Applications Invited for Sewa Fellowship Program 2026

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About the Organization

Sewa International began its journey amidst the chaos of the Latur earthquake in 1993. It was a moment of crisis that brought together a group of individuals united in their desire to alleviate suffering and lend a helping hand to those in need. This marked the genesis of Sewa International, born out of a shared commitment to serving humanity in times of distress.

This small flame soon grew into a roaring fire, mobilising the Indian diaspora worldwide to reconnect with their roots and serve their homeland. Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the belief that the world is one family, What started as a small collective of volunteers soon flourished into a global movement, inspiring the Indian diaspora to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the welfare of their homeland. The Sewa movement has now spread its wings worldwide to 20+ countries.

On May 16, 1997, Sewa International was formally established under the Indian Trust Act of 1882, solidifying our commitment to humanitarian service. Sewa adopted a holistic approach to development that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

About the Fellowship

Sewa Fellowship is a 100-week experiential learning program for future grassroots leaders, built at the intersection of an extensive multi-disciplinary curriculum and grassroots development.

As an intensive journey, we nurture young nation-builders with expert mentorship, experiential learning, and an impactful journey with some leading non-profits of Bharat.

Features:

• Positive Support: Direct Stipend of ₹20,000 per month, along with mentorship and immersive learning.
• Grant Support: All fellows will get a grant of around ₹1.75 Lakhs on the successful completion of the fellowship. 
• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Comprehensive & holistic curriculum delivered by practitioners from across the world.
• Expert mentorship: 50+ expert mentors to inspire, inform, guide, and awaken the best in the fellows.
• Live Projects: Extensive reflective exercises to support learnings on self, society, development, and the world.

"Sewa Fellowship is a grassroots leadership program for nation-building through individual and institutional transformation.

The program acts as a catalyst for the grassroots development of Bharat by nurturing the next generation of leaders while bolstering legacy social organizations. We meticulously select fellows based on their temperament for service and aptitude for leadership, guiding them to collaborate with culture-conscious grassroots organizations for 2-years across key sectors like education, health, livelihood, and the environment.

Immersed in a hands-on learning environment along with training by seasoned experts with a structured curriculum, our fellows emerge with a deep commitment to lifelong social development. Sewa Fellowship is not just about creating leaders; it's about shaping a brighter future for our nation, one empowered individual and institution at a time.”

Eligibility

• Indicative Age: 21-30 years
• Must have some volunteer experience with the community, with a minimum 1 year of equivalent work experience
• Language constraints based on project locations

How to Apply

Join the Sewa Fellowship 2025–27.

Click here to apply

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