Young India Fellowship

About Young India Fellowship

The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma programme in Liberal Studies. The Fellowship brings together a group of 215 bright young individuals who show exceptional intellectual ability and leadership potential from across the country, and trains them to become socially committed agents of change. YIF exposes them to a diverse set of subjects and perspectives, delivered by some of the finest teachers and practitioners from India and around the world.

The aim is to help Fellows become well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and become leaders with a commitment to public service. YIF is delivered in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science SEAS, University of Michigan, King's College London, Carleton College, Sciences Po, University of California Berkeley, Trinity College Dublin, Yale University and Wellesley College. Students from all disciplines and areas of study are welcome to YIF; engineers, designers, commerce graduates or literature enthusiasts are all mentored into reaching their full potential.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to apply for the YIF are:

• A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline
• Maximum of 28 years of age on 31st May, 2018
• Decent academic record and extra-curricular engagement
• Decent written and verbal communication skills

Profile

Given the unique nature of the programme there is no 'particular' kind of profile for a Young India Fellow. However, the following points are being presented to give a broad idea of what we look for. A Young India Fellow could be someone who has:

• A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on the society
• Passion for an idea or issue which could have wider social/business/academic implications
• The humility to believe that he/she needs to learn more
• The willingness to think differently and chart a new course
• A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
• Qualities of integrity, self-awareness, energy, initiative and open-mindedness
• An above-average academic record

Who is eligible to apply for the Young India Fellowship?

The criteria of eligibility to apply for the YIF are:

• A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline
• Maximum of 28 years of age on 31st May, 2018
• Decent academic record and extra-curricular engagement
• Decent written and verbal communication skills
• Last date to submit applications               17th December, 2017

Financial Aid

Young India Fellowship believes that talented and bright students may belong to any social or economic strata. To make it possible for all deserving applicants to avail this opportunity, Young India Fellowship offers 'need-based' scholarships that cover, in full or in part:

• Tuition expenses for lectures and workshops
• Boarding and lodging
• Cost of reading and case materials, library subscriptions and shared text books

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