Candidates will be shortlisted based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and performance in the interview round.
The American India Foundation (AIF) Banyan Impact Fellowship 2022
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Eligibility
Bachelor's degree holders or equivalent
Region
India
Award
A stipend to cover accommodation expenses and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The American India Foundation (AIF) Banyan Impact Fellowship 2022 is an opportunity offered by American India Foundation (a non-profit American organisation working in India) in partnership with Atlas Corps to bachelor's or equivalent degree holders. The selected candidates will get an opportunity to develop leadership skills and learn effective practices by serving full-time in the United States for 12 months. The candidates will receive a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing), a monthly phone plan, emergency health and travel insurance, and round-trip international airfare.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must -
- be a citizen of India
- be between the age group of 27 to 35 years by the program start date in July 2023
- have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree
- have at least 3 years of relevant experience in both for-profit and non-profit social enterprises
- be proficient in English
- commit to return to India and work in the social impact sector for at least two years after completing the fellowship
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing), a monthly phone plan, emergency health and travel insurance, and round-trip international airfare.
The selected U.S. track fellows will also get an opportunity to participate in the program on a J-1 Trainee visa and engage in group cultural activities like a D.C. Monuments Tour, sporting events, U.S. holiday celebrations, and more.
Documents
- A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card/voter identity card/driving license/PAN card)
- Passport
- Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree
- Work experience certificate
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the position by following the below-mentioned steps -
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read the details carefully.
Step 2: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Step 3: Navigate to 'Don't have an account? Register' button and click on it to proceed with the 'Registration Process'.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and click on the ‘Register’ tab.
Step 5: Fill in the required details in ‘Atlas Corps Fellowship Application’ and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Navigate to the bottom of the page and review the application form by clicking on the ‘Review’ tab.
Step 7: Click the ‘Save And Next’ button to complete the application.
Important Dates
Application Start Date – 11th November 2022
Application End Date – 15th December 2022
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- Applicant should be willing to travel and serve full-time for 12 months from July 2023 – July 2024 in the United States.
- Applicants should be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organisation.
- Applicants must commit to return to India and work in the social impact sector for a minimum of two years after completing the fellowship programme.
- Candidates also need to be an active part of the Fellowship alumni community.
- Selected candidates will be invited to complete the Banyan Impact Fellowship supplement from December 2022 – February 2023 after their interview round.
- Atlas Corps will be assisting the selected candidates to obtain a J-1 visa required to travel to the United States for the fellowship.
- Candidates must commit to be contributing in building the U.S.-India bridges of partnership and understanding.
- Candidates must be keen to develop community-based inclusion and diveristy.
Contact Details
American India Foundation
1003-1005, 10th Floor, DLF City Court, MG Road,
Near Sikanderpur Metro Station, Gurgaon, Haryana -122002
Phone Number – (+91) -124-4551850
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