We are now accepting applications from exceptional young professionals and rising leaders from all sectors who are passionate about Committee of 100’s dual missions to promote the inclusion of Chinese Americans and the larger AAPI community in all aspects of U.S. society and to advance constructive dialogue and relations between the U.S. and Greater China. Individuals who demonstrate a remarkable history of professional and personal excellence may apply.

In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens (native born or naturalized) or permanent residents who have applied to become citizens and between the age of 25 to 45 years old.

As a Committee of 100 Next Generation Leader, you agree to the following:

Available to participate in all NextGen Leader activities during our 2024 Conference & Gala, to be held in New York, NY from April 18-20, 2024. Tentative activities include an orientation meeting and reception; a full-day conference; and a black-tie gala dinner with Committee of 100 members.

Participate in a year-long service project in teams:

• Attend a Committee of 100 NextGen Leader service project orientation (during our 2024 Annual Conference) to kick off the service project and complete a post-service project evaluation.
• Spend 5-10 hours per month on your service project and work collaboratively with your team virtually (or in person, if feasible).
• Participate in bi-monthly check-in meetings (to be scheduled) and mentorship meetings (to be scheduled with your mentors) throughout the year.
• Complete your service project showcase or other service project-appropriate deliverables at the 2025 Annual Conference.
• Participate in at least 2 virtual NextGen Leader or Committee of 100 events throughout the year.

Be open to working with the Committee of 100 Communications and Events teams on opportunities to discuss key issues that impact Chinese Americans and where your experience would lend value.

The Application Deadline is January 5, 2024 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. For additional queries or questions, please email ngl@committee100.org.

No, there is no fee to submit an application.

No, you may only submit an application once. If you have any questions, please email ngl@committee100.org.

Yes, we encourage past applicants to apply again.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful applicants will be notified in early March.

NextGen Leaders are responsible for arranging transportation and hotels on their own. Committee of 100 offers discounted hotel rates, please visit the conference website for more details.