Young India Fellowship (Ashoka University)
About the Program
The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a prestigious one-year residential postgraduate diploma program in Liberal Arts and Leadership offered by Ashoka University. It nurtures around 100 outstanding individuals from India and abroad through interdisciplinary learning, real-world projects, mentorship, and skill development in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving to create socially-conscious leaders[1][3][4][6]
Benefits & Financial Support
Inclusions
Post-graduate diploma from Ashoka University
access to 20+ courses across disciplines
experiential learning modules (ELM) with live projects
mentorship by industry leaders and alumni
lifelong alumni community
financial aid from 25% to 100% tuition waiver, residence, meals, stipends
Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship for exceptional candidates[1][3][4]
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
PG
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Holistic two-round process: application review (essays key), telephonic interview, comprehension test, personal interview
considers academic, leadership, intellectual ability, context of privilege
Chancellor’s Scholarship for top performers
need-based aid post-admission
decisions: admit (with/without scholarship), waitlist, deny[1][2][4]
Renewal Policy
Not applicable (one-year program)
Application Process
1. Visit apply.ashoka.edu.in and start application. 2. Fill general information: biographical details, contact, academics, professional experience, non-academic engagements. 3. Complete three written essays and one video essay. 4. Submit application by deadline (one round only per cycle). 5. If shortlisted, provide one Letter of Recommendation. 6. Participate in telephonic interview, comprehension test, personal interview (rolling basis). 7. Eligible candidates invited for Chancellor’s Scholarship interview. 8. Accept offer and apply for need-based aid if admitted/waitlisted[1][2][4]
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Invalid Date
Round 1: January 5, 2025 (closed as of current date); Round 2 details not specified in results; applications opened October 15, 2024; early application recommended for rolling interviews[1][4]
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Who can apply?
Undergraduate degree holders or final-year students (by July 2025), any discipline, all nationalities, no age limit.
Q.Is work experience required?
Advantageous but not mandatory.
Q.Scholarships?
Minimum 25% tuition waiver; up to full coverage based on merit and need.
Q.Residential?
Yes, one-year full-time program[1][4]
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