SBI Youth for India Programme

Dear Sehpaathians,

A very good opportunity has knocked your door as State Bank of India offers a Youth for India Programme.The programme has been uniquely designed to assist you to transition into a rural environment, assess the ground realities and identify a project which combines your interests, the strengths of the partner NGO and the needs of the community.

SBI Youth for India is a 13 month long programme that enables India’s brightest young minds to work on rural development projects with experienced NGOs.
Supported by State Bank of India, the fellowship offers the best platform in the country to follow your heart and help solve rural India’s most pressing challenges.

Important Dates:

10th June 2016 is the Last Date of Submission

Shortlisted candidates are notified on an ongoing basis during the application period. We continuously engage with shortlisted applicants over an online forum to get to know them better as well as clarify their doubts regarding the Fellowship – 13th June 2016 – Shortlisted candidates intimated

Interviews shall be conducted in major metro cities or virtually for applicants based outside India – 1st July 2016 – Selected Candidates intimated

Eligibility:

Young Professionals or Fresh Graduates
Age 21-32 (as on date of commencement of programme)
Indian citizen

Programme Details:

13 months Full time programme
2 cohorts commencing in August and October 2016
Requires you to stay in rural areas near the project site

After completion of the Programme :

You can continue in the rural development sector with NGOs or explore social entrepreneurship opportunities

You can pursue further studies or other fellowships

You can return to the mainstream and apply your learning to develop products and services more suited to Rural India.

Fellowship Support:

Stipend: Rs 15,000/- to meet living expenses
Local Transport Allowance: Rs 1,000/- per month
A Readjustment Allowance of Rs. 30,000/- upon successful completion of the Fellowship
To and fro travel costs of the Fellows from his/her place of residence to project location as well as for training programmes
Medical Insurance
Mentorship by experienced professionals in the field
Access to the Community through well-established Partner NGOs
Linkages with premier organizations of the country