Buddy4Study The Bhumi Fellowship 2021-22

Buddy4Study The Bhumi Fellowship

The Bhumi Fellowship is an initiative of Bhumi, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), that aims to create a cadre of changemakers who transform schools in the short-term and lead the next movement in education in the long-term.

The fellowship is a two-year, non-residential programme for young graduates committed to improving the quality of education in India.

Objective

The Bhumi fellows will get an opportunity to engage in following teaching and capacity building activities
** Teaching grade 3-5 children foundational literacy (English) and numeracy (Mathematics)

** Capacity development of teachers through sharing and learning circles
** Leadership development for school leaders/HMs
** Strengthening parental participation and investment
** Identifying problems faced by the school/community and designing solutions

Eligibility

Open for candidates who –
** Are final year students/graduates between 20 and 30 years of age
** Have past volunteering or work experience in any field
** Are passionate about transforming the education system
** Are willing to commit to a two-year full-time fellowship

Benefits

The selected fellows will receive the following benefits –
** A monthly grant of INR 18,000
** All program-related expenses like phone, travel, and stationery will be reimbursed additionally as per policy

Documents

No documents are required at the time of application.

How Can You Apply?

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship
** Click on the Apply Now button below
** Login to Buddy4Study using registered ID. This will navigate the students to the ‘Online Application Form” page

** If not already registered on Buddy4Study – register using the email id/mobile phone number/Facebook/Gmail account
** Once logged in, the students will then be redirected to the “COVID Crisis Support Scholarship” application form page

** Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process
** Fill in the required details in the online scholarship application form
** Upload the required documents

** Click the ‘Accept’ button for terms and conditions. Students must ensure that they have read the terms and conditions before accepting it.

** Click the ‘Preview’ button. If all the details filled in by the applicant are displaying correctly on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Selection Process

The selection of fellows for the Bhumi Fellowship involves a multi-stage process as detailed below

** Application
** Telephonic Interview
** Final Selection

FAQs

1. What is the duration of the fellowship?
The fellowship is tenable for two years only.

2. Where will the fellowship be conducted?
The fellowship programme activities will be conducted in and around Chennai.

3. What opportunities will be available to the fellows after the completion of the fellowship?
After the two-year fellowship, the fellows will have the opportunity to –

** Lead a cluster of 3 to 5 schools
** Transform the education ecosystem in their community
** Set-up their own organization

4. I am in my final year and waiting to know about my exams. Can I apply?
Yes, you can apply for this fellowship.

Author : Ranjani

Buddy4Study The Bhumi Fellowship 2021-22