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The American India Foundation is currently accepting applications for its
2008-2009 Service Corps
Fellowship. The Fellows will serve with Indian NGOs from September 2008 to June
2009.
About the Service Corps Fellowship
The Service Corps Fellowship builds bridges between America and India through
the exchange of
technical skills and intellectual resources. Every year, AIF sends
approximately 25 outstanding
young American professionals to work for ten months with leading
non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) in India. The program builds the capacity of Indian NGOs, while
developing American leaders
with a deep connection to India and an understanding of Indian civil society.
Since its inception, AIF's Service Corps Fellowship has sent 169 Fellows to
serve with over 70
NGOs, with the primary focus of improving livelihoods, enhancing primary
education, promoting
public health and human rights.
About the American India Foundation
AIF works to accelerate social and economic change in India. By mobilizing
people and resources
across the United States, AIF has invested in over 90 NGOs in India. AIF
awards grants to improve
education, livelihood, and public health projects in India, with a specific
emphasis on promoting
elementary education, empowering women, and combating HIV/AIDS. More
information at www.aif.org
Application Criteria
Fellows are selected from a competitive pool of applicants with a diverse range
of backgrounds.
Fellows are required to:
Have demonstrated a strong interest in India's development sector
Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on September 1, 2008
Have achieved an undergraduate degree prior to starting the program
Be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
Fellows are preferred to:
Have prior work experience or a graduate degree
Have worked/lived in a developing country
Application Process
Online Application Deadline: February 1, 2008
Decision Notification to candidates: April 2008
Fellowship Support
Pre-screened host organization and mentor
Modest monthly stipend for living, housing, food and transport
Supplemental health insurance coverage
Travel expenses to and from India
Orientation in India and ongoing training
To apply complete the online application at http://www.aif.org
For more information contact Yael Gottlieb at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
