Young India Fellowship 2022-23 at Ashoka University, Sonipat: Apply by Dec 15

Applications are open for the Young India Fellowship (YIF) 2022-23 at Ashoka University, Sonipat.

About the Young India Fellowship 2022-23

The 12th cohort will comprise approximately 200 bright and curious young individuals from India and abroad, who will be handpicked through a rigorous and holistic selection process.

They will be groomed over a year of residential multidisciplinary education and multidimensional learning at Ashoka University, following which they will belong to a global community of emerging leaders and change-makers for the 21st century. Fellows receive a post-graduate diploma in liberal studies from Ashoka University upon graduating (completing all required credits).

There is no typical profile of a Young India Fellow. The following attributes should give you a broad sense of what they look for: 

• Intellectual Curiosity
  They are looking for individuals who are on a quest for knowledge and seeking a holistic educational experience. Our ideal candidate is committed to all aspects of the program and actively contributes towards a thriving peer learning community. 
   
• Passion and Self-Awareness
  They look for Fellows who are passionate about exploring their true potential and have the drive to reach for the stars. They also look for self-awareness and humility to believe that they need to learn more, with a commitment to lifelong learning.
   
• Potential for Impactful Leadership
  Our Fellows need to not only have demonstrated the ability to overcome challenges but also have a deep-rooted drive to solve problems and make an impact on society. They look for qualities of integrity, initiative, and open-mindedness along with a demonstrated track record of meaningful engagement with work, study, or areas of interest.

Eligibility Criteria

The following is the minimum eligibility criteria for application to the YIF Class of 2022-23:

• Have a recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline (you may be a final year student at the time of application).
• Be no more than 28 years of age on 1st August 2022 (candidates born on or after 1st August 1994 may apply). 

Note: Applicants may have work experience and/or a postgraduate credential. They may also be entrepreneurs, freelancers, in the middle of a gap year, or preparing for competitive examinations, among others. They welcome applicants from all academic, geographical, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Who Should Apply?

There is no single ideal profile of a Young India Fellow. Fellows differ in where they come from, why they come to the YIF, what they do at and derive from the YIF, and also what they do after completing the YIF. However, common characteristics include curiosity, drive, humility, open-mindedness, and a demonstrated record of engaging meaningfully with diverse interests. 

Historically, the following have been the key reasons for why individuals wish to pursue the YIF:

• Changing career paths
• Self-discovery and finding purpose
• 21st-century skill-building
• Strengthening networks
• Exposure to new perspectives
• Belonging to a community of thought leaders and change-makers

Application Process

The online YIF application form is designed to be a reflective process and helps the selection committee understand your candidature holistically. 

While one may be able to complete the entire application in a few hours, they recommend spacing your time towards the application over a few days, such that you are able to reflect on your journey and are in a position to submit an application that you believe represents you well. 

The online application form has the following sections, not all parts are mandatory: 

• Personal Information
• Academic Information
• Professional Information (If applicable)
• Non-Academic Engagement
• Essay Questions
• Survey
• Support at Ashoka (Optional)
• Letter of Recommendation (Optional at the time of application submission)

How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply for the fellowship through this link.

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2021

Contact

Email: yifadmissions@ashoka.edu.in

Click here to view the official notification for the Young India Fellowship 2022-23.

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