What are the key components of the Young India Fellowship?

The YIF is designed to provide a well-rounded, holistic learning experience. Its core elements include Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Courses across diverse fields, Critical Inquiry and Expression (CIE) to hone analytical skills, and an Immersive Experiential Learning Module (ELM) for real-world projects.

What credential will I receive after completion of the Fellowship?

Upon successful completion of the Young India Fellowship, you will be awarded a Post-Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies from Ashoka University.

Who is eligible to apply for the Young India Fellowship?

Candidates with a recognised undergraduate degree in any discipline (or equivalent) are eligible to apply, making it a truly multidisciplinary programme. Final-year undergraduate students are also welcome. Work experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Rinky Kumari - Ashoka University

Rinky Kumari

YIF Class Of 2027

Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation, Mondragon University, Ranchi

Coming from Jharkhand, Rinky captained the first girls’ team from rural India to multiple football tournaments in Spain and the USA. Finding her voice through sport and fighting patriarchy, she has spoken at TEDX talks and international events. Rinky graduated in Entrepreneurship through a unique program that believes in learning business through action. So, she founded 4 small businesses in Bilbao, Berlin, Seoul, and her own village. She believes that when people are given freedoms, the force of their collective purpose can create positive, lasting change.

Rinky Kumari

Rinky Kumari

Campus Location

Delhi Office

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