Community Engagement Rising Stars are women leaders dedicated to their personal and professional development. They are at different stages in their leadership journey but share a strong commitment to creating positive change and leaving a meaningful impact. Join a thriving community of over 1500 women leaders representing 29 Asian nationalities, all dedicated to creating positive change and growing as leaders. As a Wedu Rising Star, you're not just a part of a community; you're part of a movement! Benefits of Becoming A Rising Star Lifelong access to dynamic leadership development programs Exclusive one-on-one mentorship opportunities from global professionals Educational funding through Income Sharing Agreements Specialised leadership development opportunities tailored just for you Who is eligible to become a Rising Star? A. Identify as a woman B. Hold Asian nationality C. At least 18 years old at time of application D. Completed a 16+ hour Leadership Development Programme at Wedu (e.g. ITL, WLA) E. Demonstrate a deep commitment to working towards positive and meaningful change F. Searching for opportunities and resources that support your leadership development Step-by-Step process of becoming a Rising Star 1 Sign up for a leadership programme Apply for and complete our Introduction to Leadership online course, Women’s Leadership Academy, or education funding opportunity. This will help you get more clarity on your leadership development goals and support your application to become a Wedu Rising Star. 2 Apply for the Rising Star opportunity Once you’ve completed a 16-hour leadership programme at Wedu, you qualify to become a Wedu Rising Star. You will have to complete an application form with essay questions about your leadership goals and aspirations and the change you want to lead. 3 Complete two community interviews All eligible applicants will then go through two one-on-one interviews led by Wedu Community members to dive deeper into your leadership aspirations and explore your potential as a Wedu Rising Star. Upon completion of both the interviews the Wedu team will do a final screening of your application and share the final results with you. The full selection process takes approximately 2 months. Testimonials We exist to nurture the leadership development of women changemakers around the world by supporting their unique, lifelong journeys with leadership. Shanti Nepal “I was looking for a platform where I could learn more about myself; my identity, my potential… “I was looking for a platform where I could learn more about myself; my identity, my potentialities, my areas of improvements, who I am, who I can become and how I can best serve my community. After becoming a Rising star, I now feel that this is the platform I had been looking for. Thus, to me being a Rising Star means, making myself prepared so that I can use my voice to influence many youth like myself who want to do something good for their community.” Expand Collapse Chansamone Laos “Prior to joining Wedu, I often hesitated to express my opinion as I didn’t have confidence … “Prior to joining Wedu, I often hesitated to express my opinion as I didn’t have confidence nor know how to network or start my own organisation. Since I joined the Wedu mentorship program, I have access to my mentor who supports me, validates my ability, and coaches me to perform effectively in my professional career. Thanks to my mentor, I have become a role model and have the ability to motivate people in making positive changes for ethnic women and girls of Laos.” Expand Collapse Rising Star FAQ’s Question 1 Answer 1 Mentorship Education Funding Leadership We exist to nurture the leadership development of women changemakers * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name By submitting this form I agree to the data collection policy.