YV Application Form - eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN Programme: Cohort 6

Application Form

Youth Volunteer (YV) - eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN Programme: Cohort 6
GENERAL INFORMATION

The eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) Programme, launched in conjunction with ASEAN Day on 8 August 2018, is a collaborative initiative by the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank Foundation, dedicated to empowering young people and communities across the region.

The Programme provides youth aged 19 to 35 with an experiential and educational learning platform through social volunteerism. Participants collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds to design and implement ideas, and to advocate solutions to real issues faced by local communities across ASEAN. Through this experience, they embark on an impactful journey to create tangible and meaningful change among target communities in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to starting an application, please read through the following instructions:

1. Learn about the programme and the eligibility criteria in the Application Information Package for Youth Volunteer.

2. The form will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete, provided that you have all the necessary documents ready. Please be informed that the time estimate does not include the time you need to complete the essays.

3. Once you have entered all required information, review your application for errors. If all information is correct, submit your application. Any wilful suppression or falsification of required information shall render the application null and void.

4. Note that the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank Foundation reserve an absolute right to approve or reject any application. Completing this form does not guarantee participation.

5. For inquiries, please email us at aseanempoweringyouth@aseanfoundation.org copying tirza.listiarani@aseanfoundation.org, aulia.ramadhina@aseanfoundation.org, and aldila.fatawa@aseanfoundation.org.

Part 1: Personal Details
Full Name*

First NameLast Name/Family Name
Preferred Name*
Preferred Name
Nationality*
Citizens of ASEAN Member States only
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Must be a minimum of 19 years old by 1 January 2026 and a maximum of 35 years old by 31 December 2026
Sex*
Gender*
Address in Home Country*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
Make sure that you use a personal email (e.g. Gmail) instead of a work or school email.
Phone Number (WhatsApp Active)*

Country CodePhone Number
Applicant's Photo*

*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.png. Ensure the photo is in color, visible from head to shoulders, and preferably at least 720 pixels for optimal quality.
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A scanned copy of your passport/national ID*

*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.png, *.pdf – If you do not have a passport at this time, you may submit a scanned copy of your ID Card as an alternative. However, please note that if you are selected as a Youth Volunteer, you will be required to submit a scanned copy of your passport no later than two (2) weeks after the final announcement. The passport must be valid until at least 31 January 2027.
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Part 2: Education and Relevant Experience
What is your current occupation?*

StudentEmployedOther
Are you a Maybank staff member or scholar?*

YesNo
Have you participated in previous eYAA programmes as a Youth Volunteer?*

YesNo

Please provide your current/most recent educational background.*

	Institution Name	Degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, Doctorate)	Period (Year-Year)	Major
1

Please provide THREE (maximum) major work/volunteering/organisational experiences in the last five years.*

	Institution Name	Period (Year-Year)	Position	Remarks (i.e. accomplishments or any relevant details)
1
2
3

Please provide THREE (maximum) major accomplishments/awards received in the last five years (if any).

	Accomplishment/Award	Issuing Institution	Year
1
2
3

English Proficiency (Verbal & Written)*

BasicIntermediateAdvanced
Please upload your English proficiency certificate, if available.

e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, or other equivalent tests
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Part 3: Motivational Essay
Please explain what motivates you to apply for the eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN Programme and how do you plant to use the knowledge and skills you gain from the Programme within your community?*

Please refrain from using AI tools to generate your answers. You may only use them for translation or grammar-checking purposes.0/200

Part 4: Personal Assessment
Do you have any medical condition, physical disability, or ongoing health consideration that the ASEAN Foundation should be aware of to ensure inclusive participation in the programme? This information is gathered to ensure that appropriate measures are taken by the ASEAN Foundation to accommodate you, as we are striving to promote inclusive participation for youth across ASEAN.*

YesNo
If you selected yes, please specify.*
If I am selected, I understand that I must submit a medical checkup result or a health certification from an approved medical authority (e.g., physician, local clinic, etc.)*

I agree

Part 6: Declaration
Declaration 1*

I hereby declare that the given information is true at the point of the submission of this application, and that any attempt to withhold or falsify the necessary information would render it null and void. I also understand that the defiant act of withholding true information with regard to the application will subject the organisation I represent, as well as myself (the applicant), to being barred from applying for the fund, ad interim.
Declaration 2*

I acknowledge that all decisions regarding this application are made at the sole discretion of the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank Foundation. I understand that these decisions are final and binding; and cannot be contested, appealed, or altered under any circumstances.
Declaration 3*

I acknowledge and accept the possibility of being deployed to rural and remote areas and am willing to adapt to the conditions.
Confidentiality Agreement*

I understand that all personal data provided in this submission is held strictly confidential will be used solely for eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN Programme purposes. I understand that my personal medical information is treated in the strictest confidence. Information will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent.
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