The Young India Fellowship
The Young India Fellowship
Address the most pertinent
problems to create a better world.
Applications are now open for the Young India Fellowship, Class of 2027.
Applications are now open for the Young India Fellowship, Class of 2027.
8 Terms-1 Year
100 Fellows
Possibilities
A year-long residential experience that brings together diverse ideas, people, and perspectives. Over eight terms, Fellows learn to think deeply,
connect across disciplines and issues, and develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st Century: empathy, agility, inclusive leadership, problem-
solving, communication, and collaboration.
#BuildTowardsYourPurpose
Learn how to think, rather than what to think.
• Multidimensional Exposure. • Interdisciplinary Grounding.
• 21st Century Perspective and Skill-Building.
• Multidimensional Exposure.
• Interdisciplinary Grounding.
• 21st Century Perspective and Skill-Building.
What We're Looking For
Intellectual Curiosity
and Breadth
Drive and
Self-Awareness
Engagement
with the World
Potential for Impactful
Leadership
The Curriculum: Learning Across Boundaries
Core and Elective Coursework
Critical Inquiry and Expression (CIE)
Immersive Experiential Learning Module (ELM)
Holistic Learning and Engagement (L&E)
Core and Elective Coursework
Critical Inquiry and Expression (CIE)
Immersive Experiential Learning Module (ELM)
Holistic Learning and Engagement (L&E)
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Journeys at the YIF and Beyond
Post-Fellowship Pathways
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All Fellows in the Class of 2026-27
will be partially or fully-funded.
All Fellows in the Class of 2026-27
will be partially or fully-funded.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
No admitted Fellow pays the full fee.
Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need, ensuring access for everyone regardless of background.
No admitted Fellow pays the full fee.
Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need, ensuring access for everyone regardless of background.
Every offer includes a minimum 25 percent tuition waiver, and many receive full scholarships that cover tuition, residence, and meals.
Every offer includes a minimum 25 percent tuition waiver, and many receive full scholarships that cover tuition, residence, and meals.
Scholarships for the YIF Class of 2026
of all Fellows are on full-tuition waivers or more
of all Fellows are fully-funded (complete waiver on tuition, residence and meals)
of all Fellows receive financial support in addition to being fully-funded
Chancellor's Scholars
of all Fellows receive financial support in addition to being fully-funded
Chancellor's Scholars
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews prioritised for early applicants. However, final decisions for all candidates in a round are released together.
Learn to think beyond boundaries, live with curiosity, and lead with purpose.
