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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is accepting applications for the next cohort of Canada-Asia Young Professionals Fellowship Program. The deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday August 10 2025. This nine-month non-resident program is for up to 20 current graduate students and young professionals aged 22-to-30 with prior knowledge of contemporary Asia and an interest in understanding and advancing Canadas relationship with the countries and people of that region.
Fellows convene once or twice monthly for 60-minute virtual meetings (with breaks during major holidays). The focus of these meetings is on one of the following:
Fellows average weekly commitment will be approximately three hours.
The program will begin in mid-September 2025 and conclude in June 2026. In early May 2026 the cohort will spend two days at APF Canadas head office in Vancouver for an in-person retreat and the opportunity to network with other APF Canada staff and stakeholders. Travel costs will be covered by APF Canada.
Benefits to Participants
Through this program fellows will have the opportunity to:
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:
APF Canada is committed to supporting and amplifying the diversity of young Canadians voices that will shape the future of Canada-Asia relations. We invite and encourage young people from all backgrounds (including but not limited to racial ethnic religious and socio-economic backgrounds) sexual and gender identities and abilities to apply. If you require any accommodations during the application process or the Fellowship please let us know and we will work with you to arrange appropriate accommodations.
How to Apply
To apply upload the following documents in one MERGED PDF file no later than 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday August 10 2025.
Only short-listed candidates for the next intake will be contacted for an interview. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance by late-August.
*In your cover letter please address the following:
On Page 1
Introduce yourself and describe what you hope to gain from participating in this program. Provide any information you would like us to know about you that is not included in your other application materials.
On Page 2
Describe one recent or current event in Asia (i.e. 40 years ago to the present day) that you have followed closely and why you think this issue should be important to Canadians.
Describe two additional issues in Asia that you have not followed as closely but would like to know more about. Why do you think these are significant issues and what 2-3 questions would guide you if you wanted to explore this issue further
For questions please contact Ms. Mei Terasawa at
Required Experience:
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