Deshpande Fellowship Program: Be an Agent of Social Change

28 October 2010
Deshpande Fellowship Program: Be an Agent of Social Change
Deadline: 10 November 2010


The Deshpande Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its next cohort of fellows. The fellowship consists of a seven-month program geared towards providing a budding batch of social entrepreneurs with the skills they need to create positive change in society. This unique opportunity grants fellows a hands-on learning experience in matters relating to existing best practices, leading social change models, as well as opportunities to interact with successful social innovators. Applicants can be from any part of India, but must be prepared to stay in the “Sandbox (Hubli)” for the duration of the fellowship. The application deadline is November 10, 2011. Go to the Apply now page to download the application or click on the link here.

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