Applications for ABG Future Leaders 04 closed on 19 Oct 2026. The course starts on 20 Nov 2026.
ABG Future Leaders 04
We are not born for ourselves alone.
Learn to understand deeply. Train to deliver results. A 16-week program for young people who want to go further: learn from people who build, train your leadership skills and complete a project that gives back to the community.
Overview
FL04 is for young people who want to go further: people who believe their personal value grows when it is part of a larger community.
- Young people aged 18–30 who are studying, working or taking part in community projects.
- People who lead, or want to lead, a team, project or organization.
- People whose personal growth is tied to contributing to their community and country.
- People ready to study seriously, work in teams and complete a project that runs through the whole program.
- Learn from people who buildTalk directly with experienced experts and leaders.
- Lead from withinUnderstand your values, strengths and responsibilities so you can make the right choices.
- Broaden your viewSee yourself in relation to the world, between the needs of your community and the wider world.
- Solve real problemsBuild critical thinking, systems thinking, teamwork and decision-making.
- Turn ideas into valueResearch, test, measure and defend your final project.
- Join the ABG communityConnect with lecturers, mentors and the ABG Alumni network of more than 800 members.
Program
Dedication – Stature – Building. Have ideals to dedicate yourself to. Have the stature to lead. Have the ability to build.
Module 01 · Dedication
A foundation of values, responsibility and the drive to create value beyond personal interest.
- · Personal leadership
- · Leadership ethics
- · Values in today's world
- · Real-world field trip
Module 02 · Stature
Broaden your vision, analysis and ability to lead in a bigger context.
- · Critical thinking
- · A leader's inner strength
- · Vietnamese brands
- · Mentoring group
Module 03 · Building
Understand the problem, build solutions, mobilise resources and implement with results.
- · Green growth
- · Start-up opportunities
- · Building an organization
- · Project defense
Mentors for your project
Mentors support each participant's personal project. Some notable ABG Alumni projects:
- Nurturing dreams from the green forest
Season 3 of an initiative run by the ABG Leadership Institute and ABG Alumni with the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank, through the Empowering Youth Across ASEAN program (EYAA Cohort 5), at Môn Sơn 2 Primary School.
- Building an app to help children learn Vietnamese
It started from one question: how can children love and keep the Vietnamese language in a natural way in the digital age? The project creates an environment where children can develop their Vietnamese.
- STEM in English
Bringing practical value to primary school pupils with a STEM curriculum taught in English.
Speakers and mentors
Nguyễn Cảnh Bình
Director, ABG Leadership Institute; Chairman of the Board, Alpha Books and Omega Plus
Phạm Quang Vinh
Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States; former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Vũ Quang Minh
Ambassador of Vietnam to the UK, Germany and Cambodia; former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trần Tuệ Tri
Former Vice President, Global Brand, Unilever; former CEO, Pharmacity
Võ Quang Huệ
Former Deputy CEO, Vingroup – VinFast; former General Director, Bosch Vietnam
Đỗ Ngọc Quỳnh
Secretary General, Vietnam Bond Market Association; former Deputy CEO, SOVICO Group
Prof. Dr. Vũ Minh Khương
Lecturer, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS)
Bùi Kim Thùy
Vice Director, ABG Leadership Institute; Program Director, ABG Future Leaders 04
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Lê Hoàng Uyên Vy
Co-founder & CEO, Do Ventures; Forbes 30 Under 30 Vietnam and Asia
Nguyễn Thị Thành Thực
Chair of the Board, AutoAgri; Chair of the Board, Bagico
Lê Quốc Vinh
Chairman, Le Bros Media Group; Chairman, CSMO
Lâm Ngọc Cường
CEO, Jemmia Diamond; Top 100 Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs of Vietnam 2025
Bùi Xuân Bình
Chairman of the Board and CEO, GG Power; former Deputy CEO, VinFast
Nguyễn Trọng Phi
Founder and Chairman, Giovanni Group
“The most important thing for a leader is to truly find their own place and mission. The second most important thing is to find companions who share that thinking and knowledge, to make it happen together.”
“A leader must be ready for everything. ABG does not provide solutions. Instead, ABG gave me the knowledge, the thinking and the big-picture vision to grow over the long term.”
Admissions and fees
Application timeline
14 Sep 2026
Applications open
19 Oct 2026
Application deadline
2 Nov 2026
Application round results
20 Nov 2026
Course starts
Feb 2027
Program closing ceremony
Selection rounds
- Round 1ApplicationFill in the form with your personal details and answer the application questions.
- Round 2VideoShow your thinking, your views and how well you communicate.
- Round 3Online interviewClarify your motivation, potential and level of commitment.
Fee and scholarships
Program tuition: 30,000,000 VND. Successful applicants can receive a scholarship of 50–100% of tuition, depending on their results after 3 selection rounds and an interview with the Program Director and members of the Institute Council.
ABG is a not-for-profit education organization: the program is for selected applicants, and you cannot join by paying full tuition.
- 1. Motivation: You understand what you want to develop.
- 2. Willingness to learn: You are open and ready to challenge yourself.
- 3. Ability to act: You take the initiative and keep working towards your goals.
- 4. Sense of contribution: You want to use your abilities to create value beyond yourself.
- 5. Commitment: You can give the program the time and effort it needs.
What participants receive
- Mentors guide you on your personal project.
- Join the ABG Alumni networkLearn from and connect with more than 800 participants from past ABG programs.
- Get discounts on ABG courses, or sit in on them for free.
- Take part in community activities, workshops and dialogues with leading experts every month.
- Receive a certificate of completion when you attend more than 80% of program sessions.
Frequently asked questions
How are scholarships decided?
Scholarships cover 50–100% of tuition (30,000,000 VND), depending on your results after 3 selection rounds. The criteria are motivation, willingness to learn, ability to act, sense of contribution and commitment.
What is the program schedule?
The program runs for 16 weeks. It opens in Nov 2026 and closes in Feb 2027. It has 3 modules, group discussions and mentoring for your personal project.
I live abroad. Can I take part?
You can be anywhere, as long as you have internet access to join the sessions on Zoom. If you are in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, you can attend in person.
Can I pay full tuition to join?
The program is for selected applicants. ABG is not-for-profit, so the quality of participants comes first.
Can I apply if I am outside the age range?
The program is for young people aged 18–30, but there are exceptions when an applicant shows outstanding qualities and a strong wish to take part.
What does my application need to include?
Round 1 is the form, your personal details and your answers to the application questions. Applicants who pass this round make a video (round 2) and have an online interview (round 3).
Apply to ABG Future Leaders 04
Applications for this course closed on 19 Oct 2026.
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