Serve in India
Service Corps Application
Applications for the 2009-2010 Fellowship will be made available online October 2008.
IMPORTANT ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
There are four parts to the online application. You do not have to complete the application in one session. However, in order to come back and edit your application you have to go through each of the four parts and click "Submit" on the fourth part. Once you have clicked "Submit" you will receive an email with your control number which you can use to come back and edit your application.
If you have any questions or technical difficulties with regard to the online application, please email sc@aifoundation.org or call (646) 530-8962
Selection Process
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.
Decisions on interviews will be made by the end of February and final decisions will be made by the first week of April.
Selection Criteria
In order to apply for the 2009-2010 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, 2009
- Have completed an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2009
The SC Fellowship 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 AIF SC 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
*Knowledge of Indian languages is not a requirement for acceptance into the program