Ashoka University 2018-19 YIFP Young India Fellowship

Organisation : Ashoka University
Fellowship Name : YIF Young India Fellowship 2018-19
Applicable For : Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students
Application Last Date : 17-12-2017
Website : https://www.ashoka.edu.in/YIF
Apply Here : https://apply.ashoka.edu.in/home.aspx

Young India Fellowship :

The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma programme in Liberal Studies. The Fellowship brings together a group of 300 bright young individuals who show exceptional intellectual ability and leadership potential from across the country, and trains them to become socially committed agents of change.

Update : Ashoka University YIF Young India Fellowship 2019-20 : www.scholarships.net.in/29819.html

Ashoka University invites Young India Fellowship 2018-19.The Fellowship brings together a group of 215 bright young individuals who show exceptional intellectual ability and leadership potential from across the country and trains them to become socially committed agents of change.

Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria to apply for the YIF are:
** A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline
** Maximum of 28 years of age on 31st May, 2018
** Decent academic record and extra-curricular engagement
** Decent written and verbal communication skills

Procedure to apply for the fellowship:
Step 1: Go to the link https://apply.ashoka.edu.in/home.aspx
Step 2: Click on register to apply
Step 3: Fill in all the details
Step 4: Submit the application form

Selection Process :
Applicants are required to submit a detailed application dossier. The selection process will be carried out in 3 stages, each one being an elimination stage.

Application Assessment:
All applications are reviewed by the selection committee consisting of faculty and executive members of the programme. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of their academic performance through school and college and their involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Their interests and concerns along with their thoughts and motivation for a meaningful life as expressed in their essays are also considered.

Telephonic Interview:
Short-listed candidates are interviewed on the telephone. Candidates will be notified in advance about when the telephonic interview will take place. It is typically a conversation regarding the information that the candidate has mentioned on their application and may include a discussion about their areas of interests.

The duration of the interview is usually around 20 minutes. This is an elimination round meaning if selected in this round they move on to the Personal Interview.

Comprehension Test and Personal Interview:
On the day of the Personal Interview, candidates will be required to take a comprehension test just before the interview. They will be tested on their reading, understanding, articulation skills and critical thinking ability, not on their knowledge of subject matter.

Candidates are interviewed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai or Bangalore. International candidates have the option to interview on Skype.

The final selection will be based on the cumulative score of all the 3 stages.

Admissions Schedule :

The Programme begins on 16th July, 2018.