About this Program
The ASEAN Foundation and Australian Government are organizing the ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting Plus Australia 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia relations. The event, which began in 2015, will focus on improving ASEAN-Australia ties for the future. The event, which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, will promote ASEAN and Dialogue Partner diplomacy, allowing participants to enhance their decision-making and diplomacy skills.
The ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting Plus Australian 2024 (AFMAM Plus Australia 2024) is an educational program for tertiary education students from 10 ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste, and Australia. It aims to promote understanding of ASEAN and its external partners, enhance skills in global awareness, cross-cultural thinking, negotiation, public speaking, and consensus-building, and foster friendship circles across ASEAN and beyond.
Eligibility
For ASEAN and Timor-Leste Students:
- Enrolled as a student of a tertiary education institution in the ASEAN Member States or Timor-Leste, taking diploma or undergraduate studies (or equivalent level) in any discipline at the time when the program takes place
- A citizen of one of the 10 ASEAN Member States or Timor-Leste
- Reside in an ASEAN country or Timor-Leste
- Between 18 and 25 years of age when the program takes place
- English proficiency; verbal and written
For Australian Students:
- Enrolled as a student of a tertiary education institution in the ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, or Australia, taking diploma or undergraduate studies (or equivalent level) in any discipline at the time when the program takes place
- A citizen or permanent resident of Australia
- Reside in the ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste or Australia
- Between 18 and 25 years of age when the program takes place
