Applications will be opening soon for the SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2023-24
Application closes on 31st May 23
SBI Youth for India is a rural Fellowship programme initiated by the State Bank of India, funded and managed by the SBI Foundation in partnership with reputed NGOs. It seeks to address rural India’s most pressing problems by:
- Providing educated Indian youth with an opportunity to touch lives and create positive change at the grass root level in rural India.
- Providing NGOs working on development projects in rural India with educated manpower whose skill sets can be used to catalyze rural development.
- Promoting a forum for the Programme alumni to share ideas and contribute to rural development throughout their professional life.
A 13-Month Program In Rural Development
The SBI Youth for India Fellowship is offered to bright young minds who are Citizens of India, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Citizens of Nepal/Bhutan. It provides an opportunity for them to live and work with rural communities and contribute towards solving pressing rural development challenges. The Fellowship builds young leaders who undergo a transformative journey by learning from the challenges of rural India. These leaders collaborate with NGO partners, local government, and the community to develop and sustain grassroots-level initiatives. The Fellowship journey comprises four phases:
Learn about our Application Process
The Application Process offers Fellowship Aspirants a unique opportunity to work with rural communities, build their dream projects, and make a meaningful impact on India’s development goals.
The qualities of an Ideal Applicant
The Fellowship welcomes applicants from diverse professional and academic backgrounds who exhibit a strong interest, passion, and commitment to the development of rural India. Applicants should have humility and eagerness to learn within a cross-cultural context and demonstrate a strong commitment to service. They should also possess the ability to be adaptive, resilient, and innovative in finding solutions in under-resourced environments.
Eligibility
- Citizens of India, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Citizens of Nepal/Bhutan
- 21 to 32 year old youth may apply
- Bachelor’s degree should be completed before 1st October, 2023
Celebrating over a decade of Impact and Innovations
The Fellowship allows you to choose your project focusing on key areas of rural development and join an ever growing number of youth leaders in delivering positive impact across India
CANDIDATE RECEIVE AFTER COMPLETION OF FELLOWSHIP
- On successful completion, the Fellow receives a readjustment allowance of Rs. 50,000 and a certificate of completion from SBI Foundation
- Our Fellows also gain access to a vibrant ecosystem comprising our Alumni, partners and other relevant organizations in the social sector. This ecosystem can be leveraged to explore opportunities or other meaningful engagements/collaborations.
LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTION
The Application Process for the 2023-2024 batch is open now. You can register for Stage-1 (Preliminary Application) using https://register.you4.in/. Candidates shall be notified of the late date for submitting their applications for the 2023-2024 batch through our website and our social media channels. Notifications and announcements about the status of the applications shall be shared on our website and social media channels.
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