ASHOKA UNIVERSITY - YOUNG INDIA FELLOWSHIP (YIF)
Scholarship Region
Haryana
Scholarship For
Post Graduate
Last Date
31/01/2024
Scholarship Amount
Not Available
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Other
Scholarship General Information
The YIF Class of 2025 will comprise around 100 bright, curious and outstanding individuals from India and abroad, who will be handpicked through a rigorous and holistic selection process. They will be groomed over a year of residential multidisciplinary education and multidimensional learning at Ashoka University, following which they will belong to a global community of emerging leaders and change-makers for the 21st century.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Final-year undergraduate students who will complete their degree or equivalent in the summer of 2024 are eligible to apply. Applicants may have work experience and/or a postgraduate credential. They may also be entrepreneurs, freelancers, in the middle of a gap year, or preparing for competitive examinations, among others.
2. We welcome applicants of all age groups across diverse academic, geographical, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Award Amount
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No. of Scholarships Available
No. of Scholarship: 100
Important Dates
Summary | Tentative Date |
Last date to apply | Janu 15 |
Application Fee
Fees is the subject to authorities, you may visit official website for more.
Application Procedure
The online YIF application form is designed to be a reflective process, and helps the selection committee understand your candidature holistically. While one may be able to complete the entire application in a few hours, we recommend spacing your time towards the application over a few days, such that you are able to reflect on your journey and are in a position to submit an application that you believe represents you well.
The online application form has the following sections, not all parts are mandatory:
1. Personal Information
2. Academic Information
3. Professional Information (as applicable)
4. Other Relevant Information (as applicable)
5. Non-Academic Engagement
6. Essay Questions
7. Survey
8. Support at Ashoka (as applicable)
9. Letter of Recommendation (optional during application submission)
Note:
1. DOCUMENTS: Only a photograph and a government ID are mandatory during submission. However, all other documents including academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents for all professional and non-academic engagements are required for candidates who are shortlisted for the interview stage.
2. RECOMMENDATION LETTER: Once shortlisted, one Letter of Recommendation (LoR) can be submitted on behalf of each applicant. Each round of application has a deadline by which the LoR must be submitted.
Selection Process
The YIF selection process is designed to admit a diverse and outstanding class of individuals from India and abroad. The entire process is rigorous and holistic and involves context-specific review. We acknowledge that there are varying levels of access and privilege for different candidates, and as such, each applicant’s submission is reviewed in the applicant’s context. The different stages of the application and selection process are as follows:
Stage 1: Holistic Application Assessment (Rolling)
This is an elimination stage. Our holistic review involves careful and thorough reading of each application. We take into account the personal context and journey, academic records/professional background, interests, and aspirations. The essays section, a critical component of the application, allows the reviewers to understand how applicants think, reflect, and engage with ideas and the world around them. We may request a few candidates for a telephonic conversation if we need any clarifications before making a shortlisting decision.
(Optional) Application for Need-based Financial Aid (Once in each Round)
Candidates may independently apply for need-based financial aid (upto 100%) if shortlisted for the Personal Interview. Candidates also get an opportunity to explore education loans. Please visit the fee, aid and scholarships section to learn more about the philosophy and process to apply for aid.
Stage 2: Personal Interview (Rolling)
YIF interviews are typically 25-40 minute conversations between the candidate and two panelists (faculty, leadership, or alumni). Through this stage, we aim to get to know candidates in-depth and understand how they might benefit from the YIF and how their presence in the cohort might be beneficial to others. We expect candidates to bring forth the most authentic version of themselves. A few candidates may be invited for a second conversation.
Stage 3: Decisions (Once in each Round)
Applicants would typically receive one of the following decisions: an offer of admission, waitlisted for admission, or a denial of admission. In case of an offer of admission, candidates will also receive a decision on their Financial Aid package (if awarded). A few admitted candidates would also receive an invitation to interview for the Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship.
Other Info
The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is Ashoka University’s flagship programme. Offered as a year-long residential postgraduate diploma in Liberal Studies, it brings together 100 curious and driven individuals, and exposes them to a multidisciplinary and multidimensional education. Within a year, Fellows engage with diverse areas of study, research and practice, enabled by leading thinkers and scholars of our time. Fellows come from diverse academic, professional, socio-economic and geographical backgrounds, and have varied aspirations and career trajectories.
Contact Details
Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, National Capital Region P.O.Rai, Sonepat Haryana-131029 (India)
Phone No: +91-130-2300000
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