Cohort 2026

ANewKindofSchoolforAsia'sNextDisruptors

Join the YA Fellowship—where ambitious young leaders from across Asia come together to transform bold ideas into tangible impact.

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Backed By

Our fellowship is supported by prestigious institutions and visionary leaders committed to developing Asia's next generation of talent.

Emergent Ventures

Give Asia

Little Rain Trust

Prince of Wales Island International School

Join a network of ambitious individuals supported by Asia's most influential organisations and thought leaders.

Your Journey from Idea to Impact

Our structured approach guides you through four transformative stages, each designed to unlock your potential as Asia's next disruptor.

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Discovery

Explore & Learn

Discover your passion, explore emerging fields, and connect with like-minded peers across Asia.

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Development

Build & Create

Develop skills through hands-on projects, mentorship, and collaborative learning experiences.

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Deployment

Launch & Execute

Deploy your ideas with real-world impact through our network of partners and resources.

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Impact

Scale & Influence

Create lasting change in your community and beyond as part of the YA alumni network.

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Discovery

Explore & Learn

Discover your passion, explore emerging fields, and connect with like-minded peers across Asia.

🛠️

Development

Build & Create

Develop skills through hands-on projects, mentorship, and collaborative learning experiences.

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Deployment

Launch & Execute

Deploy your ideas with real-world impact through our network of partners and resources.

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Impact

Scale & Influence

Create lasting change in your community and beyond as part of the YA alumni network.

Learn from the YA100

Get mentored by 100 of Asia's most accomplished leaders across technology, business, arts, and social impact. Click on cards to learn more.

Chew Yi Xuan

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Founder @GIVMI

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Htet Myat Ko Ko

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Founder of Candellar. Co-Founder of TinyEquations. Winner of Singapore Valley Awards 2025(entrepreneurship award). Featured in Zao Bao for Edtech (TinyEquations related)

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Keegan Goh Yu Jie

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Humanities Scholar at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

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Wen Qi Lim

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

Manager (Digital Strategy & Policy) at the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) | Youth Activist @ YoungNTUC

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Chew Yi Xuan

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Founder @GIVMI

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Htet Myat Ko Ko

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Founder of Candellar. Co-Founder of TinyEquations. Winner of Singapore Valley Awards 2025(entrepreneurship award). Featured in Zao Bao for Edtech (TinyEquations related)

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Keegan Goh Yu Jie

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Humanities Scholar at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

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Wen Qi Lim

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

Manager (Digital Strategy & Policy) at the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) | Youth Activist @ YoungNTUC

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Zhang Yimei

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Cofounder of Artistry Heals, a gamified mental wellness app

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Annie Lem

University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Co-Founder of The Moxie Collective, a community-led initiative addressing tech-enabled sexual violence through survivor support, education, and policy research.

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Vishnu Sundaresan

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Co-founder of Snowball

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Ang Liang Tze

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

Founder of Kids Learn Code

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Alyssa Chua

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Building amble @ ambleproject.com

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Low Tse Han

National University of Singapore (NUS) - Electrical Engineering & iDP

Co-founder of STUDYO & COSYNe | Independent Music Producer

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Zhiyu Ma

Carnegie Mellon University | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Singapore 100WIT Girls in Tech Award 2023

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Tanvi Thombre

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Founder at sustainability x technology social enterprise, Greenairy

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Choose Your Track

Discover your passion and develop expertise through our three specialized tracks, each designed to nurture the next generation of Asian leaders.

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STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Build the future through cutting-edge research, innovation, and technological solutions that address Asia's most pressing challenges.

Key Focus Areas:

AI & Machine Learning Research

Sustainable Technology Development

Biotech & Healthcare Innovation

Climate Solutions Engineering

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Service Learning

Community Impact & Social Innovation

Create meaningful change through community-driven projects that address social inequalities and empower underserved populations.

Key Focus Areas:

Community Development Projects

Educational Access Initiatives

Social Enterprise Creation

Policy Research & Advocacy

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Arts & Humanities

Creative Expression & Cultural Innovation

Preserve, celebrate, and innovate Asian culture through creative storytelling, digital arts, and cultural preservation projects.

Key Focus Areas:

Digital Storytelling & Media

Cultural Heritage Preservation

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Creative Social Impact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about the Young Asians Programme.

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ANewKindofSchoolforAsia'sNextDisruptors

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Your Journey from Idea to Impact

Discovery

Development

Deployment

Impact

Discovery

Development

Deployment

Impact

Learn from the YA100

Chew Yi Xuan

Htet Myat Ko Ko

Keegan Goh Yu Jie

Wen Qi Lim

Chew Yi Xuan

Htet Myat Ko Ko

Keegan Goh Yu Jie

Wen Qi Lim

Zhang Yimei

Annie Lem

Vishnu Sundaresan

Ang Liang Tze

Alyssa Chua

Low Tse Han

Zhiyu Ma

Tanvi Thombre

Choose Your Track

STEM

Key Focus Areas:

Service Learning

Key Focus Areas:

Arts & Humanities

Key Focus Areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there costs involved for students or schools?

If I join YA, what will be expected of me?

Will students work individually or in groups on their projects?

Your Journey from Idea to Impact

Discovery

Development

Deployment

Impact

Discovery

Development

Deployment

Impact

Learn from the YA100

Chew Yi Xuan

Htet Myat Ko Ko

Keegan Goh Yu Jie

Wen Qi Lim

Chew Yi Xuan

Htet Myat Ko Ko

Keegan Goh Yu Jie

Wen Qi Lim

Zhang Yimei

Annie Lem

Vishnu Sundaresan

Ang Liang Tze

Alyssa Chua

Low Tse Han

Zhiyu Ma

Tanvi Thombre

Choose Your Track

STEM

Key Focus Areas:

Service Learning

Key Focus Areas:

Arts & Humanities

Key Focus Areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there costs involved for students or schools?

If I join YA, what will be expected of me?

Will students work individually or in groups on their projects?