Ashoka University begin admission process for 'Young India Fellowship' programme

Ashoka University will begin the admissions to the 11th batch of its prestigious flagship programme, the Young India Fellowship (YIF) from today; i.e. November 3, 2020. Students can apply for the same on or before January 7, 2021.

Ashoka University will begin the admissions to the 11th batch of its prestigious flagship programme, the Young India Fellowship (YIF) from today; i.e. November 3, 2020. Students can apply for the same on or before January 7, 2021. The second and final phase of applications will begin on January 8, 2021 and will be finished on April 12, 2021. The Ashoka University flagship one-year multi-disciplinary residential post-graduate diploma programme ‘The Young India Fellowship’ (YIF) in Liberal Studies trains outstanding young individuals to become effective and socially conscious leaders and change makers of the 21st century. To apply for the fellowship program, all the interested students must visit the official website of the varsity; i.e. apply.ashoka.edu.in.

There are relaxations on document submissions at the time of applying, and the entire admission process will be online, to ensure social distancing and safety in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ashoka University Fellowship programme: Eligibility Criteria

• All the candidates who have a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline are eligible to apply.
• Candidates in their final year of graduation/ post-graduation may also apply.
• A candidate should not be more than 28 years of age as on August 1, 2021.

• Potential students without any work experience can also apply for the Young India Fellowship programme.

Ashoka University's YIF Selection Process

The selection to the Fellowship programme of the Ashoka University follows the stages mentioned below:

• Application assessment
• Telephonic interview
• Written Comprehension Test
• Interview

Ashoka University's YIF: Fees

Shortlisted candidates also get an opportunity to apply for financial aid. The fee for the Young India Fellowship 2021-22 will be maintained the previous academic year's fee of Rs 9.45 Lakhs, including tuition and residence. Ashoka University provides a need-based financial aid programme for selected candidates. It will aim to provide necessary financial support to bridge the gap between the cost of the programme and their ability to pay. Need-based aid will be offered in the form of fee waivers, ranging from 25 per cent relaxation on tuition to 100 per cent of the entire fee including residence and meals. 

About Ashoka University’s Young India Fellowship

Started in 2011, the fellowship programme brings together 300 bright scholars from diverse academic, socioeconomic, professional and geographical backgrounds. The fellowship gives the students exposure to an array of new-age educational experiences that help in acquiring enhanced intellectual and professional capabilities. The programme is aimed at training young people to become effective leaders of tomorrow, with a strong commitment to public service, irrespective of the chosen career path.

A class of YIF typically comprises doctors, artists, economists, engineers, musicians, business and literature graduates, writers, entrepreneurs and also people from many other backgrounds.

The disciplines range from social sciences to sciences and from leadership to the arts. The course includes art appreciation, public policy, business essentials, Shakespeare, gender and media studies, leadership, group dynamics, communication and Indian elections.

The University has also partnered with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, HEC Paris, Trinity College Dublin, University of California, Stanford University, Duke University, and Yale University among others, to enable faculty, curriculum and student exchange.

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