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. YIF exposes them to a diverse set of subjects and perspectives, delivered by some of the finest teachers and practitioners from India and around the world.
The aim is to help Fellows become well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and become leaders with a commitment to public service. YIF is delivered in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science SEAS, University of Michigan, King's College London, Carleton College, Sciences Po, University of California Berkeley, Trinity College Dublin, Yale University and Wellesley College. Students from all disciplines and areas of study are welcome to YIF; engineers, designers, commerce graduates or literature enthusiasts are all mentored into reaching their full potential.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the YIF, you must:
Have a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline (you may also be a final year student, or have work experience).
Be no more than 28 years of age on 15th July 2020.
Have an above-average academic record combined with extra-curricular engagement.
Selection Criteria and Process
YIF applicants are evaluated on a combination of their academic record, a sustained demonstration of their talent in the domain of their interest and their passion for learning beyond the prescribed curriculum.
The evaluation process includes screening of applications, telephone and personal interviews and test for critical thinking and communication skills.
Cost and Scholarship
The Fellowship is committed to covering, in full or in part, the following:
• Tuition fees
• All material, including shared text books
• Fully furnished residence
Admissions Schedule for YIF Class of 2020-2021
The YIF admissions process is split into three rounds. Each round accepts applications within a specified time-frame and selects Fellows from the pool of applications in that round. Please note that a candidate can apply only once in the admissions cycle and only in one round. In case one misses the deadline for any particular round, one can finish their application in any of the following rounds.
The application process for the Class of 2020-2021 opened on August 20th, 2019 and will close on 31st March, 2020.
The YIF admissions process is split into three rounds. Each round accepts applications within a specified time-frame and selects Fellows from the pool of applications in that round. Please note that a candidate can apply only once in the admissions cycle and only in one round. In case one misses the deadline for any particular round, one can finish their application in any of the following rounds.
The application process for the Class of 2020-2021 opened on August 20th, 2019 and will close on 31st March, 2020.
