Pacific Islands Leadership Program (PILP)

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Founded in 2013, the Pacific Islands Leadership Program (PILP) graduated its seventh cohort, "Generation Seven" in December 2019.  Building on a vibrant alumni network of 157 participants from 15 countries spanning the Pacific region, PILP is developing a new generation of leaders and a community of action.

Hosted by the East-West Center, PILP is generously funded by a grant from the Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Republic of China (Taiwan).

Program Outcomes

PILP will help you:

  • Develop advanced regional knowledge and pan-Pacific perspectives by analyzing shared challenges and generating collaborative solutions
  • Enhance your individual leadership capacity and understanding of leadership
  • Clarify career and life goals and develop a personal action plan for the future
  • Deepen your emotional intelligence and ability to thrive in a volatile, uncertain world
  • Connect the Pacific to Asia by experiencing the best of Taiwan
  • Join a dynamic leadership network and community of action spanning the Pacific region

Program Dates for 2021, Generation Eight Taipei, Taiwan (view of Taipei 101, a landmark skyscraper in the city's government and financial district). Photo by Andy Enero.

Dates are subject to change:

Phase 1 - Honolulu: September 24 - October 21, 2021

Phase 2 - Taiwan: October 22 - November 25, 2021

Phase 3 - Leadership Retreat in Taiwan (TBD): November 26 - 30, 2021

Fellows depart from Taiwan: December 2, 2021

PILP Fellowship Provisions 

The PILP Fellowship covers: tuition, residence hall room costs, health insurance, course materials, living stipend, airfare to Honolulu, airfare from Honolulu to Taipei, airfare from Taipei to home country, as well as visa SEVIS fees (if required).

Application Information 

Applications for 2021 are open and must be submitted before February 1, 2021.  Late applications are not accepted and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Instructions and forms are available on the How To Apply page.

Program Details

For detailed information on the 3 phases of PILP, please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to view answers to the most frequently-asked questions about PILP.