AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship 2022-23 [14-Month, Full-Time]: Apply by Feb 15

Applications are invited for AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship 2022-23. The last date of application is 15 February.

About the Fellowship

The American India Foundation’s (AIF’s) Banyan Impact Fellowship is an interdisciplinary experiential learning program that places young professionals from India and the U.S. in service with development organizations in India. Through collaboration and capacity-building, Fellows and local communities exchange knowledge and skills to steer projects that advance social and economic development. Fellows learn about grassroots development and inclusive leadership.

Since 2001, AIF has selected, trained, and supported 501 Fellows and 216 partner organizations to scale impact, catalyze change, and build the next generation of socially-minded change makers. AIF provides Fellows with a living stipend, health insurance, professional development, mentorship, and programmatic benefits to enable their service. Selection of Fellows includes a written application and an interview, followed by matching with potential partner organizations for projects.

In addition to providing fellows with mentorship, networking opportunities and resources for leadership development through The Banyan Impact Fellowship Program, AIF also presents its fellows with an additional professional development platform: The Atlas Corps Virtual Leadership Institute (VLI).

This addition built as a result of an association established with Atlas Corps in 2021 furthers AIF’s mission of strengthening the US-India goals by expanding the organization’s investment in the leadership development of tomorrow’s global leaders.

The VLI is an online leadership development program that focuses on the three themes of developing self, developing others, and leading movements, while also strengthening connections between the AIF Fellows and the global Atlas Corps Community.

This five-month online program includes sessions with keynote speakers, interactive workshops, self-led activities, discussion groups, and community-building activities with U.S. organizations and leaders. Participants, also known as Scholars, will also work on individual leadership projects that benefit the communities or organizations where the Scholars work. 

Eligibility

• Applicants must be either U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, or Indian Citizens. 
• Applicants must be young professionals between the age of 21-35 by the program start of September 1, 2022.
• Applicants must have completed at least a Bachelor’s or other undergraduate degree before the program starts on September 1, 2022. 
• Applicants must be willing and able to serve on the ground in India for the full duration of the program. As of April Dec 16, 2022, AIF is planning for the program to be hosted fully in person on the ground in India. Should the situation around COVID-19 drastically change by then, AIF may shift to a hybrid model.
• Applicants must be willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the start of the program.
• Applicants must bring both skills and experience, as well as an eagerness to learn with host communities on the ground.
• Applicants must be willing to learn a local language if required for the project. 
• Applicants must be committed to enriching learning opportunities for the fellowship community and positively contribute to building U.S.-India bridges of understanding and partnership during their time of service and after.

Program Dates

September 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.

AIF is planning for the program to be hosted on the ground in its full form, however a hybrid model (i.e., a mix of in-person and virtual) remains a possibility. AIF reserves the right to alter the timeline and change the program structure to an all-virtual/ hybrid model if the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic requires it.

Benefits

• Professional growth through service, fieldwork, and conferences in a cohort model
• Matching, training, mentoring, and professional development through AIF
• Monthly living stipend; round-trip airfare; program-related travel in India
• Health and accident insurance; 24/7 emergency, medical, and travel support; access to certified Fellowship counselor
• Visa support (for U.S. applicants)
• Basic language training (if required)
• Access to professional development resources during and after the program
• Access to a network of 500+ Alumni worldwide

Stipend

• For U.S. Fellows, AIF provides a roundtrip ticket from their point of origin to India, along with insurance coverage, emergency support, and a monthly living stipend.
• For Indian Fellows, AIF provides domestic travel from their hometowns in India, insurance coverage, emergency support, and a monthly living stipend.
• Please note that the stipend is not a salary, but a living allowance designed to enable Fellows to volunteer in India. The stipend covers basic living expenses such as rent, meals and incidentals, and local transportation related to a Fellow’s project.
• In the spirit of service, the stipend is designed to afford Fellows a local lifestyle comparable to that of local staff at their host organizations. Fellows should expect to live safely but modestly, and may need to adjust to a different style of living and spending habits than what they are accustomed to.
• The stipend does not cover for personal entertainment, non-program related travel, luxury items, or alcoholic beverages.
• Candidates should plan on bringing additional funds to allow for personal travel and other non-essential items. The amount will depend entirely on a Fellow’s personal spending habits.

Contact

Email: apply[at]atlascorps.org

Click here to apply for AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship 2022-23.

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