Recognized as the flagship program of the SBI Foundation, it is a year-long fellowship that enables the nation's youth to work on rural development projects in partnership with experienced NGOs.
The fellowship provides a framework for India's best minds to join hands with rural communities, empathize with their struggles, and connect with their aspirations.
Launched on 1st March 2011, the pilot batch had 27 fellows who successfully completed the fellowship.
The Program seeks to help India secure an equitable and sustainable growth path by:
The fellowship is a year-long full-time commitment. It commences with an orientation where SBI Youth for India team along with partner NGO officials and development experts will familiarize and introduce the fellows to the concepts of rural development. This is the time when the fellows will be allocated their NGOs, project locations, and mentors.
The application process commences in the first quarter of the year. Filling up an application form is the first stage of the process.
The candidates shortlisted in the 1st phase ie. Online Application will be notified on an on-going basis during the application period. In the 2nd phase ie. Online Assessment, a series of screenings such as the essay section will be conducted and the 3rd and final phase is the Selection Board Interview which will be conducted in major cities.