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SBI Youth for India Fellowship

SBI Foundation

A 13-month rural development fellowship providing urban youth an opportunity to work on grassroots projects with leading NGOs.

Fully FundedIndiaPostgraduateMerit
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Full Description

SBI Youth for India Fellowship is a 13-month long program that enables the nation's youth to work on rural development projects in partnership with experienced NGOs. The fellowship provides a platform for bright young minds to understand rural India, apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems, and catalyze grassroots change.

Benefits

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Monthly allowance to meet living expenses
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Monthly transport allowance
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Readjustment allowance of ₹70,000 upon successful completion
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Medical and personal accident insurance
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Mentorship from experienced NGO professionals

Eligibility Criteria

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Indian citizen, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), or Citizen of Bhutan/Nepal
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Age between 21 and 32 years on the day of commencement
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Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree before the fellowship begins

Required Documents

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Online application with detailed essay responses
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Educational certificates
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Identity and age proof
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Professional references

Application Process

  1. Fill out the preliminary online application
  2. Shortlisted candidates complete a detailed application with essays
  3. Finalists are called for a personal interview
  4. Selected fellows attend an orientation and are assigned to partner NGOs

Important Information

•This is a full-time commitment; fellows must live in rural locations for the duration of the program.
FundingMonthly stipend + resettlement allowance
CountryIndia
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryMerit
EligibilityHighly motivated graduates ready to work on rural development projects
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