The Assured YMUNT Scholarship

At the Opening Ceremony of YMUNT XI, Ms. Connie Chen, Director of Alternative Investments at Assured Asset Management, announced the launch of the Assured YMUNT Scholarship, joined by Mr. Carlson Liao, Assured’s Director of Business Development, Secretary-General Lee-Ann Kao, and Director-General of Operations Nick Liu.

Overview

Made possible by our partnership with Assured Asset Management, the Assured YMUNT Scholarship expands access to our conference and celebrates emerging young leaders across the region. In its inaugural year at YMUNT XII (March 13–15, 2026), the program will honor several Assured Scholars who best reflect our values of leadership, diplomacy & engagement, and social entrepreneurship. Scholars will be recognized at the opening ceremony, featured on YMUNT media channels, and invited to an exclusive networking session with Yale students.

Eligibility: Applicants must be (1) current high school students graduating Spring/Summer 2026 or later; (2) registered for YMUNT XII; and (3) affiliated with a school delegation or registered as an independent delegation. Applying does not limit a student’s access to YMUNT’s need-based financial aid.

award details

Each Assured Scholar will receive a $250 award, comprising a $165 conference registration fee waiver and an $85 cash stipend (distributed after on-site check-in on March 13). We encourage recipients to use the stipend toward conference-related needs such as travel, lodging, attire, food, or supplies. Scholars are celebrated with a certificate at the opening ceremony and highlighted across YMUNT’s website and social platforms.

Application Process

The process includes two stages:

Written Application (via Jotform): Applicants will submit their basic information (name, school, contact), two short essays (a personal statement and one additional prompt), an unofficial school transcript, and the email of a faculty recommender (who will be contacted by YMUNT for a brief referral).

Interview: Selected applicants will schedule a 20-minute conversation with our team to discuss motivations, global perspective, interpersonal strengths, and potential contributions to the Scholar community. Final selections will be made in collaboration with our partners at Assured Asset Management.

Key dates at a glance:

  • Applications open October 15 and close December 15; recommender grace period ends December 22.

  • Finalist interviews held from January 11–15.

  • Final selections announced January 25.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated holistically with emphasis on three core pillars:

Leadership: initiative, the ability to motivate others, and evidence of measurable or observable impact. 

Diplomacy & Engagement: effective cross-cultural communication, empathy, consensus-building, and thoughtful engagement in complex settings. 

Social Entrepreneurship: identifying meaningful problems and implementing creative, sustainable, impact-oriented solutions. 

Additionally, written applications will be assessed for clarity, organization, originality, and depth of insight. Interview performance (motivation, perspective, and interpersonal skills) will help inform final decisions.

 

A call for applications will officially open on October 15, 2025. We look forward to reading your application and welcoming our first cohort of Assured Scholars at YMUNT XII!