Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship Program 2014-16
INTRODUCTION
Azim Premji Fellowship Program 2014-16
The Fellowship is an opportunity for you to explore various dimensions of education, and to discover if this is your calling
It is a 2-year full-time program, where you will get to understand and experience the realities of rural Government schools
This rigorous 2 year program comprises of:
5 weeks classroom module to strengthen conceptual understanding of education and development issues 22 months of intense field engagement at the grass roots level in the District Institutes of the Foundation Working on a live project that has significant purpose of improving quality at practice level
COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility
You should have 2 to 6 years of work experience, with a post-graduate or a professional degree in any discipline (What is important is your willingness to explore the social sector and the desire to contribute)
CAREER PROSPECTS
Puducherry Rajasthan - Sirohi, Barmer, Rajsamand and Tonk Uttarakhand - Uttarkashi, Almora and Udham Singh Nagar Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Assessment - Scheduled on 28th September 2014
i. Online Assessment / Test will cover aspects of Socio-Economic Geographical & Political understanding, Comprehension, Writing and Analytical Ability
ii. Candidates shortlisted for test will be informed by email, along with Admit card
iii. The results of the Online Assessment / Test will also be announced by email
Stage 2: Personal Interviews (week of 27th October 2014)
i. Applicants who clear the Online Assessment will be invited for a Personal Interview by email
ii. As part of the Personal Interview, candidates should be prepared to make a presentation for about 10-15 minutes on a given topic, to the interview panel
How to Apply
Register yourself by filling up the form website www.azimpremjifoundation.org After registration, you can log in using the login block on the left hand side Please note that you will need to upload your photograph and resume as part of the application Please ensure that you submit the completed form by then All applications will be screened and only shortlisted candidates will be intimated for the online test Please keep your username and password confidential All information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for the purposes of the application process
Last date for Application close by 15th September 2014 For more details Please call (Toll Free): 1800-419-0201 for more details
PAY PACKAGE
The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of Rs 27,000/- during the period of Fellowship you will be based in some of the most underdeveloped districts of India
The districts to which you will be assigned include:
Chhattisgarh - Dhamtari
Karnataka - North East Karnataka and Mandya