Applications Open: Young Pacific Leaders Conference

Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) are now accepting applications for the ninth Young Pacific Leaders Conference to take place in Tamuning, Guam, over the dates of April 17-20, 2023 (travel dates not included). 

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with Meridian International Center, the Conference will bring together Pacific leaders, ages 25-35, from throughout the region to develop new connections, advance leadership skills, and create opportunities for collaboration in solving regional and global challenges connected to YPL’s four programmatic themes: Education; Environment and Resource Management; Civic Leadership; and Economic and Social Development. 

Applications are due by Friday, November 11 at 11:59pm (New Zealand Standard Time) and can be completed online.

We encourage any interested eligible applicant to APPLY HERE and to share this opportunity with your networks throughout the Pacific Region. 

For any questions about the 2023 YPL Conference or to request a fillable PDF version of the application, please contact Meridian International Center at ypl@meridian.org.