Taipei City Government Youth Affairs Department 2026 Diplomatic Leadership Academy Application

The program aims to cultivate young people’s knowledge of international affairs, cross-cultural communication skills, and spirit of civic engagement through a variety of learning opportunities, including professional courses, practical insights from diplomats, exchanges with foreign representatives stationed in Taiwan, professional mentorship, and final presentations.

  1. Eligibility
    Applicants must:
    Be 45 years old or younger;
    Be registered residents, students, or employees in Taipei City, including non-Taiwanese nationals;
    Be third-year or above undergraduate students at colleges/universities, or young professionals with equivalent educational qualifications.
    A total of 35 participants will be selected.
  2. Program Period & Fee
    Program Period: September 1–October 15, 2026
    Program Format: 10 sessions (30 hours) + 1 final presentation
    Program Fee: Free of charge, fully subsidized by the government
  3. Program Highlights
    10 professional training sessions / 30 hours
    Core courses covering foreign policy, international relations, city diplomacy, and cross-cultural communication
    Exchanges with foreign representatives stationed in Taiwan, diplomats, and international affairs experts
    Professional mentorship throughout the program
    Final presentation and interdisciplinary networking opportunities to broaden participants’ international perspectives and professional networks
  4. Registration
    Online registration is open from now until August 16, 2026 (Sunday), 11:59 PM.
    Registration:https://reurl.cc/Vn59Rn