Young India Fellowship (YIF) - Ashoka University
Program Overview:
The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate program designed to foster academic, social, and leadership skills among India’s brightest young minds. It aims to create a community of socially conscious leaders and change-makers.
Key Features:
- Duration: One year
- Nature: Residential program
- Curriculum: Multidisciplinary, liberal arts curriculum
- Faculty: Distinguished faculty from India and around the world
Program Structure:
- Foundation Courses: Core courses across diverse disciplines such as literature, history, philosophy, ethics, and social sciences.
- Critical Writing: Focus on developing writing and critical thinking skills.
- Experiential Learning Module (ELM): Practical projects that address real-world challenges in collaboration with organizations and companies.
- Guest Lectures and Workshops: Sessions with leaders from various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.
- Mentorship: Guidance from faculty, industry experts, and peers.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Recent graduates or young professionals with a recognized undergraduate degree.
- Applicants from any discipline.
- Typically, candidates between 21-28 years of age.
Application Process:
- Online Application: Submission of personal details, academic records, essays, and recommendations.
- Assessment: Shortlisted candidates undergo a critical writing test and an interview.
- Final Selection: Based on overall application strength and performance in the assessment rounds.
Benefits:
- Scholarships: Need-based financial aid is available.
- Networking: Access to a network of alumni, faculty, and industry leaders.
- Personal Growth: Development of a broad set of skills and perspectives.
Important Dates:
- Application Start: Typically around August
- Application Deadline: Multiple rounds, ending by March
- Program Start: July
For more information and to apply, visit the Young India Fellowship official page.
Contact Information
- Website: Ashoka University - YIF
- Email: yif@ashoka.edu.in
- Phone: +91-130-2300000
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