SBI Foundation is inviting the youth of Gujarat to apply for the 13th Batch of SBI Youth for India Fellowship, Registration Deadline: 30th April

SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank of India Group, has announced the registrations for the 13th Batch of its flagship program.

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The SBI Youth for India Fellowship is inviting applications from young, dynamic individuals eager to contribute to rural development. Registration Deadline is 30th April 2025.

This 13-month-long program offers a structured opportunity for educated urban youth – graduates and young professionals between 21 and 32 years old – to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed Partner NGOs across India, driving meaningful change in society.

If you're passionate about this, you can apply through (http://apply.youthforindia.org).

Applicants must be Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), or citizens of Bhutan or Nepal who are passionate about advancing sustainable development objectives in rural areas.

Mr. Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director & CEO of SBI Foundation, emphasizes the Fellowship's significance in empowering youth to contribute to India's progress, stating that “The SBI Youth for India Fellowship aligns with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by empowering the youth to drive transformative change in rural India. By working on 12 crucial thematic areas such as education, women’s empowerment, and rural livelihoods, and more, the Fellows not only contribute to community development but also build their own leadership and problem-solving skills. We invite passionate young minds to join us in shaping the future of our nation and creating a lasting impact.”

Over the past 12 years, 640 Fellows have significantly contributed to community development across these key areas. The program has positively impacted more than 150,000 lives through various grassroots interventions and community engagement initiatives in over 250 villages spanning 20 States across India.

Notable SBI Youth for India alumni include Siddharth Daga (YFI 2016-17 Batch), Co-founder of NeoMotion, which customizes Tech-Enabled Wheelchairs, who recently drew appreciation from Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision. Another former Fellow, Diksha Mishra (YFI 2014-15 Batch), worked on a project in Gujarat aimed at providing alternative livelihoods for women in the villages by creating a market for Smokeless Chulhas, thereby empowering them. She also focused on raising awareness about the benefits of smokeless stoves to reduce firewood consumption and indoor air pollution.

The SBI YFI Fellowship focuses on 12 thematic areas, including Health, Rural Livelihood, Food Security, Environmental Protection, Education, Water, Technology, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Traditional Craft, and Alternate Energy. Fellows work on one of these themes based on their interests during the 13-month program. Post-completion of the Fellowship, 70% of the Fellows have pursued meaningful careers in the social sector by working in Rural Development, Public Policy/Governance, Academia, etc., thereby enabling positive change.

In addition to an experiential learning opportunity, the SBI YFI Fellowship offers hands-on experience in grass-roots development, equipping the youth with leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills. After completing the 13-month program, Fellows are equipped and inspired to build impactful careers in social entrepreneurship and development sectors.

The project also supports youth in their future academic pursuits. Over 100 Fellowship alumni pursued Higher Studies in development domains after the successful completion of their SBI YFI Fellowship experience. Among them is Naman Bansal (YFI 2015-16 Batch), who went on to pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Harvard University, USA, and Dadi Jaswanth (YFI 2016-17 Batch) who pursued a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Oxford.

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