Frequently 
Asked 
Questions

No. The applicant's nationality must match the country where their organization operates.

Eligible countries are limited to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

No. That is not required. 

Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can be selected as Asia Beautiful Fellow. 

There are no restrictions on the legal form of the organization.

No, groups or teams are not eligible to apply. 

The program is specifically designed to support individual social innovation leaders, particularly founders of organizations. 

The program focuses on empowering individuals who can drive meaningful change and propose innovative, sustainable solutions to climate challenges. 

By selecting founders and current representatives, the program ensures that participants have the authority to lead their organizations toward impactful goals. 

While one person alone may not solve large-scale problems, a dedicated leader with a strong commitment to solving social issues can act as a catalyst for meaningful change.

We define a “founder” as someone who has established or is in the process of establishing an organization based on their original idea and holds a leadership position with major decision-making authority.

A founder’s vision is embedded in the foundation of the organization and influences all aspects of its activities. 

We believe that a founder with decision-making power is better positioned to lead the entire organization toward its intended impact. 

Therefore, to be eligible, you must have been in a leadership role since the organization’s founding and must currently hold decision-making authority within the organization.

No, one-person businesses are not eligible to apply for the Asia Beautiful Fellow program. 

To qualify, your organization must have at least one full-time or part-time employee in addition to yourself. 

This requirement ensures that the organization has a collaborative structure that can effectively implement innovative solutions and drive social change.

Yes, you must be working full-time to be eligible to apply.

Yes. To be eligible, your organization must have been operating for at least one year. 

Also, your organization must have moved beyond the idea stage and be verified through more than one year of business operations.
We focus on supporting individuals and organizations that drive systemic change to address local climate challenges.

No, you cannot submit an application without providing documentation of your organization's operational history. 

However, if you are unable to provide official documents, you can submit alternative verifiable materials from reliable sources that demonstrate your organization has been pursuing its social mission for at least one year.

Yes. Fellows are selected in two areas: 

1. Mitigation of Climate Change: Projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance carbon sinks. 

2. Adaptation of Climate Change: Projects that help communities adjust to the impacts of the climate crisis. 

Specific focus areas include: 

① Advocacy/Campaign (Environmental education or campaigns, etc.)

② Agriculture (Organic cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and sale of eco-friendly food, etc.)

③ Circular Economy (Waste management, reuse, recycling, re-manufacturing, upcycling, etc.) 

④ Energy (Renewable energy production, energy efficiency, etc.) 

⑤ Others

The status is lifelong. 

However, benefits, such as the monthly financial support, mentoring/consulting, and an in-person training program in South Korea, will be provided for 24 months as per the agreement. 

If a Fellow or their organization becomes involved in serious social or ethical issues, the status may be suspended.