The Challenge

•           Only in 10% of India’s schools do a majority of children achieve expected learning competencies

•              Almost 61% children drop out by the time they reach 10th standard

•              Indian scores are among the lowest in globally benchmarked tests for learning

•              Over 70% population has an income of less than US $ 1.5 per day

The Opportunity

Are you someone who has been disturbed about the state of education and society in India and always wanted to do something about it? Do you really want to make a difference to the world around you?

About You

You should be a professional with at least 2 years of experience and at least a graduate degree.  We welcome people from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds as long as they are passionate about making a difference. Prior experience in the education or development sector would be an added advantage.

Stipend and Employment

You will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 or more depending on your work experience and suitability for the Fellowship. On your successful completion of the Programme, you may be offered employment opportunities in the Foundation, at an appropriate compensation package.

Location

The classroom module for 45 days will be held in Bangalore during which suitable arrangements will be made for your accommodation. During the 22 month field attachment, you will have to make arrangements for stay in the districts at your own cost. The Foundation may however assist in finding suitable accommodation.

The districts to which you will be assigned include – Yadgir & Mandhya (Karnataka), Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), Uddhamsinghnagar & Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), Sirohi & Tonk (Rajasthan) and Mehaboobnagar (Andhra Pradesh).

How to Apply: To apply, click here: http://119.226.135.34:8080/APF/index.aspx

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