SBI Foundation Youth for India Fellowship 2025 for India, Nepal and Bhutan

Applications are now open for the 2025 SBI Foundation Youth for India Fellowship for citizens of India, Nepal and Bhutan. SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank Group, has announced the registrations for the 13th Batch of its flagship program, the SBI Youth for India Fellowship, inviting applications from Citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Non-Resident Indian who are passionate about advancing sustainable development objectives in rural areas.

The 13-month-long program offers a structured opportunity for educated urban youth graduates and young professionals between the ages of 21-32 years to collaborate with rural communities and 13 reputed Partner NGOs across India to drive meaningful change in society.

Benefits of SBI Foundation

Selected Fellows for SBI Youth for India Fellowship Program 2025 will receive comprehensive support, including the following:

• Monthly Stipend: ₹16,000 for living expenses. Travel Allowance: ₹2,000 per month.
• Project Allowance: ₹1,000 per month for project-related expenses.
• Readjustment Allowance: ₹90,000 upon successful completion of the Fellowship.
• Insurance: Health and personal accident coverage.
• Language Support: Language support will be provided for the Fellow

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Eligibility for SBI Foundation

• The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree before 1 October 2025.
• The candidate must be an Indian citizen, a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan, or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and NRI
• The candidate must be between 21 and 32 years of age on the day of commencement of the program, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 5th August 1993 and not later than 6th October 2004.

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Application

• Registration: Candidates need to visit the official website and create an account by providing basic details such as name, email, and contact information. They will receive a confirmation email to complete the registration.

• Online Assessment: After registering, applicants must complete an online assessment that includes essay-based questions in which candidates can share their story, perspectives, intention to join the Fellowship, and overall worldview.

• Personal Interview: Based on the assessment, shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview.

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