Serve in India

Service Corps Selection

AIF is now accepting applications for the Service Corps Fellowship. Completed applications are due to AIF by February 2, 2007.

For instructions on completing the application, please read this document.

Please download and complete the following application documents:

Selection Process
The selection process for the Fellowship is designed to identify candidates with an interest in serving India, the maturity and flexibility to work and live effectively in India, the experience to make meaningful contributions to Indian NGOs and the leadership potential to become American leaders on Indian development issues.

Decisions on interviews will be made by the end of February and final decisions will be made by the first week of April.

Selection Criteria
In order to apply for the Fellowship, candidates must meet the following basic criteria:

Citizen/ permanent resident of the United States
Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on September 1, 2007
Have completed an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2007

The SC Fellowship selection committee takes into account several critical factors in assessing whether or not a candidate is a good fit with our fellowship program and shows a high potential for success. The selection criteria includes the following

General knowledge of the development field and development issues in India
Ability to demonstrate a humble appreciation of other cultures and circumstances, and a willingness to acclimate to these differences
Thoughtful consideration for the role the AIF SC Fellowship experience will play in their life
Ability and willingness to independently and creatively find ways to be helpful to the NGO served
Flexibility and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions

*Knowledge of Indian languages is not a requirement for acceptance into the program