Search for Young Leaders

\"UCWorldwide Support for Development-Haruhisa Handa Young Leaders Program

The University of Cambodia is proud to announce the launch of a program to identify and help nurture future leaders in Cambodia.  This program is offered in collaboration with the Pacific Forum CSIS, through the generosity of the Worldwide Support for Development and Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Chancellor of the University of Cambodia.


This program is open to budding young leaders in Cambodia (including resident non-Cambodians) to promote Asian, US and European participation in the 7th Asia Economic Forum hosted by The University of Cambodia, 29-31 July 2011. The program seeks to encourage dialogue with global leaders, particularly in Asia, on economics, political, environmental, and social security issues affecting Asia.


The University of Cambodia seeks 10 high caliber young leaders to participate.  Interested candidates should already have some knowledge of security and economic development in the region and thus will be able to use this opportunity to deepen their understanding of these issues and offer solutions for improvement.

Interested candidates should meet the following criteria:

·         Minimum of B.A.

·         Fluent in English

·         Age 21-40

·         Strong leadership potential

·         Interested in and knowledgeable about regional and international affairs

·         Willingness and capacity to engage in dialogue with leaders from around the world 

Interested candidates should submit the following: 

·         Resume/Curriculum Vitae

·         2 letters of reference

·         Essay (maximum of 5 pages) on How to best engage development issues in the 21st century


The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2011. For more information, please contact Mrs. Seng Dao Keo (seng@uc.edu.kh) or info@uc.edu.kh.

The University of Cambodia

143, Preah Norodom Boulevard

Phnom Penh  12000

Phone: (855-23) 993 274

Fax: (855-23) 993 284