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Asia Pacific Leadership Program

2010 Application Information and Instructions

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 31, 2010

East-West Center Award Services Office

Attn: APLPJohn A. Burns Hall, Room 2066

1601 East-West RoadHonolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA

Telephone: 808-944-7738; Fax: 808-944-7730Email: [email protected]

Website : www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
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The East-West Center is an education and research organization established by the U.S. Congress in 1960 to strengthenrelations and understanding among the peoples and nations of Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. The Center contributes to a peaceful, prosperous, and just Asia Pacific community by serving as a vigorous hub for cooperativeresearch, education, and dialogue on critical issues of common concern to the Asia Pacific region and the United States.Funding for the Center comes from the U.S. government, with additional support provided by private agencies,individuals, foundations, corporations, and the governments of the region.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE EAST-WEST CENTER ............................................................................................................................. 3THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I ........................................................................................................................ 3Asia Pacific Leadership Program Overview ....................................................................................................... 3

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT CONDITIONS ............................................................................... ..... ..... ....... 4Length of Award ........................................................................................................................................... . 4Eligibility ................................................................................................................................................. ....... 4

Bachelors Degree and Grade Point Average ............................................................................... ............ 4Citizenship or Permanent Residence ....................................................................................................... . 4

Visa ................................................................................................................................................... ............ 4English Proficiency Exam Required ............................................................................................................... 5

FUNDING PROVISIONS ................................................................................................................................... 5Basic Provisions (to be provided by the EWC) .............................................................................................. 5Estimated Expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship (to be provided by the participant) ................... 5Supplemental Scholarships ........................................................................................................................... 5Travel ............................................................................................................................................................ 6Housing ......................................................................................................................................................... 6Spouses and Dependents ...................................................................................................................... ....... 6

THE REVIEW PROCESS/TIMETABLE ............................................................................................................. 6COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM ......................................................................................................... . 7

APPLICATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................. 7East-West Center Website ................................................................................................................. ......... 7Request an application by telephone, letter, fax * or email: ........................................................................... 7

....................................................................................................................................................... ......... 7EWC Country Representatives ..................................................................................................................... 7

SUBMITTING THE APLP APPLICATION FORM .......................................................................... ..... .............. . 7COMPLETING THE APLP APPLICATION FORM ............................................................................................. 8OTHER APPLICATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS .............................................................................. ....... 9LETTERS OF REFERENCE .............................................................................................................................. 9OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ......................................................................................................................... ....... 9REQUIRED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAMS ............................................................................................... 9

Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) ....................................................................................... 10International English Language Testing System (IELTS) ......................................................................... ... 10

Students Currently Enrolled at the University of Hawai`i .................................................................................. 10OTHER INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................... 11

U.S. Government Taxes .............................................................................................................................. 11


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This publication is designed to provide informationoutlining the Asia Pacific Leadership Program(APLP) application process.

THE EAST-WEST CENTER

Critical issues of shared concern bringresearchers, government officials, policy makers,business executives, journalists, and studentsfrom more than 50 countries together at the East-West Center in Honolulu. Through cooperativeresearch, dialogue, study and training, they seeksolutions and formulate policy recommendations.

This process has been ongoing since 1960, whenthe U.S. Congress established the East-WestCenter (EWC) as an education and researchinstitution to strengthen relations andunderstanding among the nations and peoples of Asia, the Pacific and the United States through

cooperative study, training and research. Eachyear, the Center grants educational fellowships toparticipants throughout the region to pursuevarious degree and non-degree programs. TheEast-West Center is committed to providing high-quality education focused on regional issues,specialized disciplinary studies, leadershiptraining, and network building. For an overview of all of the education programs, review theenclosed booklet on the East-West CentersEducation and Research Programs.

East-West Center student fellows develop

lifelong relationships and a powerful sense of community with others who share an interest inthe Asia Pacific region. Located in Honoluluadjacent to the University of Hawaii, the Centers21-acre campus features conference, research,and residential facilities nestled in the heart of beautiful Mnoa Valley.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIÌThe East-West Center maintains closeinstitutional ties with the University of Hawaiìthrough a variety of programs. The University of

Hawaiì at Mnoa was founded in 1907. It islocated on 300 acres of land in Mnoa Valley,close to the center of metropolitan Honolulu. Itenrolls approximately 20,000 full-time studentseach semester of whom 6,000 are graduatestudents. All reference in this bulletin to theUniversity of Hawaiì refers to the Mnoa campusunless otherwise specified. Visit www.hawaii.edu for information on the University of Hawaiì.

ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMOVERVIEW

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is thecenter of excellence for leadership education inAsia Pacific and a signature program of the East-West Center. The program links advanced andinterdisciplinary analysis of emergent regionalissues with experiential leadership learning.

The APLP empowers future leaders with theknowledge, skills, experiences and supportivecommunity needed to successfully navigatepersonal and regional change in the 21st century.

Graduates leave the East-West Center with anexpanded regional perspective. They areknowledgeable about the societies and issues of the Asia Pacific region and trained to exerciseleadership and promote cooperation in a variety of

cultural, geographical and institutionalenvironments.

The APLP is a nine-month program (mid-August tomid-May) with a minimum five-month residencyrequirement. During the first five months allparticipants are based at the East-West Center inHonolulu and live together on campus. The purposeof the APLP is to create a network of action,focused on building a peaceful, prosperous and justAsia Pacific community.

Each year, approximately 40 participants are

selected who have strong leadership experience or exhibit high leadership potential. All participantshave at least a Bachelors degree and most have aMasters degree. APLP participants come from aminimum of 20 countries and a tremendous rangeof backgrounds (for example, science, business,development, politics, government, civil society,medicine, religious orders, art, finance, academia or research). The age of participants ranges from mid20s to mid 40s with an average of 32 in 2009.

The first five months (August through December)involves coursework and living and working oncampus within a diverse community. First semester program content focuses on three areas:interpreting emerging issues facing the Asia Pacific;developing leadership capacity; and professionaldevelopment. Activities include workshops,discussion seminars, outdoor challenges, lectures,simulations, field experiences, independent workand online activities.

In the second semester, participants engage in arange of flexible, customized activities for anadditional four months (January to May). These
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activities may include: working in internships,advanced coursework at the University of Hawaii,developing applied leadership projects, carrying outextended field studies, or returning to employment.In all cases there is a continuation of the programthrough online and/or face-to-face meetings. Agraduation re-union is held in May in Honolulu.

Fellowships are awarded annually in an

international competition. The deadline for the nextcompetition is December 1, 2009 for study to beginin August 2010.

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT CONDITIONS

Length of AwardAll APLP fellow awards are granted on an annualbasis, starting in August. The initial award is for five months with an option of extending for ninemonths depending on which spring semester option the participant chooses.

EligibilityEligibility to apply is determined by an individualsability to meet the following conditions:

Bachelors Degree and Grade Point AverageBefore the start of the award, applicants musthave obtained a 4-year bachelors degree or itsequivalent from an accredited U.S. college or university or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Equivalency isdetermined by the University of Hawai`i GraduateDivision Admissions Office. Generally, anapplicant must have a minimum grade pointaverage of 3.0 (4.0=A scale) or the equivalent, inthe last four semesters or six quarters of theundergraduate record and in all post-baccalaureate work.

Citizenship or Permanent ResidenceThe Centers original mandate by the U.S.Congress established its geographical area of interest as Asia, the Pacific, and the UnitedStates. Individuals who are citizens or permanentresidents of the United States or a country listedbelow may apply for the APLP. If you are acitizen of a country which is not listed below andwould like to apply to the APLP, please [email protected] for further details.

Southeast AsiaBruneiBurmaCambodiaTimor LesteIndonesiaLao, PeoplesDemocraticRepublic

MalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeThailandVietnam

East-AsiaChina

o HongKong

o Macauo Mainlando Taiwan

JapanKorea,DemocraticPeople'sRepublic of

Korea,Republic of MongoliaRussia

South AsiaAfghanistanBangladeshBhutanIndiaIranMaldivesNepalPakistanSri Lanka

PacificRegionAmericanSamoaAustraliaCook IslandsFederatedStates of MicronesiaFijiFrenchPolynesiaGuamKiribatiMarshallIslandsNauruNewCaledonia

New ZealandNiueNorthernMarianas

PalauPapua New GuineaSamoaSolomon IslandsTokelauTongaTuvaluVanuatuWallis & Futuna Island

U.S.United StatesPuerto RicoVirgin Island

Note: For applicants with dual citizenship, if theUnited States is one of the countries in which theapplicant has dual citizenship, the application willbe processed as a US applicant.

For applicants with dual citizenship, please notethat only citizens from countries on the list above

are eligible for fellowship consideration and for theJ-1 visa if awarded the fellowship. For example, if an applicant has dual citizenship in the UnitedKingdom and Pakistan, the application will beprocessed as an applicant from Pakistan. If awarded a fellowship, the applicant must usehis/her Pakistani passport to be eligible for thefellowship.

VisaAPLP fellows who are not citizens or permanentresidents of the United States are required to come
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to the EWC on the Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa andare subject to all provisions of the Exchange Visitor Program.

The intent of the Exchange Visitor Program is tohave participants return to their home countries uponprogram completion to share and apply theknowledge and experience gained during their program at the Center. Exchange visitors on East-

West Center sponsorship are required to returnto their home country for an aggregate period of two years after completing their exchange visitor program. English Proficiency Exam RequiredApplicants from non-English speaking countriesmust submit either official Test of English asForeign Language (TOEFL) or the InternationalEnglish Language Testing System (IETLS) scores.Please refer to the REQUIRED TEST section onpage 10 of this document.

FUNDING PROVISIONS

Basic Provisions (to be provided by the EWC)The EWC Entrance Fellowship(approximately $15,000, granted to all

participants) provides funding for theaward period, including:

University of Hawai`i tuition and feesHealth insurance in the fall semester Program events, guest speakers,

workshops, materials, activitiesMay reunion/graduation

SEVIS visa feeEstimated expenses beyond the fellowship arenoted below to help fellows anticipate and budgetfor their round-trip flight, housing in an EWCresidence hall and living expenses not coveredby the EWC Entrance fellowship. The Center strongly encourages applicants to seek financialsupport from other institutions, funding agencies,or personal funds to prepare to cover theseestimated additional costs. Refer to theapplication materials for additional details.

International applicants for the EWC fellowshipmust provide evidence of availability of financialsupport for the estimated living expenses before aDS2019 for the J-1 visa can be issued.

Estimated Expenses beyond the EWC EntranceFellowship (to be provided by theparticipant)

Accommodations (total US $1,890)

Living expenses are estimated at aminimum of $600 per month (total US$3,000)East-West Center Program Fees (total US$3,500)Field Experience expenses (total US $750)Travel to and from home country andHonolulu (varies)Visa fee(s) if applicable

APLP fellows are responsible for all personal andacademic expenses not covered by the EWCEntrance Fellowship. These expenses areestimated to be US $9,140 for the fall semester,plus airfare, and visa fees if applicable.

Supplemental Scholarships

In addition to the EWC Entrance Fellowship granted toall participants, supplemental scholarships areavailable to help alleviate participant costs. Pleasesee the APLP website for current information

http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/application-and-finances/ .

Fellows are encouraged to secure financial supportfrom other sources wherever possible. In the past,the majority of APLP fellows have been partially or fully funded by employers, government agencies,NGOs, fellowships, minority scholarships, and other external sources, including sponsors and familysupport; or participants have been fully self-funded.

The availability of funding from other sourcesshould be noted on the Verification of Funds Formincluded in this application packet. If you securenew resources after December 1, 2009 please sendan amended form.

Spring Semester Options

The spring semester of the APLP is designed toprovide the time, space and institutional support for fellows to pursue customized individual career plans and professional goals. Residency inHonolulu is possible but not required.

Spring semester costs vary depending on whichoption the participant selects. These include:internships (paid or unpaid), extended field study inSoutheast Asia (GIST), applied leadership projects,elective classes at the University of Hawaii, or return to home country/employment. These optionsare self-funded.

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TravelThe EWC Entrance Fellowship does not providesupport for initial and terminal air transportation.

HousingAll APLP fellows are required to live in the Centersgraduate residence halls during the fall semester.

Information about East-West Center housing

facilities may be found at our website:http://www.eastwestcenter.org/about-ewc/housing/

Spouses and DependentsAPLP fellows are required to come alone toHonolulu for the fall semester and to reside in on-campus EWC housing. This allows participants toengage fully in all East-West Center activities, aswell as to gain maximum benefit from the intensivenature of the APLP experience.

In the spring semester, APLP fellows who chooseto remain in Honolulu may live-off campus, if theywish. Wherever possible, the EWC will support visaapplications for those participants who wish to bringtheir spouse/children to the United States for theduration of the spring semester (January May2010). The participant is responsible for all costsinvolved.

THE REVIEW PROCESS/TIMETABLE

Selection for the APLP Fellowship is basedupon the merits of the application. The finalselection decision takes into consideration the

following:

1. Asia Pacific engagement and evidence of interest in the region;

2. Leadership track record in professional,public and/or personal realms;

3. Professional work experience, internationalexperience and aptitude, includingoverseas residence;

4. Educational preparation, test scores, lettersof reference, academic record, narrativestatements;

5. Language skills, inter-cultural and diversityexposure;

6. Volunteer and community serviceexperience;

7. Personal vision (future goals)8. Experience working collaboratively in small

teams or large groups.

The APLP and University of Hawai`i applicationforms are reviewed in the following sequence:

1. Application materials are received at the East-West Centers Award Services Office wherethey are checked for completeness, includingsupporting documents. Incompleteapplications will not be reviewed.

2. An East-West Center Review Committee willscreen applications, conduct interviews, decide

on acceptance, and notify applicants. The finalselection decision will be conveyed in writingand only to the applicant. No informationregarding final selection will be disclosed over the telephone.

3. The EWC will forward all accepted applicationsto the University of Hawai`i at Mnoa (UHM) .The University will review applications todetermine whether the applicant meetsadmission requirements for unclassifiedgraduate status. UHM will notify the East-WestCenter of its decisions.

4. The East-West Center Review Committee willreview the decisions of UHM and notifyapplicants. Acceptance at UHM means APLPcourses may be taken for college credit.Rejection by UHM means applicants acceptedby the EWC may still attend the APLP but willnot receive official credit in the fall semester or take elective courses at UHM in the springsemester.

5. The EWC Supplemental ScholarshipsCommittee will review finalist applications for supplementary scholarship consideration andnotify applicants.

6. Visa Applications: Upon notification of acceptance into the program, internationalparticipants will require an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa and will be asked to send to East-WestCenter Award Services the following:

PASSPORT: A copy of the passportbiodata page (the page inside the passport

often the first or last page that includesbirth date, birthplace, passport number, andpassport issue and expiration dates)

FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION: A bankstatement showing evidence of ability tocover expenses not provided by the EWCFellowship or a supplemental scholarship.This bank statement must be an originaldocument bearing a bank officials
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signature. An official English translationshould be provided as well if the original isin a language other than English. There isno need to show a U.S. dollar account; anaccount in local currency is acceptable, aslong as the U.S. dollar conversion amountcovers the anticipated expenses.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM

The APLP begins in August 2010, with amandatory EWC Orientation program that includesan introduction to the East-West Center communityand allows fellows to acclimate to their new home inHawaiì. All fellows are required to participate in theEWC Orientation program, including those who arecurrently residing in Hawaiì.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

OBTAINING APPLICATION FORMS

Application materials may be obtained in a varietyof ways:

East-West Center WebsiteAPLP application materials may beobtained from the East-West Center website athttp://www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp/how-to-apply/

Request an application by telephone, letter, fax* or email: APLP application material may also berequested from the East-West Center Award Services Office [email protected] . Please specifyyour country of citizenship and permanentresidence when requesting an application.

*We are not able to fax applicationmaterials; however we can send ahardcopy application by mail or as an emailattachment if you are not able to download

from the web site. Please indicate your preference.

EWC Country RepresentativesApplicants from all eligible countries mayobtain applications directly from the AwardServices Office or from an East-WestCenter program representative in your country. Contact the Award Services staff if you do not know the EWC representative inyour country.

Note: Please specify your country of citizenship and permanent residence whenrequesting an application.

SUBMITTING THE APLP APPLICATION FORM

An application packet contains:APLP Application Information andInstructions

APLP ApplicationUniversity of Hawaiì at Mnoa (UHM)Graduate ApplicationLetter of Reference Form (3)Verification of Expenses Beyond the EWCFellowship Form

Please read the application instructions carefullyprior to beginning the application process.

Applicants should submit both the APLP and theUHM application forms to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must bepostmarked no later than the December 1, 2009deadline.

East-West Center Award Services OfficeAttn: APLPJohn A. Burns Hall, Room 20661601 East-West RoadHonolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA

Telephone: 808-944-7738; Fax: 808-944-7730Email: [email protected]: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp

Applicants already enrolled as classified graduatestudents at the University of Hawaiì should submitonly the APLP application.

Applicants residing outside of the United States arecautioned that distance and unreliable mail systemscan create problems in meeting deadlines. Althoughthe postmark deadline is December 1, applicantsare encouraged to send transcripts, test scores andletters of reference to the Award Services Office as

soon as possible. To allow timely receipt of testscores, please schedule the TOELF/IELTS as earlyas possible. This process can take several months,so please plan accordingly. All requireddocumentation (transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS scoreand letters of reference) should reach the AwardServices Office no later than the deadline in order to ensure that the application review is based on acomplete file. Incomplete applications will not bereviewed. Refer to the checklist at the end of theseinstructions for additional information regardingrequired documents.
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COMPLETING THE APLP APPLICATION FORM

Do not submit the University of Hawai`i atMano (UHM) application fee. The EWC willcover this fee.

The numbers below correspond to the numbers

noted on the APLP application form:

1. Type of application: Indicate whether or notyou have previously applied for the APLP. If you haveapplied previously, indicate the year of your last APLPapplication.

2. Financial Assistance . Check this box onlyif you wish to be considered for financialassistance. Please review the scholarshipinformation for eligibility requirements.

Note: Biographical Data are collected as

part of record-keeping requirements andhave no bearing on the selection process.

3. Name : Be sure to use your full name andindicate any alternate names that mightappear on documents. Please refrain fromusing nicknames unless they appear onofficial documents and letters of reference.If you are an international applicant andalready have a passport, please note your name exactly as it is noted in your passport. This is essential for visapurposes.

4. Social Security Number : If you do nothave a U.S. social security number, leavethis field blank.

5. Gender : Indicate your gender.

6. Current or local mailing address : Pleasenote the address where we can reach youduring the application and review phases.

7. Address validity : Please note the last dayyou will be at your current address. This

will help us to reach you in a timely way atthe appropriate address.

8. Permanent address : Note a permanentaddress where you can receive mail onceyour current/local address is no longer valid. If your permanent address is your current address, write same as above.

9. Visa status : American citizens do notneed to complete this item. If you are not a

US citizen and are currently living in theUS, please indicate the type of visa youcurrently have.

10. Birth date : Note the sequence for your birth date: month/day/year

11. Birthplace: Note city/state/country whereyou were born.

12. Country of citizenship: Note your countryof citizenship. If you have dual citizenship,note both countries.

13. Country of permanent residence: Noteyour country of permanent residence if different from your country of citizenship.

14. Passport number, issue/expiration date,place of issue

15. If U.S. green card holder, alien

registration number (#)16. Office, home, cell (mobile) and fax

numbers: Please note any and all of thecontact numbers at which we may be ableto reach you during the application phase.

17. E-mail address: Print or type your emailaddress clearly and completely.

18. EWC participation : If you haveparticipated in an EWC program (seminar,conference, training session), please let us

know the program and date of your participation.

19. College/university enrollment : Beginningwith your current or most recentcollege/university experience, list theuniversities at which you have beenenrolled as a student. Do not list pre-college/university education.

20. Current activity : Please indicate whereyou are currently employed (noting thenature of your work) or if you are currently a

student (noting where).21. Relevant Work Experience: Beginning

with your current position, list key dates of employment, names of organizations andrelevant positions.

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23. Test/Examinations : Consult the sectionunder REQUIRED English ProficiencyExams Indicate the date you arescheduled to take the test(s). Pleaserequest your official scores be sent directlyto the EWC institution code #4868. Allapplicants are urged to take the test(s) assoon as possible to provide some leeway incompleting this requirement.

OTHER APPLICATION SUPPORTINGDOCUMENTS

LETTERS OF REFERENCEThe APLP requires three letters of referencecompleted by persons who have played asignificant role in the work experience or education of the applicant. Applicants who waivetheir right to see the letter of reference may notask to see it at a later date unless the personwriting the letter has given his or her permission.EWC letter of reference forms are included with

this application.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTSTwo (2) official set of transcripts are requiredfrom each college or university where credits andgrades (including study abroad or exchangeprograms, summer programs, non-degree workand extension programs) have been earned. Therecording of grades of one university on thetranscript of another university does not meet thisrequirement. An official graduation and/or degree certificate must accompany transcriptsthat do not include the date of graduation and

type of degree awarded.

All transcripts and certificates or academic records must:

1. Bear the actual (not copied) signature of theregistrar and actual embossed seal or officialstamp of the issuing institution. All documentsmust be received by the East-West Center insealed official envelopes of the issuinginstitution . Non-English transcripts must beissued in the original language and beaccompanied by a certified English translation.English translations must be exact word for word

translations of the original document.Translations issued by the institution must bear the official seal or stamp of the institution and beattached to the official transcript or academicrecord. Translations prepared by professionaltranslators must bear the translators originalsignature and be accompanied by a copy of theoriginal language documents.

2. Indicate all dates of attendance, course titles,credits or hours, and grades received. If anycourse title is not descriptive in terms of content,

attach a course syllabus to the transcript or academic record. Do NOT convert numericalgrades to letter grades. A complete gradingscale or system of evaluation sent by theinstitution is required if not indicated on thetranscript or academic record.

3. Indicate any degree, diploma, professionaltitle, certificate of study or other academic

credential received. If not indicated, submitcopies and English translations of all academiccredentials bearing official verification.

Applicants from Vietnam must send transcriptswith the official red Dai Hoc stamp for universities, or the official red Hoc Vien stamp for institutes.

Applicants from institutions in Bangladesh, India,Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan must submitproperly attested mark sheets for each year of study showing the subject included in eachexamination, the maximum mark in each subject,the minimum mark for passing, the markobtained, and the Division or Class received.All academic records are accepted bearingofficial verification by the registrar, assistantregistrar, head of department, dean of studentaffairs, controller of examinations, USEFI studentadvisor, professor-in-charge, or principal.

Only students who are currently enrolled at theUniversity of Hawaii at Mnoa may submit onecertified photocopy of transcripts and test scoreson file with their department.

Transcripts that are transmitted by facsimileequipment (FAX) are considered unofficialcopies, do not meet certification requirements,and will not be accepted.

REQUIRED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAMSApplicants from countries in which English is notthe only official language (including U.S.Nationals and Permanent Resident Aliens for whom English is not their native language) arerequired to demonstrate advanced proficiency inthe use of the English language. Proof of proficiency is required by the University of Hawaii and the EWC and can be demonstratedby taking the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) or the International EnglishLanguage Testing System (IELTS).

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is included in the review process. This processcan take several months, so please planaccordingly.

Only applicants in the following categories areautomatically exempt from taking the TOEFL or IELTS:

Native speakers of English from

Australia, Canada, Great Britain, NewZealand, or Singapore.

Students who have received a bachelorsdegree or an advanced degree within the lastfive years from an accreditedcollege/university in the United States,Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand,Singapore and universities in Canada andAfrica where English is the language of instruction. The TOEFL must be retaken if the degree was completed prior to this date.

Please note: the English proficiency exam ismandatory for admission to the University of Hawaiiand APLP. The exam must be scheduled as soonas possible to ensure the EWC receives the scoresin sufficient time for the review process. There areno exceptions to this requirement.

Test Of English As A Foreign Language(TOEFL)

The East-West Center minimum TOEFLscore is: 550 for the Paper-based TOEFLexamination, 213 for Computer-based TOEFLexamination, and 79-80 for an Internet-basedTOEFL examination. Results must be from a testtaken within the last two years.

The Educational Testing Service at P.O. Box6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, USA,can provide information on registering for theTOEFL examination. Website: www.ets.org/toefl

Official test score reports that are sentdirectly from the Educational Testing Service(ETS) are the only acceptable reports. TheApplicants Score Confirmation Report will notbe accepted by the UH Graduate Division.Please be sure to mark the East-West Center (Code No. 4868) on the answer sheet on the dayof the test to enable ETS to send the scorereports as quickly as possible.

A photocopy or a students copy is notacceptable as a substitute score report.

International English Language TestingSystem (IELTS) The International English LanguageTesting System (IELTS) may be substituted for

TOEFL. Results must be from a test taken withinthe last two years. An overall band test result of 5.00 is required for admission to the University of Hawaiì. The East-West Center requiredminimum is 6.00.

Applicants should contact the nearestBritish Council/Embassy/Consulate or IDPEducation Australia Office in their country for the

nearest testing center. It is advised that you alsocheck the IELTS web page for information ontesting centers. Website: www.ielts.org

The official score report must be issuedto the East-West Center in a sealed official testcenter envelope.

STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT THEUNIVERSITY OF HAWAIÌClassified graduate students at the University of Hawaiì at Mano who meet application criteriaand are enrolled in a graduate degree programare eligible to apply for the APLP.

The December 1, 2009 postmark applicationdeadline must still be met. The following appliesto currently enrolled UHM students only:

If applying for the EWC fellowship, only thefollowing are required:

The APLP application form andrequired essays One complete set of transcriptsof all previous academic work(photocopies of official transcripts will

be accepted bearing officialverification) An unofficial UH transcript If relevant, one copy of theTOEFL or IELTS score Three letters of reference Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or resume Cover letter

Remember to sign and date the application.
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OTHER INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS

U.S. Government TaxesIn 1986 the U.S. Government passed a TaxReform Act that only partially allows the financialassistance provided through a scholarship or fellowship to be exempt from taxes. Only those

items directly related to the APLP fellowsacademic program, such as tuition and fees,books and materials and supplies, are exempt.Funds for food and incidental expenses, housingand health insurance provided by the Center fromU.S. funding sources, are subject to U.S.Government taxes.

Some fellows may be exempt from U.S.Government taxes by virtue of tax treaties thatthe U.S. Government has signed with a number of countries. While provisions vary from countryto country, treaties with such countries as China,

Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, and the Philippineswill exempt most fellows from paying U.S.Government taxes on their East-West Center fellowship. Specific treaty benefits for eachnation can be found in Internal Revenue ServicePublication 901.

For non-resident student fellows from allother countries, the Center is required by law towithhold taxes each month at a 14% rate of alltaxable items (housing, health insurance andmonthly stipend). U.S. student fellows andpermanent residents are responsible for payingtheir own taxes. Since the Center can onlywithhold taxes for non-residents, U.S. studentfellows and permanent residents are stronglyencouraged to pay estimated taxes.

State of Hawaiì TaxesThe State of Hawaiì also taxes that portion of any East-West Center fellowship that provides for food and incidental expenses, housing and healthinsurance, but at a lesser rate. All studentfellows, including those from tax treaty countries,are subject to State of Hawaiì taxes as taxtreaties only exempt U.S. Government taxes.Since the State does not have a withholdingcapability for non-employees, all fellows areencouraged to pay estimated State of Hawaiìtaxes .


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ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CHECKLIST

The following documents must be submitted to the East-West Center to be considered for the Asia PacificLeadership Program. Note: Do not send any application documents to the University of Hawai`i; alldocuments must be received at the East-West Center .

APLP Application Checklistitems to be postmarked by December 1, 2009

Asia Pacific Leadership Program Application

Cover Letter Completed EssayCurriculum VitaeUniversity of Hawai`i Graduate Admission Application (if not currently enrolled at UH)Completed Verification of Funds for Expenses Beyond the Fellowship form

APLP Application Checklistitems to request, to be sent by December 1, 2009These items, especially Test Scores, take time to prepare. Please plan well in advance.

Two (2) Official Transcripts from each educational institution attendedThree (3) Letters of ReferenceIf applicable, TOEFL or IELTS Test Scores

A reminder for all forms:

Does your name appear in English on all documents, including letters of reference and transcripts?Did you sign the application forms?

All documents should be sent to the East-West Center at the following address:

East-West Center Award Services Office

Attn: APLPJohn A. Burns Hall, Room 20661601 East-West RoadHonolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA

Telephone: 808-944-7738; Fax: 808-944-7730Email: [email protected]: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
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ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (APLP) APPLICATION 2010 2011Application Deadline: December 1, 2009

Please refer to the application instructions for the APLP on our website ( see link below ) and the specific requirements of the program before completingthis form. Print in black ink or type answers. If other name(s) appear on your official records, list such name(s). DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED AREAS.

www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp

1. Type of APLP ApplicationNewReapplying Year(s) previously applied:

2. Optional: I wish to be considered for financialassistance (please submit the verification of funds beyondthe EWC Entrance Fellowship form)

3. Family name Given name Middle name(s) Other name(s) (as it appears on your passport)

4. GenderMaleFemale

5. Complete current or local mailing address including street & apt. #, city, state/country, postal/zip code

6. Address valid until:(month/year)

7. Complete permanent mailing address including street & apt. #, city, state/country, postal/zip code

8. If not U.S. citizen but currentlyin U.S. indicate visa status:

J F Other9. Birthdate(month/day/year)

10. Birthplace (city/country)

11. Country of citizenship

12. Country of permanentresidence

13. Passport number, issue/expiration date, place of issue

14. If U.S. green card holder, alien registration #

15. Office Phone # Home Phone # Cell Phone # Fax #

16. E-mail address

17. Have you previously participated in an EWC program? If you have,specify dates and program.

18. EDUCATION: List in order of your attendance all colleges/universities in which you have enrolled. Include the one in which you are currentlyenrolled, if applicable. Begin with the most recent.Name of institution Location

(City, State orCountry)

DateFrom ToMo/Yr Mo/Yr

Major Degree orDiploma Rec'dor Expected

DateRec'd orExpec'd

19. CURRENT STATUS:I am presently employed as a: atAddress:

I am presently enrolled as a: classified (degree-seeking) student at ________________________________________________________ or unclassified student at ____________________________________________________________________

20. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (Begin with your most recent employment.)Dates To/From Position/Title Employer City/Country

21. LETTERS OF REFERENCEName Position

22. TEST/EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH(Please refer to the instructions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ ) section of the APLP website for full details on TOEFL or IETLS requirementsand exemptions. Applicants must meet the stated requirements of the University of Hawai`i and the East-West Center.)

Date taken Score Date taken ScoreTOEFL _________ _________ or IELTS-Academic only _________ _________

******************************************************PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE*******************************t Cover Letter u UH Applicationu Rsum or Curriculum Vitae u Official Transcripts/Degree Certificationst Essays u TOEFL or IELTS Score ______ Meets req.? __Y __N

FAXED COPIES NOT ACCEPTED
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t Letters of Reference _____1 _____2 _____3 u Scholarship Application (optional) ****


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ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (APLP) APPLICATION 2010 2011 Page 2 of 2

Family Name Given Name Middle Name(s) Other name(s)

The following items are required as part of your application to the APLP. Please submit the following essay anddocuments in hard copy along with your original, signed application form. Review and sign ApplicantsCertification on the bottom of this page.

. Cover Letter. In the cover letter, state why you are applying to the Asia Pacific Leadership Program and how youope to benefit from the experience. Explain how the APLP fits within the context of your past experiences and your futurelans. Discuss how you will contribute to the international community of the APLP and the East-West Center.

. Rsum or Curriculum Vitae . In addition to your work experience and higher education, summarize:a. Scholarships, fellowships, grants or awards you have received, including academic, professional or community service recognition;

ositions of leadership that you currently hold or have held;ublications you have authored;

Countries in which you have traveled extensively or resided, especially in the Asia Pacific region;articular interests, experiences, skills and talents that may be relevant to the APLP;

Community service or civic engagement activities; and

ersonal accomplishments which you feel are significant.. Write an Essay on the Following Topic: (maximum 500 words typed). Make sure you answer both parts of theuestion.

In your opinion, what is the core issue facing the Asia Pacific region today? What type of leadership is requiredfrom you to address this issue?

. Verification of Funds for Expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship ( Decisions on supplementarycholarship awards will be made after acceptance into the APLP)

. Supporting Documents Submit all required supporting documents (Letters of reference, officialranscripts/degree certifications, TOEFL or IELTS score, UH application) to the East-West Center to complete your pplication.

. How did you learn about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program? Please check all that apply:

Newspaper or magazine EWC staff (name: )Scholarship database Professor (name:______ )Internet search Current or former EWC fellow (name: )EWC web site EWC information session (location: )Email Announcement Graduate department/university (name: )Poster EWC Program Representative (name )EWC website Conference (name: )

Educational advising office: )Other: (please explain: )

APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATIONI hereby certify that the information I have given on this application and supporting documents is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I have attended no institution other than those listed on this application. I understand that the concealmentof such information may result in the rejection of my application or disciplinary action if discovered after enrollment. I understand thatit is my responsibility to arrange for the forwarding of official transcripts of records from all schools specified in the instruction booklet,and that such transcripts and other application materials become the property of the East-West Center and will not be returned to me.Further, I authorize access to and if necessary, release of my educational records of any academic work done at the University of Hawai`i as part of the evaluation of my application by the East-West Center and the University of Hawai`i.

ignature of Applicant Date


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Please make photocopies of your application documents for your personal records before submitting them to the East-West Center.The East-West Center will not make photocopies of any materials submitted as part of your application.


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1 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MNOA GRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM FOR THE APLReturn this application together with your APLP application to Award Services/ATTN: APLP, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road,

JAB 2066, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601 postmarked no later than December 1, 2009.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY.

1 SEMESTER

FALL 2010

1 1. U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IF AVAILABLE. 1 GENDER

FEMALEMALE

1 BIRTHPLACE(State or Country)

1 BIRTH DATEMM DD YY

1 2. ETH

1 3. FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames. International applicants: Use name as listed on passport.) FAMILY/LAST FIRST FULL MIDDLE

1 4. OTHER NAMES (under which transcripts, records,or

test scores may be issued):

1 COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP United States (If you have dual citizenship for the UnitedStates and another country, check United States.)

OTHER ______________________________ Specify country.Indicate immigrant status or visa type in #5.

1 5. NON-U.S. CITIZEN IMMIGRANT STATUS OR VISA TYPE

U. S. PERMANENT RESIDENTDate Received (MM/DD/YY)________________________________

F-1 STUDENT VISA OTHER VISA (specify) ________________________________

1 CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS CITY/PROVINCE STATE/COUNTRY 1 ZIP/POSTAL CODE

1 VALID UNTIL (MM/DD/YY)

1 CURRENT TELEPHONEArea Code ( )

1 PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS CITY/PROVINCE STATE/COUNTRY

1 ZIP/POSTAL CODE

1 PERMANENT TELEPHONEArea Code ( )

1 OTHER TELEPHONEArea Code ( )

1 6. EMAIL ADDRESS FAX NUMBER Area Code ( )

1 7. INTENDED GRADUATE PROGRAM (See pages B-1 through B-3.) DEGREE OBJECTIVE

ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (APLP) CERTIFICATE 11 8. CHANGE IN GRADUATE PROGR

1 9. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

1 Have you applied for graduate admissionsto UHM previously?

No Yes (semester & year) ___________

1 Were any of your ancestors Hawaiian?(optional)

No Yes

1 10. Person authorized by you to access info regardingyour application status:Monique Wedderburn, APLP Senior Program Officer, EWCJeane Yamamoto, APLP Program Assistant, EWC

1 NAME OF HIGH (SECONDARY) SCHOOL FROM WHICH YOU GRADUATED STATE or COUNTRY GRADUATION DATE (MM/YY)

1 SUMMARY OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE. Provide an official transcript from each institution. See page D-4 for additional space.List bachelors degree(s) first; advanced degree(s) second, if any; and all other institutions of college/university level, regardless of the length of attendance.

International applicants: List actual name of degree received or expected, DO NOT translate or interpret in terms of U.S. equivalent.

1 FULL NAME OF INSTITUTION(Do not use initials.)

1 LOCATION(city, state or country)

1 ENTERED( MM/YY)

1 THROUGH(MM/YY)

1 MAJOR or PROGRAM OF STUDY1 NAME OF DEGREE ORDIPLOMA RECEIVEDor EXPECTED

1 DATERECEIVEDor EXPECT

( MM/YY

1 1

1 1 1

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1 1 1

1 FOR OFFICE USE ONLYAPPLICATION FEE

CC CH

1 R N M F J S G C E H

TUITION STATUS: by on

1 ADMISSIONS TYPE

ST (Standard) CC (Concurrent) CH (Change Field)

STUDENT TYPE M R C T

GEOG L M I1 UH ID:

SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON NEXT PAGE

1 SUMMARY OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE:1 Continued from page D-3.

1 NAME OF INSTITUTION(Do not use initials.)

1 LOCATION(city, state or country)

1 ENTERED( MM/YY)

1 THROUGH(MM/YY)

1 MAJOR/PROGRAM OF STUDY

1 NAME OFDEGREEOR DIPLOMARECEIVED OREXPECTED

1 DATERECEIVEDOR EXPECT(MM/YY)

1 FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLYProvide permanent foreign address, if different from the permanent mailing address provided on previous page.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PERMANENT FOREIGN ADDRESS CITY / PROVINCE STATE / COUNTRY POSTAL CODE

1 11. CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT I hereby certify that the answers and responses for all items on this application form are complete and true to the best of my knowledgeand belief. I understand that providing incomplete, incorrect, or false information may result in the recision of admission and subject meto the requirements and/or disciplinary measures as provided under the Universitys Student Code.

Signature of Applicant Date ________________


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Application Deadline: December 1, 2009The applicant below is applying for admission to the East-West Centers Asia Pacific Leadership Program (www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp ), and has askedthat you provide a letter of reference. We appreciate your time and effort in supplying this additional background information. This letter of reference will onlybe considered as part of an application to the APLP. The East-West Center strengthens understanding and relations between the peoples of the UnitedStates, Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, training and research. Please return this letter of reference directly to:Award Services/APLP, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96848-1601, USA. Thank you for your assistance.

Name and Title of Person Writing Recommendation (please print)

Email Telephone #

Address

Name of Applicant ( please print ) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TO THE APPLICANT: Confidentiality of Participant Records

Under East-West Center policy, this letter may be viewed by you unless you waive your right to see it or the person writing this letter wishes it to be held inconfidence (#9). In the event that you do not waive your right to see this letter but the referee indicates in item #9 that he/she wishes the letter to be held inconfidence, the referee's preference will take precedence.

I waive my right to see this letter of reference

I do not waive my right to see this letter of reference

_________________________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

LETTER OF REFERENCE1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. How well and in what capacity do you know the applicant? 3. Please rate the applicant in terms of each of the following:

E x c e p

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W e l

l A b o v e

A v e r a g e

A b o v e A v e r a g e

A v e r a g e

B e l o w

A v e r a g e

U n a

b l e t o

J u d g e

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

INITIATIVE

CREATIVITY

WRITTEN EXPRESSION

ORAL EXPRESSION

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILL (IF NOT NATIVE SPEAKER OF ENGLISH)

ADAPTABILITY

CAREER POTENTIAL

INTELLIGENCE

WORK ETHIC

CONSIDERATION/CONCERN/CARE FOR OTHERS

MOTIVATION TO PURSUE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

ABILITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY

CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE AND SENSITIVITY

CAPACITY FOR CHANGE
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4. Of similar applicants for advanced study in a leadership program that you have known, where would you rank this candidate in terms of overallcapacity?

Top 2% Top 5% Top 10% Top 20%

5. What are the applicant's special professional/academic strengths and weaknesses?

6. To your knowledge, what has been this individual's greatest achievement (personal, professional, academic, community)?

7. Please provide any additional comments that you deem relevant regarding the applicant. If helpful, please attach a letter of reference.

8. Do you recommend the applicant for an East-West Center fellowship to pursue this program of study?

Recommend highly Do not recommend

Recommend Insufficient basis for making recommendation

Recommend with reservations

9. Please check one:

I have no objection to disclosing this letter of reference to the applicant if he/she requests

I do not want this letter of reference to be disclosed to the applicant.

Signature Date

Please attach or enclose your business card.

Please return this form/attached letter of reference directly to:Award Services/APLP, East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96848-1601, USA.

Thank you for your assistance.


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VERIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR EXPENSES BEYOND THE APLP FELLOWSHIP

The East West Center Entrance Fellowship for the APLP provides funding covering the educational costs noted in Column A of the table below.

For the fall semester, APLP applicants need to cover additional expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship. These

additional expenses are estimated to be US $9,140. In addition, applicants need to budget for round-trip airfare to/fromHonolulu.

The Center strongly encourages applicants to seek financial support from other institutions, funding agencies or personal fundswell in advance, to prepare to cover estimated additional costs. Please also see the APLP website (Applications and Finances)for current information on supplemental scholarships: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/application-and-finances/

InstructionsTo indicate your budget and resources for the estimated expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship (fall semester only),please complete columns B, C, and D in the table below in US Dollars where $ is noted. Also, complete the back of this form.In all cases, please endeavor to keep the Column D total as low as possible.

A B C D

ItemFall Semester only

EWC Entrance Fellowship Amount Coveredby Personal or Family Funds

Amount Coveredby Other

Funding Sources

Amount not yetcovered

Tuition and Fees

Tuition Covered

Fees required by University of Hawaii Covered

Program Fees required by theEast-West Center $3,500 Not covered $ $ $

Living ExpensesHousing in EWC residence hallbased on single occupancyestimated at ($14 per night)

$1,890

Not covered $ $ $

Estimated living expenses of $600/month ($3,000) Not covered $ $ $Books and MaterialsAPLP course materials Covered

Health InsuranceHealth Insurance Covered

Travel ExpensesSEVIS fee for internationalfellows

Covered

Visa fee for internationalfellows (see note below)

Not covered $ $ $

Airfare (to/from Honolulu) Not covered $ $ $Field ExperienceField Expenses ($750) Not covered $ $ $

Totals for columnsB, C, D

$Column B Total

$Column C Total

$Column D Total

Visa Fee Note: All international fellows are required to pay for the visa application (Machine Readable Visa--MRV) fee of $100.Citizens of some countries are required to pay a visa issuance (reciprocity) fee. Check the following site for details on visa costsrelated to your country: http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm

Instructions
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If you indicated in column D that you do not have resources yet to cover certain anticipated costs, pleaseprovide further explanation below so that we have a clear understanding of your situation. If you needadditional space, please attach a separate sheet (maximum 500 words). Your explanation will be providedto the EWC Supplementary Scholarship Committee.

Please submit this form to the Award Services Office by December 1, 2009

I hereby certify that the information I have provided on this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I alsounderstand that if selected for an APLP Fellowship, I will be expected to provide official financial certification for additionalexpenses not covered by the EWC Entrance Fellowship. Name (print or type) Dat

e

Signature Citizenship

Address Email

Return form to the East-West Center Award Services Office,Attention: APLP, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848-1601, USA