Step one is to have all your documents ready, including your CV, statement of purpose, and a personal photo. 

Your CV

This should include:

• contact details
• date of birth (you must be aged 23-40)
• your work in the community
• current employment
• education
• awards or other recognition
• any relevant publications

Remember:

• For work and community engagement, please include dates and explain your role in each position
• If using abbreviations, please explain them
• For education, please include dates and area of study
• You can include links to your publications or community organisations you work with, if helpful!

Statement of purpose

This helps us understand your motivation for applying for the AAMEP. It’s an opportunity to highlight your contribution to your community and share your interest in your neighbouring region. Please include:

1. What you hope to gain from the AAMEP
2. What you can offer as a delegate
3. What you would like to convey about Islam and the Muslim community in your home country
4. Topics or issues that you would like to learn about in your neighbouring region (ASEAN or Australia), and/or particular organisations or individuals that you would like to hear from
5. How you can share and build on your experience after the AAMEP

Personal photo

Please include two to three reference letters to support your application. All recommendations should be from people who know you well.

Reference letters should address the following:

• Describe how the referee knows the applicant
• Describe the applicant’s community activities and contributions, in particular with the Muslim community
• Describe the applicant’s leadership qualities
• Describe any other characteristics or achievements that makes the applicant a strong candidate for the AAMEP

Please attach all reference letters with your AAMEP application. 

When all of your documents and reference letters are ready, please click on the ‘Apply’ button for your home region (Australia/ASEAN). Fill in all required details and attach your documents.

If your application is successful you will be invited to a Zoom interview with the selection panel. This will be the final stage of the application process.

Our team will get in touch with more details, including who is on the panel, what they are interested to learn more about, and the date and time of the interview.

After the interview, you will be contacted regarding the outcome.

If successful, you can look forward to an intensive program of connection, collaboration, and learning with fellow community leaders and activists.

Places are very limited, however, so if you are unsuccessful this year, don’t lose heart – it might not be the right time. We look forward to being in touch in future years.