youthforindia.org SBI Youth For India Fellowship 2015 : State Bank of India Initiative

Organisation : State Bank of India Initiative
Name of the Fellowship : SBI Youth For India Fellowship 2015
Country : India
Last Date : 10th June, 2015

Website : http://www.youthforindia.org/

SBI Youth For India Fellowship Programme 2015:
The Youth for India Programme has been uniquely designed to assist you to transition into a rural environment, assess the ground realities and identify a project which combines your interests, the strengths of the partner NGO and the needs of the community.

Update : SBI YFI 2018-19 Youth For India Fellowship : www.scholarships.net.in/23710.html

This let’s you chart your activity plan such that it brings about maximum impact.

Eligibility:
** Young Professionals or Fresh Graduates
** Age 21-32 (as on date of commencement of programme)
** Indian citizen

Programme Details:
13 months:
2 cohorts commencing in August and October 2015

Full-time:
Requires you to stay in rural areas near project site

Week 1-2: Orientation & Training
A carefully designed orientation and training programme sensitizes you to the rural ethos, introduces you to rural project management techniques and equips you to handle the challenges you might face. It consists of both classroom sessions as well as field visits.

Key topics to be covered :
Leadership and team building skills
** Project Design & Management
** Need Assessment
** Questionnaire Design
** Impact Analysis
** Writing case-studies
** Documentation methodology
** You will be assigned a project in accordance with your interest/skill sets and the requirements of the partner NGO

Week 3-6: Location Familiarization & Project Formulation
A carefully designed orientation and training programme sensitizes you to the rural ethos, introduces you to rural project management techniques and equips you to handle the challenges you might face. It consists of both classroom sessions as well as field visits.

Location Familiarization & Project Formulation :
** You will move to your project location where the partner NGO will assist you in finding suitable accommodation.
** You will be assigned a local mentor to help you in addressing logistical and administrative challenges that you may face
** A domain mentor will provide guidance, perspective and expertise to assist you in formulating and implementing your project.

Guided Deliverables:
** Prescribed list of activities to acquire a detailed understanding of issues in your project location
** Interaction with all stakeholders in and around the project location
** Brief assessment of the work done by the Partner NGO in the project location
** Identification of a gap, idea generation, and project formulation

Project Formulation:
With your domain mentor, you need to define the desired outcome with achievable milestones

Month 3-11: Project Implementation, Periodic Monitoring, Review Workshops
This is the implementation period of the fellowship, where the Fellow shall attempt to achieve the defined milestones. Through monthly updates and 2 intermediate review workshops, you shall be provided with necessary guidance and support.

Month 12-13: Impact Assessment, Documentation, Handover, Valediction
At the end of the programme, you need to undertake an impact assessment study and document the successes and learning from the project.

The Fellowship will conclude with a valediction where you shall showcase your project and be awarded a Certificate of completion.

Fellowship Support:
** Stipend: Rs 15000 to meet living expenses
** Local Transport Allowance: Rs 1000 per month
** To and fro travel costs of the Fellows from his/her place of residence to project location as well as for training programmes
** Medical Insurance
** Mentorship by experienced professionals in the field
** Access to the Community through well-established Partner NGOs
** Linkages with premier organizations of the country

Post Fellowship:
After completion of the Programme :
** You can continue in the rural development sector with NGOs or explore social entrepreneurship opportunities.
** You can pursue further studies or other fellowships.
** You can return to the mainstream and apply your learning to develop products and services more suited to Rural India.

Important Dates:
Last Date of Submission : 10th June, 2015
Shortlisted Candidates intimated: 13th June, 2015
Selected Candidates intimated : 3rd July, 2015
Programme commences: August & October, 2015