Deadline: 20-May-21
Applications are now open for the 2021 India Fellow Program to capture the attention of young people from all walks of life, with diverse career interests, to dig in and get their hands dirty, to get to know the development challenges through the hands-on work, training and coaching.
The India Fellow believes will help them in becoming committed and passionate leaders of tomorrow, and in the process contribute in their localities and in the world.
Vision: A future where leaders in all spheres of life are driven by compassion, commitment and understanding of the social challenges that India faces and have a deep desire to make a difference.
Mission: The mission is to engage young Indians in nation building. They want young Indians to get exposed to the myriad social challenges that India is facing and find their leadership potential, shape their future and make a difference.
Objective: Create a learning platform for young Indians who undergo a 13-month long journey of discovering their own leadership potential. It includes training, mentor-ship, reflections and hands-on work experience with a grassroots organization working on social issues.
Values
The India Fellow is looking for potential leaders of tomorrow. They believe that these leaders should exhibit certain values which are at the heart of a social leadership journey. The fellows, fellowship team, partners and all other associates would be expected to live by these values.
- Authenticity: Be true to oneself and others without fear. Congruence between thought and actions
- Openness to Learning: Committed to learn and also help others learn
- Humility: Patience, a humble approach to service combined with good humor
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to be flexible and adaptable when facing difficult situations
- Commitment to Change: Committed to explore ways to your own personal role to bring social change in society
- Perseverance: Persistence in doing something that you believe in, despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Eligibility Criteria
- You are between 20 to 28 years of age
- You are already a graduate (in any discipline) or will be by August 2021 before the fellowship begins
- You are an Indian citizen
- You are ready for an 18 month full time commitment to the fellowship
- You understand that this is not just a job and will expect you to be engaged 24X7 in the work with the community
- You understand that India Fellow program means you can be placed in any part of the country and in any thematic area (outside your hometown)
For more information, visit https://www.indiafellow.org/apply-now/