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AIF’s William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is a volunteer service program that trains and places a select number of young professionals from the U.S. and India with under-resourced NGOs across India for an immersive cross-cultural learning opportunity and to build capacity in the civil sector. Applicants must be U.S. or Indian citizens or U.S. permanent residents between the ages of 21 and 34 and have completed a Bachelor’s degree. AIF provides a living stipend, insurance coverage, and program-related travel to each Fellow.
Program Dates:
September 1, 2019 – July 2, 2020
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, Indian citizen, or U.S. permanent resident
- Between 21-34 years old on September 1, 2019
- Have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree by September 1, 2019
Fellowship Benefits:
- Professional growth through service and fieldwork in highly competitive program
- Placements in the fields of Education, Livelihoods, and Public Health
- Matching, training and professional development provided by AIF
- Monthly living stipend; round-trip airfare; program-related travel in India
- Program and thematic conferences organized by AIF and its partners, featuring external speakers and facilitators in India
- Health and accident insurance; 24/7 emergency, medical and travel support; access to certified Fellowship counselor
- Visa support (for U.S. applicants)
- Basic language training (if required)
- Access to professional development resources during and after the program
- Access to network of 450+ Alumni worldwide
Ideal Candidates:
- Deep interest, passion, and commitment to social and economic development in India
- Humility and eagerness to contribute and learn within a cross-cultural context that is challenging but rewarding
- Strong professional skills, relevant volunteer or other practical experience, and applicable academic credentials or training
- Demonstrated commitment to service; entrepreneurial, innovative, and creative in finding solutions in under-resourced organizational settings and geographic environments
- Don’t expect spoon-feeding, but seize opportunities to learn new skills “on the go”
- Understand that they have as much to learn as they have to give, no matter their level of experience
- Accept that no organization or community is perfect; ability to achieve their best work despite imperfect systems
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2019
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