To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be either an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
- have completed graduation by June/July 2024
- be applying for the first time for the 2024 Fellowship cohort (since July 2023)
The selected fellows will receive the following benefits:-
- A stipend of ₹23,043 per month.
- A housing allowance of ₹5,300 to ₹10,000 (depending on the placement city).
- Reimbursements for work-related expenses (e.g. school supplies on a per-child cost basis)
- Health insurance of up to ₹1,00,000 and access to free counselling
- Casual and sick leave, national, regional, and school holidays, and a summer break
- Access to our career fair after the fellowship
- Domicile certificate
- A valid passport (if applicable)
- Degree(s)/certificate(s)/marksheet(s) of the previous qualifying examination
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship opportunities by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now‘
Step 2: Click the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note – If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top right and side of the dashboard and click on it
Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, and take the eligibility test to proceed with the application.
Step 4: After successfully checking the eligibility, sign up via Gmail or Linkedin to begin with the application process. (Note: If the applicants already have an account, sign in using valid credentials)
Step 5: Fill in the relevant details, and click on the ‘Continue’ button to Register.
Step 6: After registering successfully, fill in the application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 17th March 2024 before 11:59 PM IST
Selection Criteria
The fellows are selected based on the following criteria:
- Academic proficiency
- Demonstrated leadership
- Strong organizational skills
- Holding a graduate degree
Furthermore, the selection process is divided into three stages –
Stage 1: Application Form – Applicants must introduce themselves by providing information about their academic background, work experiences, reasons for wanting to join the fellowship, and their interests. Additionally, there will be an online English Assessment test to assess their English language skills because fellows will be required to teach in English as part of the application process.
Stage 2: Telephonic Interview – After the online test, the selected applicants will be called for a 30-minute telephonic interview.
Stage 3: Final Assessment – In the final stage, the selected candidates will participate in various activities with Teach For India and other applicants. These activities include sample teaching, critical thinking exercises, group activities, and interviews.