Stony Brook University SUNY Korea

We are excited to share a global leadership and public diplomacy program from the U.S. Embassy Seoul, the organization behind the American Diplomacy House (ADH) Academy.

The ADH Academy is a 10-month leadership development program designed for university students who are interested in public diplomacy, international relations, and global leadership. Through this program, participants will have the opportunity to explore various fields of public diplomacy, engage in team-based projects, and gain hands-on experience in an international and collaborative environment.

The program is hosted at the American Diplomacy House within the U.S. Embassy Seoul, with additional participation opportunities available through American Corners located in Busan, Gwangju, Pyeongtaek, and Gangneung.

Program Period

• September 2026 – June 2027

Key Activities

• Participation in exclusive diplomacy-related programs for academy members
• Lectures by U.S. diplomats and leaders from various professional fields
• Diplomacy Simulation programs focused on current international issues
• Mentorship opportunities with U.S. diplomats
• Digital communication projects, including team-based diplomacy storytelling and video production

Benefits

• Official certificate of participation issued by the U.S. Embassy Seoul
• Alumni membership with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Seoul networks
• Opportunities to participate in public diplomacy events and VIP programs for alumni
• Various networking opportunities, including connections with previous academy participants

Eligibility

• University students interested in international relations and public diplomacy
• Applicants who are able to communicate in English

* Students may apply through the first semester of their senior year as of the second half of 2026. Students on a leave of absence are also eligible to apply if they meet this requirement.

Application Details

• Submit the online application form by May 31, 2026 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM
• Application Link: American Diplomacy House Academy

* Please note that applications found to have used AI tools such as ChatGPT during the application process may be disqualified.

** Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ provided in the application link before applying.

Recruitment Schedule

• May 31: Application Deadline
• Early July: Announcement of document screening results (selected applicants will be contacted individually for interviews)
• July: Interview Period
• Early August: Final Announcement of Selected Participants
• September: Orientation and official program launch (mandatory attendance required)

Contact Information

• Email: ADHSeoul@state.gov

Students who are interested in global leadership, public diplomacy, and international collaboration are highly encouraged to apply.

Thank you, and we wish you the best of luck with your application.