2023-24 SBI Youth for India Fellowship: An Opportunity to solve pressing Rural Development Challenges

Deadline: 31-May-2023

Applications are now open for the SBI Youth for India Fellowship to bright young minds who are Citizens of India, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Citizens of Nepal/Bhutan.

This Fellowship provides an opportunity for them to live and work with rural communities and contribute towards solving pressing rural development challenges. The Fellowship builds young leaders who undergo a transformative journey by learning from the challenges of rural India. These leaders collaborate with NGO partners, local government, and the community to develop and sustain grassroots-level initiatives. The Fellowship journey comprises four phases:

• Unlearn
• Collaborate
• Build
• Sustain

Fellowship Support

• A monthly allowance of 15000 INR for the duration of the programme to meet your living expenses.
• A monthly allowance of 1000 INR for the duration of the programme to meet your transport expenses.
• A monthly allowance of 1000 INR for the duration of the programme to meet your project related expenses.
• A dedicated provision for language support will be provided at the location.
• A readjustment allowance of 60000 INR upon successful & satisfactory completion of the Fellowship.
• The cost of 3AC train fare from your residence to the project site location as well as expenses incurred on travelling for training programmes shall be covered.
• A health and personal accident insurance policy will also be provided.

• You will be assisted by the local NGO staff to find suitable accommodation with safety in mind.
• The partner NGO will also arrange for necessary support as and when required.
• An SBI Youth for India team member will be available for overall support & guidance.
• Mentorship by experienced professionals in the field.
• Access to the community through well-established Partner NGOs
• Linkages with premier organizations of the country.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must-
  • be an Indian citizen, or a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan, or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
  • be between 21 and 32 years of age on the day of commencement of the program, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1992 and not later than 1st October 2002.
  • have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree before the commencement of the program. i.e the candidate must have completed their degree before 1st October 2023.
  • Note to OCI Candidates: In case you don’t possess an OCI card currently, please visit the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for OCI registration. As the process takes at least 1-3 months, we recommend that you apply for it as soon as you initiate your Fellowship application.

For more information, visit Youth for India.