Get Involved with ISC

Building bridges across the Pacific takes a community

Whether you're an educator, a professional in international affairs, a foundation, or someone who believes in the power of people-to-people diplomacy, you can help shape the next generation of U.S.-Asia leaders.

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For Educators & Universities

Connect Your Students to ISC

ISC conferences offer experiences that complement traditional study abroad and internship programs — student-led, academically rigorous, and focused on building genuine cross-cultural understanding.

    • Post conference announcements on department bulletin boards and listservs

    • Include ISC in study abroad fair booths

    • Mention ISC during advising appointments with internationally-minded students

  • Many universities grant credit for ISC conference participation. Work with your study abroad office to establish a credit pathway for your students.

    • Direct students to your university's study abroad scholarships

    • Consider departmental funding for accepted delegates

    • Connect students with international education grants

  • Invite ISC staff or alumni to speak on your campus about conference opportunities.

For Professionals

Share Your Expertise. Your experience matters to the next generation.

ISC conferences bring 100+ motivated students together each summer for intensive programming on bilateral relations. These students are eager to learn from professionals working at the intersection of international affairs, business, policy, and culture.

    • Share your career journey and insights on U.S.-Asia relations

    • Lead a panel discussion or Q&A session

    • Provide off-the-record briefings on current issues

  • Open your organization to delegates for tours, discussions, and networking

    • Attend conference receptions and Final Forums

    • Connect delegates with colleagues in your field

    • Provide informational interviews to interested students

  • Let us know your expertise and availability for future conferences.

    Based in DC, NYC, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing or other conference sites? We'd love to connect with you.

    Contact us at info@iscdc.org

For Organizations & Foundations

Partner with ISC and Invest in the next generation of U.S.-Asia leaders.

For over 90 years, ISC has created spaces where American and Asian students build genuine relationships through rigorous dialogue and cultural exchange. These aren't just summer programs — they're launching pads for careers in diplomacy, business, academia, and civil society.

Interested in partnership? Contact our Executive Director at bsimonslane@iscdc.org

    • Host site visits and speaker sessions

    • Provide scholarship support for delegates

    • Engage with the future talent pipeline

    • Fund scholarships for students

    • Support program expansion and innovation

    • Sponsor specific programming elements (roundtables, forums, cultural activities)

    • Enable conference accessibility

    We’re actively seeking trust-based philanthropic partners committed to investing in the long-term innovation, sustainability, and expansion of our programs.

    • Collaborate on programming and research

    • Provide venue space for forums and events

    • Connect students with your network of experts

    • Venue space for events

    • Transportation for delegates

    • Conference materials and supplies

    • Technology and equipment

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