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 alumni 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 2022, Generation Eight
Taipei, Taiwan (view of Taipei 101,
a landmark skyscraper in the cityʻs
government and financial district)
Photo by Andy Enero
Dates are subject to change:
Phase 1 - Honolulu: September 23 - October 21, 2022
Phase 2 - Taiwan: October 23 - November 24, 2022
Phase 3 - Leadership Retreat in Taiwan (TBD): November 25 - 30, 2022
Fellows depart from Taiwan: December 1, 2022
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
As of February 28, 2022, the application for the 2022 PILP is now closed. Applications for the 2023 PILP will re-open in September 2022. Follow the Leadership Program on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on application details. Instructions and forms will be made available on the How To Apply page.
Program Details
For detailed information on the 3 phases of PILP, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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