Fellows will be selected based on a holistic review of applications, leadership potential and a virtual interview.
Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27
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Eligibility
Graduates and final-year undergraduate
Region
India
Award
Partial or fully funded fellowship
Deadline
23-Mar-2026
About The Program
Ashoka University offers the Young India Fellowship (YIF) 2026-27. The fellowship is a prestigious one-year residential postgraduate diploma programme designed to nurture socially-conscious leaders and changemakers through interdisciplinary education. Selected fellows will receive partial or fully funded scholarships.
Source: ashoka.edu.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 23-Mar-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- hold a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline, OR
- be a final-year undergraduate student who will complete their degree by summer 2026
Note:- Having work experience (full-time, entrepreneurial, freelance, or internship experience) may be advantageous, but is not mandatory.
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive a partial or fully funded fellowship through the Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27.
Documents
- Academic marksheet
- Aadhaar card (identity proof)
- Passport-size photograph
- Letters of recommendation
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the ‘New Registration’.
Step 4: Select the Program, ‘Young India Fellowship’.
Step 5: Fill in the New ‘Email ID’ or ‘Register with Google’.
Step 6: Enter the required details, click 'Next', complete the additional fields, and click 'Submit'.
Step 7: Verify your Email ID through the link sent to your registered email ID inbox.
Step 8: ‘Log in’ with your credentials and proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 23 March 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- The fellows are also eligible to avail of education loans to cover any gap between the aid offered and the program fee.
- The applicants must have the following characteristics to become a Young India Fellow -
- A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on society
- Passion for an idea or issue which could have wider social/business/academic implications
- The humility to believe that they need to learn more
- The willingness to think differently and chart a new course
- A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
- Qualities of integrity, self-awareness, energy, initiative, and open-mindedness
Contact Details
Ashoka University, Campus
Plot No. 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Kundli,
Sonepat, Haryana - 131028, India
Ashoka University, Delhi Office
Plot no.222, Second floor,
Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi-110020
Email ID: info@ashoka.edu.in
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering the Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27 opportunity?
Answer: Ashoka University is offering this opportunity, with scholarship support from HDFC Bank.
Question: Who is eligible for the Young India Fellowship 2026-27?
Answer: Anyone who holds or will hold a recognised undergraduate degree in any discipline by July 2026 or a graduate is eligible to apply for the fellowship. There is no age limit.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the fellowship?
Answer: The last date to apply for the fellowship is 23 March 2026.
Question: Do I need work experience to apply?
Answer: No, work experience is not mandatory. However, 1-3 years of professional, internship, or social work experience may strengthen your application.
Question: Is the fellowship fully funded?
Answer: Yes, some fellowships are fully funded, and some are partially funded.
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