Deadline: 15 November 2010 (early application), 1 January 2011 (final application)
Application for the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India 2011-2012
The selection process for the Fellowship is designed to identify candidates with an interest in serving India, the maturity and flexibility to work and live effectively in India, the experience to make meaningful contributions to Indian NGOs and the leadership potential to become American leaders on Indian development issues. There are two application deadlines:
* November 15th, 2010: Early Application Deadline
* January 1st, 2011: Final Application Deadline
The AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service gives a select group of young American professionals the opportunity to serve with Indian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for ten months. Fellows work in the three pillar areas of AIF: Public Health, Education, & Livelihoods. Some projects also occur in other innovative areas. The AIF Clinton Fellowship Program aims to build the capacity of Indian NGOs while developing American leaders with a deep understanding of, and continued commitment to, India through an exchange of technical skills & intellectual resources that create meaningful transformative partnerships. Since 2001, 265 Americans have worked with 115 Indian NGOs through the AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service. Alumni of the program have become leaders in politics and public policy, social entrepreneurs, & business leaders, and have become a community of socially-conscious, internationally experienced and sensitive citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
In order to apply for the 2011-2012 Fellowship, candidates must meet the following basic criteria:
* Citizen/ permanent resident of the United States
* Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on September 1, 2011
* Have completed an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2011
The AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India selection committee takes into account several critical factors in assessing whether or not a candidate is a good fit with our fellowship program and shows a high potential for success. The selection criteria includes the following:
* General knowledge of the development field and development issues in India
* Ability to demonstrate a humble appreciation of other cultures and circumstances, and a willingness to acclimate to these differences
* Thoughtful consideration for the role the Fellowship experience will play in their life
* Ability and willingness to independently and creatively find ways to be helpful to the NGO served
* Flexibility and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions
*Indian language skills are not required, but is considered a highly valuable skill
More information here.
Application for the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India 2011-2012
The selection process for the Fellowship is designed to identify candidates with an interest in serving India, the maturity and flexibility to work and live effectively in India, the experience to make meaningful contributions to Indian NGOs and the leadership potential to become American leaders on Indian development issues. There are two application deadlines:
* November 15th, 2010: Early Application Deadline
* January 1st, 2011: Final Application Deadline
The AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service gives a select group of young American professionals the opportunity to serve with Indian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for ten months. Fellows work in the three pillar areas of AIF: Public Health, Education, & Livelihoods. Some projects also occur in other innovative areas. The AIF Clinton Fellowship Program aims to build the capacity of Indian NGOs while developing American leaders with a deep understanding of, and continued commitment to, India through an exchange of technical skills & intellectual resources that create meaningful transformative partnerships. Since 2001, 265 Americans have worked with 115 Indian NGOs through the AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service. Alumni of the program have become leaders in politics and public policy, social entrepreneurs, & business leaders, and have become a community of socially-conscious, internationally experienced and sensitive citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
In order to apply for the 2011-2012 Fellowship, candidates must meet the following basic criteria:
* Citizen/ permanent resident of the United States
* Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on September 1, 2011
* Have completed an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2011
The AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India selection committee takes into account several critical factors in assessing whether or not a candidate is a good fit with our fellowship program and shows a high potential for success. The selection criteria includes the following:
* General knowledge of the development field and development issues in India
* Ability to demonstrate a humble appreciation of other cultures and circumstances, and a willingness to acclimate to these differences
* Thoughtful consideration for the role the Fellowship experience will play in their life
* Ability and willingness to independently and creatively find ways to be helpful to the NGO served
* Flexibility and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions
*Indian language skills are not required, but is considered a highly valuable skill
More information here.
