We invite you to Azim Premji
Foundation Fellowship Program
The 2 year Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship program seeks to build rich
perspectives on educational issues through a well designed combination of
theoretical inputs and experiential learning. The program is intended to
develop a strong social orientation and competencies required in the education
and development sectors.
perspectives on educational issues through a well designed combination of
theoretical inputs and experiential learning. The program is intended to
develop a strong social orientation and competencies required in the education
and development sectors.
This rigorous 2 year program comprises of:
- 45 day classroom module to
strengthen conceptual understanding of education and development issues - 22 months of intense field
engagement at the grass roots level in the District Institutes of the
Foundation. - Working on a live project that
has significant purpose of improving quality at practice
level
During the period of Fellowship you will be based in some of the most
underdeveloped districts of India.
About You
You should be a professional with at least 2 years of experience and at least a
graduate degree. We welcome people from a variety of educational and
professional backgrounds as long as they are passionate about making a
difference. Prior experience in the education or development sector would be an
added advantage.
Stipend and Employment
You will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 or more depending on your work
experience and suitability for the Fellowship. On your successful completion of
the program, you may be offered employment opportunities in the Foundation, at
an appropriate compensation package.
Location
The classroom module for 45 days will be held in Bangalore during which
suitable arrangements will be made for your accommodation. During the 22 month
field attachment, you will have to make arrangements for stay in the districts
at your own cost. The Foundation may however assist in finding suitable
accommodation.
The districts to which you will be assigned include – Yadgir & Mandhya (Karnataka), Dhamtari
(Chhattisgarh), Uddhamsinghnagar & Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), Sirohi &
Tonk (Rajasthan) and Mehaboobnagar (Andhra Pradesh).
How to Apply
To apply, click here: http://119.226.135.34:8080/APF/index.aspx
The National written test will be conducted at all centres across the
country on 21 January 2012.
