June 2025
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Duration: 5 Days
- Dates: October 13-17, 2025.
- Type: Fully Funded
- Full conference registration.
- Hotel accommodations
- Round-trip Transportation
- Meals
Criteria & Eligibility
Candidates for the Emerging Leaders Program should be Japanese American professionals who meet the following criteria:
- Age: 24–35 years old at the time of the Conference
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Residence: Residing in the United States or Japan, with the ability to travel to Honolulu for the Annual Conference
- Passion for U.S.-Japan relations: Demonstrated through professional, academic, extracurricular, or community involvement
- Leadership: Proven leadership experience in professional or community settings
- Commitment: Dedication to remain actively involved in U.S.-Japan Council programs and initiatives
In making final selections, the Council will consider diversity of geography, gender, and professional background.
Requirements:
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (limit 2, may be submitted separately via email)
- Short video (see prompt in application form below, limit 3 minutes)
- Optional: other supporting materials
