Meeting India’s goals for sustainable development requires not only hard work and dedication, but also leaders with the firsthand experience and real-world skills to deliver practical, local solutions. The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is helping to shape the next generation of leaders committed to impactful change while also strengthening civil society to be more efficient and effective.

The Fellowship pairs a select number of highly skilled young professionals with leading NGOs and social enterprises in India in order to accelerate impact and create effective projects that are replicable, scalable, and sustainable. Through ten months of service and fieldwork, Fellows gain knowledge of development on the ground in the fields of education, livelihoods, public health, and social enterprise, honing and harnessing their growing skills as change agents capable of effecting lasting change. Together, Fellows and development sector leaders form dynamic partnerships to exchange knowledge and skills while sharing their passion and commitment to open new ways of looking at the world – ultimately transforming both the individual and organization.

Timeline

February 18, 2013 - Deadline for applications (Deadline Extended)
End-February/Early March 2013 - Invitations for 1st round of interviews
March 2013 - Invitations for 2nd round of interviews
Mid-April/ Early May 2013 - Fellows selected
September 2013 - Fellowship commences

Selection Process and Criteria

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 NGOs and social enterprises in India, and the leadership potential to become leaders on development issues.

Candidates must meet the following basic eligibility criteria to apply for the Fellowship:

• Be a citizen / permanent resident of the United States or citizen of India
• Be between the ages of 21 and 34 on September 1, 2013
• Complete an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2013

The selection criteria for a successful Fellow include the following attributes:
• 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 at their host organization
• Flexibility and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions
• Indian language skills are not required, but considered a highly valuable asset

Please read our FAQs (http://aif.org/investment-area/leadership/) to learn more about the application process and get answers to commonly asked questions about the program. We also recommend previewing the essay and short essay questions before beginning the application. You can access these questions here. You may also preview the recommendation form that your references need to complete here.

Questions?

Please contact us at fellowship@aif.org or 408.916.1975.

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