Young India Fellowship (Ashoka University)
Ashoka University · All India
| Scheme Name | Young India Fellowship (Ashoka University) |
| Provided By | Ashoka University |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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
₹11.0 Lakh+
Offers partial to full scholarships (25% to 100% tuition waiver, residence, meals) plus Chancellor's Merit Scholarships.
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Post-graduate diploma from Ashoka University
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access to 20+ courses across disciplines
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experiential learning modules (ELM) with live projects
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mentorship by industry leaders and alumni
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lifelong alumni community
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financial aid from 25% to 100% tuition waiver, residence, meals, stipends
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Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship for exceptional candidates[1][3][4]
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | PG |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹15.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | General |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Biographical details
- ✓academic transcripts
- ✓professional experience
- ✓non-academic engagements
- ✓three written essays
- ✓one video essay
- ✓one Letter of Recommendation (if shortlisted)[1]
Selection Process
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Holistic two-round process:application review (essays key), telephonic interview, comprehension test, personal interview
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considers academic, leadership, intellectual ability, context of privilege
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Chancellor’s Scholarship for top performers
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need-based aid post-admission
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decisions:admit (with/without scholarship), waitlist, deny[1][2][4]
Renewal Policy
Not applicable (one-year program)
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Visit apply.ashoka.edu.in and start application.
- 2Fill general information
biographical details, contact, academics, professional experience, non-academic engagements.
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Complete three written essays and one video essay.
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Submit application by deadline (one round only per cycle).
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If shortlisted, provide one Letter of Recommendation.
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Participate in telephonic interview, comprehension test, personal interview (rolling basis).
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Eligible candidates invited for Chancellor’s Scholarship interview.
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Accept offer and apply for need-based aid if admitted/waitlisted[1][2][4
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply?
Undergraduate degree holders or final-year students (by July 2025), any discipline, all nationalities, no age limit.
Is work experience required?
Advantageous but not mandatory.
Scholarships?
Minimum 25% tuition waiver; up to full coverage based on merit and need.
Residential?
Yes, one-year full-time program[1][4]
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