SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank Group, has invited applications for the upcoming 12th batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship programme.
Inspired by the US PeaceCorps, this
13-month-long programme will provide a structured opportunity for educated urban youth, both graduates and young professionals, between the 21-32 age group, to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed NGOs around the country to drive meaningful change in the society, read a statement.
The organisation is looking for applicants who are Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), a citizen of Bhutan, or a citizen of Nepal committed to advancing sustainable development objectives in the rural areas of the country.
The
SBI Youth for India Fellowship programme works on 12 thematic areas, including health, food security, rural livelihood, environmental protection, water, education, technology, women’s empowerment, self-governance, social entrepreneurship, traditional craft and alternate energy.
Based on the area of their interest, the fellows work on one of these 12 thematic areas during the fellowship program.
Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director & CEO of SBI Foundation said the program aims to fill the gap that exists between "urban youth’s aspiration to contribute to the development sector and the rural reality, as also supplement the lack of qualified human resources with diverse educational and professional backgrounds in the NGOs working at the grassroots level.”
“With 10 successful editions behind us and the 11th underway, our program remains committed to empowering youth to create transformative change in rural communities. This initiative is the flagbearer of hope for those seeking to shape a brighter future for themselves and rural India,” Prakash added.
How to apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the
SBI Youth for India Fellowship program by visiting the official website at www.youthforindia.org/register.
The programme has witnessed engagement from several young Indian applicants from different metropolitan cities in the countries along with OCI and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan.
It has made a significant impact with a growing alumni network of more than 580 individuals, impacting over 1,50,000 lives through the interventions of the fellows in over 250 villages spanning 20 states in the country.
Some of the notable alumni are Siddharth Daga, Co-founder of NeoMotion, and Shriti Pandey, who founded ‘Strawcture’ in 2018.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
