Applications Open: The Vriksh Fellowship 2026 🌱

[Ashish Arora]

Dear friends,

We are happy to share that applications for The Vriksh Fellowship 2026 are now open. 🌱

The fellowship supports early-stage social leaders who are working full-time with underserved communities across rural, tribal, and urban areas of India. Many individuals dedicate themselves to building meaningful social change, yet sustaining this work financially during the initial years often remains a challenge.

Through the Vriksh Fellowship, we aim to support such leaders with:

• A monthly fellowship of ₹15,000
• Support for up to 2 years
• Mentorship and capacity-building opportunities
• A values-aligned ecosystem of peers, trainers, and supporters

We welcome applications from individuals working across diverse social sectors including education, sustainability, regenerative farming, healthcare, livelihoods, mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, child rights, migration, labour, and more.

Eligibility Highlights:

• Founder/co-founder of a non-profit social initiative
• Working full-time on the initiative for at least 1 year
• Working with economically or socially underserved communities

📌 Preliminary Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
📌 Fellowship Commences: September 2026

🌐 More information: https://www.thevriksh.org/the-vriksh-fellowship 
📩 Application Form: https://forms.gle/Ngfo6e6JtiUk1C2a9 

We would be grateful if you could also share this opportunity with relevant individuals and networks who may benefit from it.

With love and gratitude, 

Ashish Arora

Bir, Himachal Pradesh

Sahaj Foundation | The Vriksh Initiative | Linkedin