CHED NCR Transnational Higher Education

09/10/2026

Calling all Filipino youth leaders and changemakers! 📣 🇵🇭

To celebrate 70 years of connecting lives and sharing cultures, AFS Philippines is launching The Changemakers Scholarship: AFS Philippines - 70th Anniversary Youth Scholarship for the 2026 Regional AFS Youth Assembly (RYA) in Cavite!

We are waiving the USD 250 conference registration fee for selected youth delegates (ages 16–35) across two distinct tracks:

🌟 Track A: Established Changemakers
🌱 Track B: Emerging Youth Leaders

Unlock your potential, build cross-border networks, and translate your passion into UN SDG-aligned community action!

🗓️ Deadline: October 15, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

📄 Access the Scholarship Guidelines: bit.ly/afsphi-rya2026scholarshipguide

Ready to apply? Check the guidelines and prepare your application today!

08/10/2026

🇪🇺 Where is EHEF 2026 taking place?

This November, the European Higher Education Fair returns to Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Manila, bringing European higher education opportunities closer to Filipino students and young professionals.

📍 Join Us Onsite — Explore European universities, information booths, and opportunities in one place.

🎓 Meet the Experts — Connect with university representatives and learn more about studying in Europe.

💻 Join Online — Continue exploring opportunities through our online sessions after the onsite fair.

📍 20–21 November 2026 | Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Manila
💻 Online Sessions: 23 November 2026

See you there!

06/10/2026

𝐀𝐔𝐍-𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 – 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

Is your university ready for the next submission? Learn more about the requirements you need!

💫The collaborative AUN-THE Webinar Series returns for its third consecutive year running, with the 2026 edition themed “Decoding the Rankings”. This time, Session 1 will concisely delve into the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the THE Sustainability Rankings, thoroughly explaining its unique differences, along with the processes, and requirements needed in preparation for the submission period.

🌏The session will navigate the technicalities of the submissions process the THE rankings, aiding you to:
- Master key differences between the two THE rankings and universities.
- Clarify required data and reference periods.
- Mobilize the right university offices and stakeholders.
- Strengthen data quality, consistency, and internal reviews.
- Resolve common preparation gaps before submission.

🗣️Meet the Experts:
- 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐠, Regional Director (Hong Kong, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Viet Nam), THE
- 𝐂𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠, Regional Manager (APAC), THE

📅 19 October 2026
🕑 1.30 P.M. - 2.30 P.M. (GMT+7)
📍 Zoom Webinar

📝Registration is now open via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6-MbQIETQPyC6St4CPzsfw #/registration

Should you have any inquiries, kindly contact [email protected] or [email protected]

06/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬–𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 🇵🇭🇲🇾

The CHED International Affairs Service, headed by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫, together with the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 of 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐍𝐂𝐑, in collaboration with Far Eastern University - Manila and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬–𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦.

Held on September 29, 2026, at the University Conference Centre of Far Eastern University, the forum was graced by the 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐨' 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨, who has always been proactively championing the Philippines-Malaysia bilateral relations.

The forum provided NCR higher education institutions (HEIs) with valuable insights into emerging and relevant areas, including AI and new technologies, IZN, and ASEAN collaboration. It also opened opportunities to strengthen institutional partnerships with Malaysian HEIs and further expand the regional impact of Philippine higher education.

The Commission extends its warmest appreciation to the distinguished panelist speakers for sharing their expertise and insights, and to our valued event partners, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐄𝐌𝐆𝐒) and 𝐅𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, for their time, dedication, and invaluable support in making this forum a success. 🤝

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐒𝐖 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐍𝐂𝐑 and 𝐌𝐒𝐖 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 successfully hosted the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥. The international education exhibition brought together 300 students, academic career counselors, and educational institutions to promote programs, scholarships, international study opportunities, and cross-border partnerships.

The expo was graced by the presence of the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines, 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐨' 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨 and the Education Malaysia Global Services team.

𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫-𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫, Director of the 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐈𝐀𝐒), delivered the opening keynote and served as one of the panelists for Forum 3, “Rethinking Student Engagement in the Digital Age,” alongside school heads and institutional leaders who shared insights on the evolving educational landscape.

The CHED Regional Office NCR was led and represented by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐃. 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧, Regional TNHE Officer and Team Lead for Internationalization and 𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐅. 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨, Project Technical Staff I.

CHED NCR expresses its gratitude to MSW Global team led by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐧, for choosing Metro Manila to host this gathering and for continuously opening doors of opportunities for Filipino learners.

Through initiatives like the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨, CHED NCR remains committed in advancing inclusive and impact-driven internationalization, and empowering future-ready Filipino global citizens! 🌏🎓

05/10/2026

🇪🇺 What can you discover at EHEF 2026?

The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) Philippines 2026 brings together European higher education institutions to showcase study opportunities and connect with the Philippine academic community.

🎓 Meet European Universities — Explore academic programmes across a wide range of fields and disciplines.

🎓 Learn About Erasmus+ and Scholarships — Find out about scholarships, funding opportunities, and pathways to international education.

💻 Join Online Sessions and Discussions — Hear from universities and explore opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration.

🤝 Build Connections — Engage with university representatives, academics, alumni, and fellow students.

📍 20–21 November 2026 | Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Manila
💻 Online Sessions: 23 November 2026

Explore your options and discover what European higher education has to offer!

05/10/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 📚🌏

The CHED-NCR Transnational Higher Education Unit extends our heartfelt appreciation to all teachers, professors, mentors, and education professionals who dedicate their knowledge, passion, and time to shaping minds and inspiring future generations.

Beyond the classroom, your lessons and values leave a lasting impact—shaping not only the future of our learners, but the future of our communities and the world.

Thank you for teaching, inspiring, and empowering generations!

03/10/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!

On 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, from 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 at the 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮, join us for 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮. This event is organized by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Philippines and Youth Solutions Network through the San Beda Economics Society.

This program is all about being connected. It brings student leaders, SK officials, LYDOs, LYDCs, young legislators, professionals, and corporate partners together. With the 2030 deadline coming soon, the event calls on the youth to unite and take action on big issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, peace, and cooperation. Guided by the five pillars of the SDGs: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships, this is a space where ideas, teamwork, and solutions connect to build a better future.

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵
Adamson University Junior Marketing Association
Adamson University Senior High School Supreme Student Government
Adamson University Student Chapter of International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
Adamson University Student Nurses Association
Alliance of Scholars Conserving the Environment and Nature for Development
Ambassadors for the Global Goals
Angat Kabataan, Angat Kalikasan
Angat Teresa (Teresaños People's Council)
Ateneo JGSOM Sanggunian
Ateneo Society of Management Students
Benilde Commission on Election
BPSU Balanga Campus College Red Cross Youth Council
BulSU Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
BulSU University Commission on Student Elections
Cavite Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
CEU Manila Peer Facilitators Group
CEU Manila Pharmacy Student Council
CEU Manila Psychology Society
Creatio Justa Youth Movement
CvSU College of Economics, Management and Development Studies - Student Council
CvSU College of Education Student Council
CvSU Computer Science Student Organization
CvSU DOST Scholars’ Association
CvSU International Veterinary Students' Association
CvSU Matayuyon Crop Science Society
CvSU Mitochondrion Society
CvSU Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc.
CvSU Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
CvSU Punlaan Community
CvSU SALINLAHI - Environmental Science Student Association
CvSU Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon
CvSU Student Congress of Physical Education
CvSU The Asclepian Society
CvSU University First Year - Student Council
CvSU UTOPIA - The Society of BA Political Science Students
DLSAU Psychology Society
DLSP College of Accountancy Student Council
DLSU Dasmariñas College of Science Student Government
DLSU Dasmariñas Lasallian Peer Facilitators
DLSU Dasmariñas SINAG Society of Leaders
DLSU Manila Lasallian Ambassadors
DMMSU Municipal Student Body Organization - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
DMMSU Union Towards Ongoing Political Integrity Advancement
Far Eastern College-Silang, Inc.
FEU Alabang ACM Student Chapter
FEU Diliman High School Student Coordinating Council
FEU Manila Anti-Bullying Core Group
FEU Manila Drug Abuse Prevention Core Group
FEU Manila Tamaraw Volunteers - Manila
GC League of English Language and Literature Students
International Kabataan Union
JRU Callidus Loquentium
JRU HARMONIYA
JRU Humanities and General Academics Club
JRU Rizalian Youth for Nation-Building
JRU unior Philippine Institute of Accountants
JRU We Care and Claygo
Kaya Natin! Youth - Trece Martires City
Kilos Ko Youth
Letran Community Volunteers
Letran Psychology Society
Local Youth Development Council - Agdangan
LPU Alliance of Cruiseline Students
LPU Batangas Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
LPU Cavite Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants
LPU St. Cabrini Central Student Government
Mapúa Psychological Society
MBC Junior Business Administration Association
MSEUF CBA Academic Circle since 1987
NTC Psychological Society
NU Clark Vanguards of Society
OLFU QC Psychological Society
Osorio Journo
PCU Dasmariñas Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
PCU Manila Psychology Society
PHINMA UPang College of Allied Health Sciences Student Council
Pinagbuhatan EmerGen-Z Response Team
Pingkian: Coalition of National Capital Region Youth Leaders
PLM Pre-Law Society
PLV Valenzuela Information Technology Society
PNU Manila Arts and Culture Educators' Society
PUP Advertising and Public Relations Organization of Students
PUP ANGAT Iskolar PUP
PUP Circle of Public Administration and Governance Students
PUP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants Manila
PUP Samahang Nagtataguyod ng Iisang Diwa’t Adhika
PUP Society of Pangasinan Students
PUP Taguig Central Student Council
PUP Taguig Emergency Response Group
PUP Taguig Junior Marketing Association
PUP Taguig Philippine Association of Students in Office Administration
QCU AWS Student Builder Group
QCU Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers - Operations Research Society of the Philippines
Rotaract Club of Gordon College
Rotaract Club of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
San Beda Debate Society
Talang Dalisay
TUP Manila Boluntaryong Tupians
TUP Manila Institute of Computer Engineering Technologist. Student Association
TUP Manila Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
TUP Manila University Student Government
TUP Taguig Society of Non-Destructive Testing
UB Amazon Web Services - Student Builder Group
UE Manila International Studies Society
UE Manila University Student Council
Unida Christian Colleges
UNP Students of Arts and Sciences
UP Diliman Association of Economics Students
UP Los Baños Association of Filipino Forestry Students
UP Los Baños Gabay Volunteer Corps.
UP Manila Social Transformation Advocacy towards Public Health
UPHSD Las Piñas Junior Philippine Computer Society
UPHSD Molino Supreme Student Council
Usbong Kabataan Organization
UST Community Achievers Association - Commerce Unit
UST Red Cross Youth Council - Accountancy Unit
UST Volunteers for UNICEF
Youth on the Rock Youth Organization Inc.

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵
Adamson University Biology Society
Adamson University Computer Engineering Society
Adamson University Guild of Animation Makers and Esports
Ateneo Development Society of the Ateneo
Ateneo Environmental Science Community
Ateneo Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
AUF CAS Lighthouse
AUF Legal Management Society
Bayanihan ng Aktibong Nagkakaisang Kabataan
Benilde Red Cross Youth Council
Benilde Student Government
CEU Manila Dramatic Guild
CEU Manila Honors Society
CEU Manila Philippine Association of Nutrition - Delta Chapter
CEU Manila Red Cross Youth
CvSU College of Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Natural Resources - Student Council
CvSU College of Engineering and Information Technology Student Council
CvSU College of Nursing - Student Council
CvSU College of Tourism and Hospitality Management - Student Council
CvSU Kabataang Makakalikasan-Youth Environmental Organization
CvSU Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engier - Pre-Profenessional
CvSU Psychology Circle
CvSU Red Cross Youth Council
DLSU Manila Habitat for Humanity Green Chapter
FEU Cavite Higher Education Department Student Council
JRU Rizalian Psychological Society
KLD Student Electoral Board
Kontra Gutom Foundation
LPU Laguna Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants
Mapúa Association of Geologists and Geological Engineers
Miriam College Psychology Guild
NU Manila Amazon Web Services Learning Club Legarda
PUP Seis the Light (Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies 3-6)
RCI Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Student Chapter
SSC Manila College Student Council
Synergize Innovation and Gravitate Leadership towards Adaptive Technologies
UMak Golden Z Club
UMak Psychology Society
University of Northern Philippines
UP Diliman Volunteers for Children
UP Los Baños Alliance of Computer Science Students
UST Community Achievers Association
UST Red Cross Youth Council - Central Unit
UST UNESCO Club
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼
Active Leaders Advocating for Brighter Future - ALAB
Ateneo Spaces for Women’s Arts and Narratives
Ateneo Student Exchange Council
Borres Youth Leadership Institute, Inc.
BulSU Advertising Guild
Caloocan Young Leaders Initiative
CvSU Junior Social Worker's Association of the Philippines
CvSU League of Automotive Superb Students
CvSU Tourism Students Association
CvSU United Architects Of The Philippines Student Auxiliary
CvSU University Irregular Organization
DLSU Manila The Organization for American Studies
Kabataan sa Kartilya ng Katipunan - Cavite Chapter
MTC Psychology Society
National Youth Volunteers Coalition Inc.
NU Manila Political Science Society
PNU Manila Kabataang Urduja
PUP Kaya Natin! Youth
Rotaract Club of Cainta
Rotaract Club of Padre Garcia
Safe Space Community
SPC SALIGAN Supreme Student Council
SSC Manila Psychology Society
UAP POLIS
UP Diliman BUKLOD CSSP
UP Diliman Manga-Anime Associates
UP Diliman Psychedelics
UP Manila Biological Sciences Society
USLS Psychological Society
UST Environmental Advocates Reaching Towards Humanity
UST Scarlet Central - Filipino Chinese Students Organization
Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

03/10/2026

2026 ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting (AFMAM)

Applications are open for the 2026 ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting (AFMAM), offering young people an opportunity to learn about ASEAN diplomacy, regional cooperation, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) through a practical simulation experience.

💡 Key Themes

• Conflict Prevention & Preventive Diplomacy
• Maritime Security & Maritime Cooperation
• Emerging Threats & Challenges

👥 Who Can Apply?

• Citizens of the 11 ASEAN Member States or other East Asia Summit participating countries: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States
• Currently enrolled in a diploma or undergraduate programme at an eligible tertiary institution
• Aged 18–26 during the programme
• Proficient in written and spoken English — no IELTS/TOEFL required

💰 Programme Benefits

Successful applicants from the 11 ASEAN Member States and Australia will receive:

✈️ Round-trip travel to Jakarta
🏨 Shared accommodation
🚐 Local transportation
🍽️ Meals during the programme

⏰ Application Deadline: 23 October 2026 at 23:59 (GMT+7)

✨ A great opportunity for students interested in ASEAN affairs, diplomacy, international relations, peace and security, and regional cooperation.