New Delhi: SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank Group, is inviting applications for the 12th batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship programme. Interested candidates can apply for the programme at the official website — youthforindia.org/register.
As per the official schedule, this programme will begin on May 13. Candidates should submit the online application form, which includes personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, and questions related to personal life experiences. After successful application, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview to assess their suitability for the programme. The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the online assessment, personal interview and their overall suitability for the programme.
Selected candidates will receive an offer letter, and they would need to confirm their acceptance of the offer within a stipulated time. After accepting the offer, they will be asked to attend an orientation programme and join the fellowship.
The applicant for the fellowship programme must be an Indian citizen, or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), or Citizen of Bhutan, or Citizen of Nepal who is committed to advancing sustainable development objectives in rural areas.
This 13-month long SBI programme offers a structured opportunity for educated urban youth – graduates and young professionals – between the age of 21-32 years, to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed NGOs across India to drive meaningful change in the society.
The SBI Youth for India programme has witnessed enthusiastic engagement from numerous young Indian applicants from major metropolitan cities in India, Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan. The programme has made a significant impact with a growing alumni network of over 580+ individuals, impacting more than 1,50,000 lives through the interventions of the Fellows in more than 250+ villages spanning 20 States across India, the foundation stated in an official release.
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