Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27 Partial and Fully Funded Applications are open

Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27 Applications are open, Ashoka University invites applications for the Young India Fellowship (YIF) 2026–27, a highly prestigious one-year residential postgraduate diploma programme aimed at shaping socially conscious leaders and changemakers.

The fellowship offers an intensive interdisciplinary learning experience, bringing together diverse perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and leadership studies. Participants benefit from world-class faculty, peer learning, and deep engagement with real-world challenges.

To ensure access for talented individuals from all backgrounds, partial and fully funded scholarships are available for selected fellows, making the programme inclusive and merit-driven.

Please read the complete article to learn about the details like Fellowship Funding Amount, Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process and apply before deadline.

Last Date of Application: 23^rdMarch 2026

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Eligibility

(Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27 Partial and Fully Funded Applications are open)

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Hold a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline, or
Be a final-year undergraduate student who will complete their degree by summer 2026

Note: Prior work experience—whether full-time, entrepreneurial, freelance, or internship-based—can be an added advantage, but it is not mandatory.

Benefits

(Ashoka University Young India Fellowship 2026-27 Partial and Fully Funded Applications are open)

Selected candidates will be awarded a partial or fully funded fellowship under the Ashoka University Young India Fellowship (YIF) 2026–27, ensuring access to high-quality postgraduate education.

Required Documents

Academic marksheets
Aadhaar card (as identity proof)
Passport-size photograph
Letters of recommendation

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply by following these simple steps:

Click on the “Apply Now”
Select “Register” and complete the registration details (if already registered, log in using Gmail, mobile number, or email ID).
Click on “New Registration.”
Choose the programme “Young India Fellowship.”
Enter a new email ID or select “Register with Google.”
Fill in the required details, click “Next,” complete the remaining fields, and submit the form.
Verify your email ID using the link sent to your registered inbox.
Log in with your credentials and continue with the application process.