Candidate selection will be based on a review of applications submitted, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Goonj Grassroots Fellowship 2024-25
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Eligibility
Class 10 passed students
Region
India
Award
A monthly stipend of up to ₹12,000 and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Goonj Grassroots Fellowship 2024-25 is an opportunity offered by Goonj (a non-profit organisation) to students who have passed their Class 10 examination. It's a year-long transformative experience designed to immerse fellows in hands-on community work across rural and urban India. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹12,000 and other benefits.
Source: Goonj
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be between 18 and 30 years old as of 1st August 2023
- have passed the Class 12 examination from a recognised institution
- be fluent in Hindi or English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- possess a basic understanding of ground realities, including geographical and socio-economic conditions, in potential placement regions
- demonstrate a strong passion for making a positive impact in underserved communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with the people they serve
- possess the ability to thrive in challenging environments
Benefits
Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 if placed in their native district and those placed outside their native district will receive a stipend of ₹12,000.
Fellows will be responsible for covering their own accommodation and food costs. Field travel expenses, however, will be reimbursed on an actual basis.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:-
Online Mode:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Goonj Grassroot Fellowship' and click on 'Apply Now' button.
Step 5: Read the details carefully, fill in the application form, upload the necessary documents (if required) and submit.
Alternatively, the applicants can apply for the fellowship through email:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Goonj Grassroot Fellowship' and click on 'Apply Now' button.
Step 5: Click on the given link labelled as 'complete form, please click here' to download the application form and send the scanned copy of it through email at: 'Fellowship@goonj.org'
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 24th June 2024
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Fellows who terminate their participation in the fellowship program before completion will be required to serve a 15-day notice period. Failure to do so will result in the withholding of a stipend equivalent to 15 days.
- Issuance of a fellowship completion certificate is contingent upon successful completion of the entire program. Fellows who leave prematurely will not be eligible to receive this certificate.
- During the fellowship tenure, fellows are prohibited from engaging in any additional paid employment.
Contact Details
GOONJ
C-544, 1st floor
C-Pocket, Sarita Vihar
New Delhi-110076
Email ID: fellowship@goonj.org | Phone Number: (011) 41401216
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