Young India Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Students in India, 2016/2017
Eligibility: Young India Fellowship Programme is open to all young men and women with:
-A recognized undergraduate or postgraduate degree
-Students who are in the final year of their undergraduate or postgraduate degree
-No more than 28 years of age on 31st May, 2016
The Fellowship promotes diversity and applicants from all areas of specialisation are encouraged to apply. While applicants who have been educated in a vernacular language as their medium of instruction are welcome, it is expected that they will be able to converse, read and write in English.
Read more: Young India Fellowship Programme in India, 2016/2017 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com
For more Details, Please Contact
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.Website: www.akconsultants.in
Applications are invited for the Young India Fellowship programme for 2016/2017 academic year. Young India Fellowship is a one year postgraduate residential programme. The Fellows come from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds and contribute to the cross-flow of ideas and inspired learning which adds to liberal education that the Fellowship offers. Fellows will receive a full or partial scholarship to cover the entire fee, boarding and lodging when they enter this prestigious fully-residential, full-time programme. Applicants will be doing internship in a project based on their liking and background.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in multi-disciplinary programme focused on the Liberal Arts. Fellows take classes in a range of subject areas that cover anthropology to ethics, life sciences to climate change, art appreciation to entrepreneurship.
Course Level: Young India Fellowship is a one year postgraduate programme at Ashoka University.
Scholarship Provider: International Federation for Research and Education (IFRE) and University of Pennsylvania
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Course Level: Young India Fellowship is a one year postgraduate programme at Ashoka University.
Scholarship Provider: International Federation for Research and Education (IFRE) and University of Pennsylvania
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility: Young India Fellowship Programme is open to all young men and women with:-A recognized undergraduate or postgraduate degree
-Students who are in the final year of their undergraduate or postgraduate degree
-No more than 28 years of age on 31st May, 2016
The Fellowship promotes diversity and applicants from all areas of specialisation are encouraged to apply. While applicants who have been educated in a vernacular language as their medium of instruction are welcome, it is expected that they will be able to converse, read and write in English.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Indian students can apply for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma programme in Liberal Studies. The Fellowship brings together a group of bright young men and women 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 from India and around the world. The aim is to help Fellows become well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and go on to become self-aware leaders with a commitment to public service.
Number of award(s): The programme brings together around 225 students from across India for a one-year postgraduate Fellowship.
Duration of award(s): Young India Fellowship is a one year residential programme.
What does it cover? The Young India Fellowship offers scholarships that cover, in full or in part:
-Tuition expenses for lectures and workshops delivered by the very best teachers and experts from around the world
-Board and lodging expenses
-Cost of reading and course materials, library subscriptions and purchase of text books
Applicants will be doing an internship in a project based on their liking and background. YIF has conceived the Experiential Learning Module, or ELM, to complement the academic work with real work experience. The ELM work is supported by a team of coaches who provide essential guidance on structuring business problems, analysis and presentations. Fellows will undertake eight month-long engagement with an organisation after completing the first two terms of the programme.
-Tuition expenses for lectures and workshops delivered by the very best teachers and experts from around the world
-Board and lodging expenses
-Cost of reading and course materials, library subscriptions and purchase of text books
Applicants will be doing an internship in a project based on their liking and background. YIF has conceived the Experiential Learning Module, or ELM, to complement the academic work with real work experience. The ELM work is supported by a team of coaches who provide essential guidance on structuring business problems, analysis and presentations. Fellows will undertake eight month-long engagement with an organisation after completing the first two terms of the programme.
Selection Criteria: Given the unique nature of the programme there is no “one” kind of profile for a Young India Fellow. However, the following points are being presented to give a broad idea of what they look for. A Young India Fellow could be someone who has:
-A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on 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
-A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on 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
Notifications: All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee consisting of faculty and executive members of the programme spread across different parts of the world. After application review, shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on phone. Candidates shortlisted after the telephonic interview will be called for in-person interview between 28th October 2015 – 15th March 2016. Final offers to 1st-round applicants will be from 1st February to 30th March 2016 and Final offers to wait-listed applicants will be from 1st June till 6th June 2016.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a detailed application dossier. The selection process includes the following stages: evaluation of the submitted application, telephone interview, a short on-the-spot essay writing test followed by a personal interview. The students could choose one of the two following ways to apply to the programme:
-Apply online by registering yourself on the YIF website
-Download the application from the YIF website and fill it up manually and send it to YIF office.
-Apply online by registering yourself on the YIF website
-Download the application from the YIF website and fill it up manually and send it to YIF office.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th December 2015.
Read more: Young India Fellowship Programme in India, 2016/2017 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com
For more Details, Please Contact
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.Website: www.akconsultants.in
