5 Innovative Education Fellowships Program in India Driving Change

These fellowships not only enhance individuals' skills for better career prospects, but also give monetary benefits, free accommodation, health insurance, and reimbursement of travel.

Education fellowships in India play an important role in encouraging students to level up their careers, particularly in research experience. Scholarships offer financial aid for college or school-level education, whereas fellowships provide financial help to students aspiring for a good career after graduation or post-graduation. Both the government and private sectors offer short-term or long-term fellowships, depending on the requirements of the applied program.

These fellowships not only enhance individuals' skills for better career prospects, but also give monetary benefits, free accommodation, health insurance, and reimbursement of travel. Students who excel academically and show the potential to contribute to their field are selected to be fellows.

Here are five of the top fellowship programs in India, offering exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development across various fields:

TEACH FOR INDIA
Teach for India fellowship is a prominent and highly regarded program which has, since its inception, strived to diminish inequities in the education sector by positioning excellent fellows to train and teach students in government schools and low income private schools.

RUN BY:
Teach for India, an NGO that aims to eliminate education inequality across the country

ELIGIBILITY:
An individual of Indian origin with a BA or BSC degree. There is no age limit.

DURATION:
2-year fellowship program.

STIPEND:
Rs 20,412 with 5,300 as an HRA (If relocated) and a monthly school supplies allowance.

GANDHI FELLOWSHIP
The Gandhi Fellowship provides extensive training to young Indians to develop social-emotional skills within the public education system in India. The fellows engage in online courses, real-life experiences, workshops, etc all aimed at improving the overall quality of rural school education in the country.

RUN BY:
Piramal School of Leadership (PSL) and Kaivalya Education Foundation (KEF).

ELIGIBILITY
Less than 26 years of age as of March of that year with a BA or BSC degree. Individuals in the final years of UG/PG as of June of that year can also apply.

DURATION
2-year residential program.

STIPEND
Rs. 14,000 per month with medical and travel allowances.

SBI YOUTH FOR INDIA
This fellowship helps diminish inequalities between the rural and urban areas of the country by providing an opportunity for the youth to work at rural levels and address basic issues.

RUN BY
State Bank of India

ELIGIBILITY
The age group between 21 and 32 years with a BA or BSC in any discipline.

DURATION: 13 Months

Stipend: Rs 15000 monthly allowance + Rs 50,000 as adjustment allowance on its successful completion.

Swachh Bharat :
The Swachh Bharat Fellowship is a district-level program that supports individuals in waste management who have curated innovative solutions, encouraged community involvement, and implemented practical methods for handling waste-related issues.

RUN BY: Tata trusts

ELIGIBILITY
Individuals between the ages of 21 to 35 years old.

DURATION
11 Months

STIPEND
Rs 20,000 per month.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
The fellowship provides individuals with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of public policy and lawmaking through detailed training and close collaboration with members of Parliament.

RUN BY
PRS Legislative Research

DURATION
1 year (1 month of training + approximately 11 months of mentorship by a Parliament Member)

ELIGIBILITY
A graduate of 25 years old or younger

STIPEND
Rs 20,000

As these fellowship programs continue to inspire and shape the future of education in India, their impact reiterates the importance of supporting spirited educational leaders in driving long-term growth.