Applications for Young Pacific Leaders Conference 2018 in Honolulu now open

The Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) is looking for young people who are passionate about improving their communities and countries. If you’re between the ages of 25-35, apply today to attend their Young Pacific Leaders conference in Hawai’i in January. Apply by 3 NOVEMBER https://goo.gl/nrqsZT

More information below:
The fifth Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Honolulu, Hawai‘i will take place January 16-18, 2018, through a partnership between the East-West Center’s Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) and the U.S. Department of State.

This comprehensive conference will provide emerging Pacific leaders, ages 25-35, with new skills and knowledge to advance the region’s economic vibrancy and civic engagement, thereby contributing to regional security and development. A diverse and highly selective group of 26 young men and women from across the independent Pacific states, Australia, New Zealand and the United States will be chosen to participate in the conference. In addition, six outstanding alumni of previous conferences will be invited to participate for a total of 32 Young Pacific Leaders. At the conclusion of the conference all participants will be eligible to compete for small grants to support projects in their countries and the region. All travel, lodging and meals will be provided to selected participants. Applicants must be available to attend the full conference from Jan. 16-18, 2018.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

Be citizens of one of the eligible countries and representative of the country’s indigenous or Pacific populations
Be between the ages of 25-35
Have a track record of making an impact in their organization, company, or community
Be capable of creating an action-orientated plan to address a specific problem, concern or policy challenge being faced in their country

Eligible Countries

Australia
Cook Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Nauru
New Zealand
Niue
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
USA (Native Hawaiian and or natives of Guam, the CNMI or American Samoa. Must be resident in Hawaii.)
Vanuatu

Deadline
Your application must be received by midnight November 3, 2017 (Hawaii Time).Contact
If you would like more information or are having trouble filling out the online form contact this email.