SRINAGAR: American India Foundation (AIF) is offering Banyan Impact Fellowship for the year 2024.
The Banyan Impact Fellowship by the American India Foundation (AIF) is an interdisciplinary learning initiative. It engages young professionals from India and the U.S., immersing them in service with development organizations in India. By fostering collaboration and enhancing capacity, fellows and local communities share knowledge and skills to drive projects promoting social and economic development. The programme provides a profound understanding of grassroots development and inclusive leadership.
In addition to The Banyan Impact Fellowship Programme, AIF offers fellows an extra avenue for professional development that is The Atlas Corps Virtual Leadership Institute (VLI). Formed through a partnership with Atlas Corps in 2021, this extension aligns with AIF’s mission to bolster US-India objectives by broadening the organization’s commitment to nurturing the leadership skills of future global leaders.
The application process is completely online through the official website and the deadline is February 20, 2024. The programme starts from October 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025.
For eligibility criteria:
Applicants should either be US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, or Indian Citizens. Applicants must fall within the age range of 21-35 by the programme’s start on October 1, 2024.
A completed Bachelor’s or other undergraduate degree is a must for applicants before the programme commences. Candidates must demonstrate willingness and ability to serve on-site in India for the entire duration of the programme.
Applicants are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the programme’s commencement. Successful applicants should bring both skills and experience, coupled with a keen eagerness to learn collaboratively with host communities on the ground.
Candidates must be open to learning a local language if it is a requirement for the project. Commitment to enhancing learning opportunities for the fellowship community and contributing positively to building bridges of understanding and partnership between the US and India during their service and beyond is essential.
For further details, go on to https://aif.org/fellowship/faq
