Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Strength.

Our mission is to strengthen Filipino identity through education and build thriving global communities by fostering a deep appreciation of the Philippines’ rich living heritage and history.

Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Strength.

Our mission is to strengthen Filipino identity through education and build thriving global communities by fostering a deep appreciation of the Philippines’ rich living heritage and history.

The Filipino Young Global Leadership Program

FYGLP 2026 Cohort

Learn more about the 28 amazing young leaders across the diaspora accepted into 2026’s program:

Apply for 2026

Are you a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior of Filipino descent? Are you interested in learning about your Filipino history, culture, and heritage? Do you want to be a part of a fun and supportive community of young leaders who are actively engaged in their communities? Do you want to be part of a service opportunity in the Philippines and understand the admissions process in top colleges of your choice around the world?

Join our program and travel with us to the Philippines in the summer of 2026!
  • 2026 Application Timeline:
    • October 25, 2025 – Program Overview
    • November 8, 2025 – Hear from our Alumni
    • November 29, 2025 – Tips for Applying
    • December 6, 2025 – Info Session for Parents
    • January 3, 2026 – About the Immersive Experience
    • January 10, 2026 – Application Deadline
  • Applications for the next cohort will be open October 17, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
  • View recording of past info session to learn more:

About the Program

About the Program

We provide outstanding students of Filipino descent with the opportunity to deeply explore their Filipino identity and heritage, engage with other young leaders, prepare for admission to top colleges and participate in a service immersive experience in the Philippines.

Program Components

Participants learn about Philippine history and culture, explore their Filipino identity and roots, grow their leadership skills and service, understand college admissions success and form a tight-knit cohort community. The program consists of online sessions in Filipino history, identity exploration, leadership development, and intercultural competency to prepare them for the Philippine immersive experience.

Program Participants

The program welcomes high school young leaders [aged 15-18] of Filipino descent across the global diaspora who want to learn more about themselves and their Filipino heritage, grow as leaders through service and excellent college education and actively engage with their communities.

Program Alumni

Here are colleges our alumni have been admitted to:

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Collaborators

Member of National and International Organizations

International Association for Intercultural Education
World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
National Council of Nonprofits