Three distinct pathways to transform aspiring women into global leaders — from Hong Kong and across Asia, to the world stage.
For outstanding young women from Asia who have been accepted or are enrolled in a master's degree program at an international university. The Ching Tien Foundation provides comprehensive scholarship support combined with a structured leadership curriculum — biweekly workshops, personalised mentorship, and a Giving Back Project that puts scholarship into action.
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Submit your application, letters of recommendation, and leadership statement. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview with the selection committee.
Successful scholars receive their scholarship award and join the onboarding programme to meet their cohort, mentors, and the Foundation team.
Biweekly virtual workshops covering leadership, cross-cultural communication, social impact, and professional development — led by expert facilitators.
One-to-one mentorship with an experienced leader from your field. Monthly check-ins, guidance on academic and career decisions, and a powerful professional network.
Design and deliver a community impact initiative in your home country. This is the hallmark of every Ching Tien scholar — leadership through service.
A transformative 16-month leadership journey for undergraduate women from Asia. The program combines virtual leadership training, an immersive four-week residency at Royal Roads University in Victoria, Canada, and a 4–6 month Giving Back Project in your home community. Developed in partnership with Royal Roads University and informed by two decades of experience running the EGRC program.
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Weekly online sessions with professional facilitators. Develop your leadership identity, communication skills, and global awareness from your home city.
Four immersive weeks on campus: leadership intensives, cross-cultural workshops, team challenges, and unforgettable experiences with your cohort from across Asia.
Return home to reflect on your experience, plan your Giving Back Project, and begin building your project team and community partnerships.
Lead and deliver a 4–6 month community impact initiative in your home country. Continued coaching and support from the Foundation throughout.
Present your project outcomes, celebrate your achievement, and transition into the Ching Tien alumni network as a changemaker for life.
Open to undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and early-career women from Asia who are ready to step into their leadership potential. Led by professional facilitators, this fully online program gives you the skills, confidence, and community to become a more effective, values-driven leader — wherever you are in the world.
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Discover your leadership style, values, and strengths. Build self-awareness and emotional intelligence as the foundation for authentic leadership.
Master communication skills that inspire action: storytelling, difficult conversations, public speaking, and leading across cultures.
Turn ideas into action. Learn the tools and frameworks for designing social impact initiatives and leading teams through complexity.
Present your leadership growth journey, celebrate with your cohort, and connect with the wider Ching Tien alumni community.
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Everything you need to know about our programs and how to apply. Still have questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Email our team →We recommend applying to the program that best fits your current level of study and goals. If you are uncertain, contact us and we can help you identify the right pathway.
Yes. We welcome applications from women born or raised anywhere in Asia. We currently have scholars from 12+ countries across the region and are committed to geographic diversity within each cohort.
For the Master's Scholarship Program, this includes tuition support and a living stipend. For the Undergraduate Leadership Program, all program costs including the Royal Roads residency, flights, accommodation, and meals are covered. The Virtual Leadership Training is provided at no cost.
The Giving Back Project is the capstone of the Master's and Undergraduate programs. Each scholar designs and leads a community impact initiative in their home country — addressing a local challenge using the leadership skills they have developed. Past projects have spanned education, environment, mental health, women's empowerment, and more.
Application windows vary by program. The Virtual Leadership Training accepts applications year-round with rolling cohorts. Master's and Undergraduate programs open applications in January–February each year with decisions made by June. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when applications open.
The Virtual Leadership Training is open to early-career women (0–5 years) as well as students. If you have graduated or are between degrees, you may be eligible for the Virtual program. For the Master's program, you must be enrolled in or admitted to a master's degree at the time of application.
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Applications are open for the 2027 cohort. Take the first step — we'd love to meet you.