Thursday, November 7, 2013

Kaivalya Education Foundation (KEF) Gandhi Fellowship

Kaivalya Education Foundation (KEF) Gandhi Fellowship

Applications have been invited for Gandhi Fellowship, the initiative of Kaivalya Education Foundation (KEF) as an intensive 2-year residential program that helps talented young people develop the leadership skills necessary to cause disproportionate positive change in society. The Fellowship is funded by Piramal Foundation, UNICEF and Michael and Susan Dell foundation. To honor the invaluable contribution made by Mr. Ajay Piramal the Fellowship is called Piramal Fellowship in Rajasthan. The Fellowship has partnered with MERCER, COCOON, BODH SHIKSHA SAMITI, JODO GYAN and INDICORPS.

During the 2 years of the Fellowship, the fellows will be assigned 5 schools each. The fellows have to bring about a significant transformation in these schools. The 2 years are divided into four semesters. The program starts with an induction and immersion into the school and village context. And with each semester, the fellows get deeper into the challenges of the school and resolve them successfully. These 2 years have been interspersed with daily peer reviews, expert reviews, personal reflection workshops, field visits to social organizations, vipassana meditation retreats, reflective reading etc., which help the fellows evolve and develop critical leadership skills.

Financial:
The fellows will receive a stipend of Rs. 14, 000 per month throughout their 2-years and they must cover their basic living costs with their stipend.

Applications:
Applications can be availed on link: http://www.gandhifellowship.org/apply.php

Last date for submission of filled-in application to Piramal Foundation, H/NO. 180, First Floor, Near Khirki Village Bus Stop, Opp. Select City Mall Saket, New Delhi – 110017, Ph: 011-29543258 is November 30, 2013.

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