#OpportunitiesCorner: Week 3 – April 2026

Hello there! The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs’ #OpportunitiesCorner is an update on available scholarships, exchange programs, conferences, workshops, and other skill-enhancing initiatives for UP Diliman students. Here’s for the 3rd week of April 2026:

ASEAN–JAPAN YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS NETWORK (AJYELN) 2.0

The ASEAN–Japan Young Environmental Leaders Network (AJYELN) 2.0 is now accepting applications! This regional program empowers youth from ASEAN Member States and Japan to design and implement community-based projects tackling plastic pollution.

Program Theme: Youth for a Plastic-Resilient Region: Action. Innovation. Transformation.
This year’s theme invites young people to go beyond conversations and take real, solution-driven steps to address plastic pollution in their communities.

Who Can Apply?

• Youth aged 18–25 years old
• Teams of 2–3 members
• Citizens of ASEAN Member States or Japan
• Proficient in conversational English
• Passionate about environmental and social action

What Kind of Projects?

Your proposal should connect to at least one of the following areas:

• Marine plastic waste
• Plastic pollution
• Waste and wastewater management
• Circular economy approaches for plastics

Projects should include:

• Community engagement
• Awareness initiatives
• Capacity building through networking and collaboration

As an AJYELN Fellow, you will:

• Receive seed funding (up to 100,000 JPY) to bring your project to life
• Join a dynamic network of youth leaders across ASEAN and Japan
• Participate in leadership and project management training

Key Dates

• Application Start: 6 March 2026
• Extended Deadline: 30 April 2026
• Shortlist Announcement: 15 May 2026
• Interviews (Pitching): 22 May 2026 (TBC)
• Final Selection: 5 June 2026

Application Details

Prepare the following documents:

• Scan of passport or citizenship card (in English) for each member
• Project proposal (using official template)
• 1-minute pitch video (team introduction + project idea)

Deadline: 30 April 2026
Online application form: https://bit.ly/join_AJYELN2026
More detailed information: AJYELN 2.0 Recruitment Information

Contact Information:

Nurlatifah | Programme Assistant
ASEAN-Japan Centre
nurlatifah@asean.or.jp

GLOBAL YOUTH DIPLOMACY MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2026

Applications are now open for the Global Youth Diplomacy Model United Nations (GYDMUN), happening on 1–4 July 2026 at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This prestigious international conference welcomes students and young leaders from around the world to engage in UN-style debates, leadership simulations, and cultural exchange. With mentorship from top university coaches and Harvard alumni, GYDMUN is designed to be 88% beginner-friendly while offering international certificates, awards, and global networking opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

Age requirement: 11–26 years old
Nationality and Education: Open to all
Experience: No minimum requirement
English skills: Minimum basic to intermediary

For more information, please check the official GYDMUN website here: https://gydmun.org/

Note: The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) does not have funding support for participation in this program. Interested students are encouraged to apply directly and make independent arrangements should they wish to join.

ASEAN SYMPOSIUM FOR YOUTH LEADERS 2026
The call for applications for the ASEAN Symposium for Youth Leaders 2026 is now open, offering ASEAN students a chance to engage in governance and public policy training at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. The symposium will feature plenaries, dialogues, workshops, and curated learning journeys.

 
Key Details

• Theme: ASEAN Youth Leaders: Diverse Perspectives, Shared Future
• Organizer: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), National University of Singapore
• Dates: 10–12 September 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Focus: Contemporary governance, public policy, leadership, and regional collaboration

Eligibility