The Young
India Fellowship, a one-year postgraduate programme in Liberal Studies at
Ashoka University, today announced that applications for the seventh batch of
the Fellowship will be accepted from 22nd August, 2016. Started in
2011, this unique programme has become one of the most sought-after programmes
in India, fostering academic, social and business leaders of tomorrow through a
multidisciplinary liberal education.
India Fellowship, a one-year postgraduate programme in Liberal Studies at
Ashoka University, today announced that applications for the seventh batch of
the Fellowship will be accepted from 22nd August, 2016. Started in
2011, this unique programme has become one of the most sought-after programmes
in India, fostering academic, social and business leaders of tomorrow through a
multidisciplinary liberal education.
The
admissions process for the Class of 2017-18 will be divided into two rounds. The
first round of admissions will begin on 22nd August, 2016 and will
close on 18th December, 2016. This will be followed by a
personal interview of the shortlisted candidates commencing from 1st
November, 2016. The second round of admissions will begin on 19th
December, 2016 and end on 28th February, 2017. Interested applicants
can apply on www.youngindiafellowship.com
admissions process for the Class of 2017-18 will be divided into two rounds. The
first round of admissions will begin on 22nd August, 2016 and will
close on 18th December, 2016. This will be followed by a
personal interview of the shortlisted candidates commencing from 1st
November, 2016. The second round of admissions will begin on 19th
December, 2016 and end on 28th February, 2017. Interested applicants
can apply on www.youngindiafellowship.com
The strength
of the cohort has quadrupled in the last 6 years, with an increase in the
number of applicants every year. To meet this increasing demand, the number of
seats for the programme will be increased to 300 for the year 2017-18. The
current batch has 215 Fellows, who come from more than 25 states and from
diverse academic fields such as Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Business and
Law.
of the cohort has quadrupled in the last 6 years, with an increase in the
number of applicants every year. To meet this increasing demand, the number of
seats for the programme will be increased to 300 for the year 2017-18. The
current batch has 215 Fellows, who come from more than 25 states and from
diverse academic fields such as Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Business and
Law.
Dr. Pramath
Raj Sinha, Founding
Dean of the YIF, and Trustee of Ashoka University, said:
Raj Sinha, Founding
Dean of the YIF, and Trustee of Ashoka University, said:
“As we
open admissions for the seventh batch, we are excited about making this
transformational and globally unique Fellowship accessible to a larger talent
pool in India while maintaining the programme’s high quality and, in fact,
bringing in innovations every year.”
open admissions for the seventh batch, we are excited about making this
transformational and globally unique Fellowship accessible to a larger talent
pool in India while maintaining the programme’s high quality and, in fact,
bringing in innovations every year.”
The
Fellowship offers learning from a broad range of courses, and exposes students
to multiple perspectives, encouraging them to build skills and perspectives.
Some of the disciplines offered include Economics, Statistics, Philosophy, Art
and Culture, History, Literature, Business and Management, Leadership and Group
Dynamics, International Relations, Visual Communication, and Writing.
Fellowship offers learning from a broad range of courses, and exposes students
to multiple perspectives, encouraging them to build skills and perspectives.
Some of the disciplines offered include Economics, Statistics, Philosophy, Art
and Culture, History, Literature, Business and Management, Leadership and Group
Dynamics, International Relations, Visual Communication, and Writing.
The courses
are taught by expert faculty from around the world including Kenwyn Smith,
Professor of Organisational Behaviour from The Wharton School, University of
Pennsylvania; Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Historian, Author and Vice Chancellor, Ashoka
University; A.K. Shiva Kumar, Development Economist and Visiting Professor, Harvard
University; and Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission of India and member of
the National Advisory Council.
are taught by expert faculty from around the world including Kenwyn Smith,
Professor of Organisational Behaviour from The Wharton School, University of
Pennsylvania; Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Historian, Author and Vice Chancellor, Ashoka
University; A.K. Shiva Kumar, Development Economist and Visiting Professor, Harvard
University; and Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission of India and member of
the National Advisory Council.
YIF offers
full and partial scholarships to successful applicants and there is no fee for
applying to the programme.
full and partial scholarships to successful applicants and there is no fee for
applying to the programme.
Alumni of
the YIF have already begun to make a mark and are doing well in diverse fields.
Some of the achievements by our Fellows for this year are below:
the YIF have already begun to make a mark and are doing well in diverse fields.
Some of the achievements by our Fellows for this year are below:
Nikita
Saxena: Awarded the
Red Ink Award for Excellence in Journalism for her in-depth investigative
report on the manner in which tobacco companies are circumventing advertising
laws in India.
Saxena: Awarded the
Red Ink Award for Excellence in Journalism for her in-depth investigative
report on the manner in which tobacco companies are circumventing advertising
laws in India.
Avni Ahuja: Declared one of 50 The Economic Times Young
Leaders in 2016.
Leaders in 2016.
Raunak
Mittal: Awarded the
Commonwealth Scholarship and Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship to study MA in Law
and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.
Mittal: Awarded the
Commonwealth Scholarship and Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship to study MA in Law
and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.
Apart from
heading to leading universities across the world and winning scholarships, a
substantial number of Fellows have also been placed in top corporate houses
like McKinsey, Schlumberger, Bain and Company and Genpact. Some have also
decided to contribute in the development and sustainability sectors, and
started work with organisations such as Samagra and Samaj Pragati Sahyog.
heading to leading universities across the world and winning scholarships, a
substantial number of Fellows have also been placed in top corporate houses
like McKinsey, Schlumberger, Bain and Company and Genpact. Some have also
decided to contribute in the development and sustainability sectors, and
started work with organisations such as Samagra and Samaj Pragati Sahyog.
Dr. Anunaya
Chaubey, Deputy Dean, Young India Fellowship said, “We do look with a
sense of satisfaction at the tremendous increase in the number of applications
over the years for admission to YIF. However, these numbers also serve as a
reminder that there are countless other brilliant young people across the
country who need to be made aware of this opportunity to discover themselves
and their potential. We will be making an extra effort this year to enhance our
focus on rural areas and townships, as well as increase the extent of
international participation among our prospective Fellows.”
Chaubey, Deputy Dean, Young India Fellowship said, “We do look with a
sense of satisfaction at the tremendous increase in the number of applications
over the years for admission to YIF. However, these numbers also serve as a
reminder that there are countless other brilliant young people across the
country who need to be made aware of this opportunity to discover themselves
and their potential. We will be making an extra effort this year to enhance our
focus on rural areas and townships, as well as increase the extent of
international participation among our prospective Fellows.”
About the
Young India Fellowship:
Young India Fellowship:
The Young
India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma
programme in Liberal Studies. The Fellowship brings together a group of bright
young individuals who show exceptional intellectual ability and leadership
potential from across the country, and trains them to become aware and
committed to social change.
India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma
programme in Liberal Studies. The Fellowship brings together a group of bright
young individuals who show exceptional intellectual ability and leadership
potential from across the country, and trains them to become aware and
committed to social change.
YIF
commenced its first academic session in June 2011 with 57 Fellows selected from
among 900 applicants. By its sixth year, the number of applications had
increased to approximately 4000, and now the Class of 2016-17 has 215 Fellows
attending the programme at Ashoka University. The programme is delivered in
collaboration with University of Pennsylvania, Carleton College, University of
California Berkeley, University of Michigan, King’s College London, Trinity
College Dublin, Sciences Po, Yale University and Wellesley College.
commenced its first academic session in June 2011 with 57 Fellows selected from
among 900 applicants. By its sixth year, the number of applications had
increased to approximately 4000, and now the Class of 2016-17 has 215 Fellows
attending the programme at Ashoka University. The programme is delivered in
collaboration with University of Pennsylvania, Carleton College, University of
California Berkeley, University of Michigan, King’s College London, Trinity
College Dublin, Sciences Po, Yale University and Wellesley College.
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Contact : Shravan Kumar, shravan.kumar@ashoka.edu.in,
9958293745, Manager; MArketing and Admissions, Ashoka University
Contact : Shravan Kumar, shravan.kumar@ashoka.edu.in,
9958293745, Manager; MArketing and Admissions, Ashoka University
