Applications have been invited by the American India Foundation (AIF) for William J. Clinton Fellowship 2023 for the purpose of financial assistance to Indian citizens who are working in development organizations. Under this, people taking a fellowship in different villages in India have to work. In this, you have to share your hands in the work related to rural development from teaching children. According to the AIF website, the stipend will be given to the selected fellows of AIF William J. Clinton fellowship 2023 every month. Students who have completed graduation or more in 2023, and are in the age group of 21 to 34 years, can apply for this fellowship. Selected applicants will get travel coverage, insurance coverage, and emergency support along with a monthly financial allowance.
American India Foundation (AIF) Fellowship 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- The student should be a U.S. or Indian citizen, or a U.S. permanent resident
- He/she must be between the ages of 21 and 34 on September 1, 2023
- They must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) before the start of the program on September 1, 2023.
- Applicants should be from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Applicant candidates should demonstrate a deep interest, passion, and commitment to social and economic development in India.
- Applicants possess strong professional skills, relevant volunteer or other practical experience, and applicable academic credentials or training.
- The applicant must be fluent in spoken and written English.
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- AIF provides a roundtrip ticket from their point of origin to India,
- Insurance coverage is also added along with the above.
- Emergency support shall also be given to selected fellows
- A monthly living stipend shall also be given to the applicants selected under the fellowship scheme.
Application Process for AIF fellowship
- If you fulfill all the eligibility conditions, then you need to apply for the William J. Clinton fellowship.
- Candidates must submit their application by January 20, 2023.
- Fellowship open to U.S. Citizens, Indian Citizens, and U.S. Permanent Residents only.
- Sign up to create a new account and fill all the required details in the form and submit.
- Open the email and click on the activation link given there and click on AIF William J. Clinton Fellowship.
- Enter all the details in the application form.
Contact details
Call: 1.888.AIF.4IND
Email: [email protected]
Official Website: www.aif.org
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Q=> WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
A=> Candidates must:
- Be a U.S. or Indian citizen, or a U.S. permanent resident
- Be between the ages of 21 and 34 on September 1, 2023
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) before the start of the program on September 1, 2023
Q=> WHAT ARE THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS?
A => Fluency in English is required. It is not a requirement for Fellows to speak other local languages, however, it is considered a valuable skill in the selection process and taken into consideration when placing Fellows with AIF partner organizations. If accepted into the program, Fellows may be eligible to receive some language training in a local language related to their project.
Regardless of existing language fluency, the ability to work across language barriers is important during the Fellowship. With over 19,500 languages or dialects spoken across India, even locals often must rely on informal translators from the community, or have to find other ways to communicate!
Q => HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?
A => The application is a highly competitive, multi-stage process consisting of an online application, an in-person interview, and a competitive matching process for short-listed candidates. Please review the video above for a step by step guide.