A 13-Month Rural Development Program

Bright young minds who are citizens of India, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), or Citizens of Nepal or Bhutan are eligible for the SBI Youth for India Fellowship. They get the chance to interact with rural communities, live among them, and work with them to address urgent problems in rural development. The Fellowship develops young leaders through a transformative journey that includes learning from rural India’s difficulties. To create and maintain grassroots programs, these leaders work with local government, NGO partners, and the community. There are four stages to the Fellowship journey:

1. UNLEARN
2. COLLABORATE
3. BUILD
4. SUSTAIN

Apply link : https://register.you4.in/

About the Internship : https://youthforindia.org/application

Discover the Application Process

The application process gives potential fellows the chance to interact with rural communities, establish their ideal projects, and significantly advance India’s development objectives.

Stage 1: Online registration and assessment
Start by completing the registration form and taking the online test. You will be required to provide a thorough essay-based answer as part of the assessment, in which you can discuss your background, viewpoints, and desire to apply for the Fellowship.

Stage 2 of the assessment (personal interview)
The distinguished panel assesses the applicant’s personal qualities and eligibility for the position at the personal interview stage. This phase aims to give the selection committee a greater understanding of the candidate and assist it in making decisions based on information other than academic credentials and professional experience.

Apply link : https://register.you4.in/

About the Internship : https://youthforindia.org/application

The characteristics of a Perfect Candidate

Candidates from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply as long as they demonstrate a significant interest, passion, and dedication to the improvement of rural India. Candidates should be humble, willing to learn in a cross-cultural setting, and show a strong dedication to service. Additionally, they should be capable of adapting, being resilient, and being creative in order to discover solutions in circumstances with limited resources.