Acumen India Fellowship
Acumen India · All India
| Scheme Name | Acumen India Fellowship |
| Provided By | Acumen India |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The India Acumen Fellowship is a transformative, cohort-based leadership program designed for extraordinary individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset committed to solving problems of poverty and injustice in India. The program brings together social entrepreneurs and senior decision-makers to develop moral leadership skills and build scalable solutions.
Benefits & Financial Support
Fully funded fellowship covering all seminar fees, lodging, meals, and programmatic travel. No direct cash stipends are paid to fellows.
Fully funded fellowship covering all seminar fees, lodging, meals, and programmatic travel. No direct cash stipends are paid to fellows.
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Fully funded program covering all expenses
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access to global alumni network of 1800+ peers
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specialized tools and exclusive coaching from Bain and Company
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community of award-winning social entrepreneurs
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exposure to investors and industry leaders
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early-stage funding opportunities through Acumen Angels
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mentorship and resources for building and scaling organizations
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Professional |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Application form
- ✓work experience documentation
- ✓commitment statement towards poverty alleviation
Selection Process
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Online application review followed by selection conference participation
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Selection based on commitment to poverty alleviation, entrepreneurial mindset, and work experience.
Renewal Policy
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Not specified as a renewable fellowship
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participants join Foundry alumni community after completion
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Read the Applicant Toolkit to prepare for application.
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Submit the online application form through Acumen Academy portal.
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Participate in the selection conference.
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Receive notification and begin fellowship journey.
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