Asia Pacific Space Generation Workshop 2025 in Philippines (Fully Funded)

Asia Pacific Space Leaders Award 2025 is a fully funded opportunity allows young professionals and students to attend the 11th Asia-Pacific Space Generation Workshop (AP-SGW) in Mactan, Cebu, Philippines, on November 15–16, 2025. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the space sector and provides financial support to attend this prestigious event.

Eligibility

• Open to all students, organizing team members, and young professionals
• Ages 18–35 as of November 16, 2025
• To be eligible, applicants should have had at least some past contributions to SGAC, as volunteers, or attending SGAC events.
  • Examples of contributions include: attending SGAC events, being a member of an SGAC event team, working with SGAC project groups or being a member of the SGAC team including RCs, NPoCs, Executive Office.
• SGAC membership required (free)
  • Visit the SGAC Membership Page:
    Go to https://spacegeneration.org/register
  • Choose Your Membership Type:
    • Student Member: For university students
    • Young Professional Member: For graduates and early career professionals
  • Create an Account:
    • Provide your name, email, country, and educational/professional info.
    • Set a password to access your SGAC profile.
• Must reside in an Asia-Pacific country, check the SGAC Asia Pacific Region
• Scholarship judges are ineligible for the award.
• Past winners of the AP-SLA or any regional awards are ineligible for this award.
• Winners should not receive support from any other source for the event. Should winners receive such support midway through the program, SGAC shall be informed and a solution will be sought.

Program Dates/Location

• Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Review of Applications: September 1-15, 2025
• Notification of Successful Applicants: September 16, 2025
• Duration: November 15–16, 2025
• Location: Mactan, Cebu, Philippines, exact venue will be confirmed closer to the event date

Program Benefits for Winners

• Round-trip economy airfare to/from the Philippines
• Visa costs covered
• No application fees
• Certificate of award presented during the workshop

Required Documents

• Completed scholarship application form
• Registration for the 11th AP-SGW
• Proof of SGAC membership
• Resume/CV
  • CVs can be submitted via Word document or PDF file uploaded in the application form
• Motivational statement
• Applicants must add the link of their videos in the form as unlisted YouTube videos or accessible Google drive links.
  • Video should include:
    • Your motivation for applying
    • Your interest or experience in the space sector
    • Any projects or achievements relevant to the award
• The language of all submissions must be English.

Responsibilities of Winners

The winner should:

• Attend the 11th AP-SGW in its entirety
• Submit a short report (1 page, excluding pictures) and a short video (1 minute uploaded onto YouTube) for inclusion on the SGAC website, newsletter or social media and that of our partners. The report and video shall describe the experience of the winner at the 11th AP-SGW. For example, speakers that were particularly interesting, group discussions that stood out or other event highlights.

Evaluation Criteria

The assessment of applications for the Asia Pacific Space Leaders Award will be evaluated by a panel composed of SGAC Chairs, Executive Director, Regional Coordinators, Scholarship Team Members and the 11th AP-SGW Organizing Team.

• Contributions to the Space Sector (20%)
  • Scientific research (including publications, presentations, etc.)
  • Industrial research and development
  • Contribution to the management of space programs and projects
  • Involvement with space nonprofits and volunteering in the space community (other than SGAC)
  • Involvement in student activities relating to space
• Contributions to SGAC (30%)
  • Attendance of SGAC events
  • Contribution to SGAC project groups or events
  • Volunteering with the SGAC team (Executive Committee, Executive Office Teams, Event Teams, or other teams)
  • Willingness to contribute in the future to SGAC
• Reason to be Selected for the Asia Pacific Space Leaders Award (20%)
  • What makes the applicant the perfect candidate for the award
  • What separates the applicant from other candidates
• How Would You Leverage This Opportunity to Grow in the Space Sector (20%)
  • How you plan to take advantage of attending the SGW to advance your career in the space sector
  • How you would engage with the international space community to contribute to the progress of the space sector in your region
• What Unique Perspective Do You Bring to This Space Generation Workshop
  • Based on your background, culture, and knowledge, what kind of perspective and vision would you bring to the SGW

Application Process

• Prepare Your Application in English – All parts of your application must be written in English.
• Fill Out the Online Form – Access the official application form here and complete all required fields.
  • You need to be logged in to proceed with the application AND be a member SGAC members
• Include Your Video Link – Share your video as an unlisted YouTube link or a Google Drive link with open access, then paste it into the form.
• Attach Your CV – Upload your CV in either Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF format directly through the form.