Application Receiving for DFP Cohort-10

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Greetings from Deshpande Foundation!

DFP is a dynamic, intense, and interactive training program designed to produce successful social entrepreneurs. Through a comprehensive combination of modules and practical experiences, Fellows will learn existing best practices and engage with leaders in the field of social entrepreneurship as well as notable local innovators in order to develop a working knowledge of leading social change models. The program will leverage this theoretical framework to aid each participant in the creation of an individualized proposal for social change. Fellows will be expected to implement their innovations with partner institutions. Fifty (50) Fellowships will be awarded. The last date for application is 30 April 2012. Women are encouraged to apply.

Join DFP

Most of DFP’s Fellows are young professionals looking to develop and refine their skills in order to achieve an impactful career in the social sector, however we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels in order heighten each Fellow’s opportunities for learning.

Who Can Join?

DFP is looking for anyone interested in becoming part of India’s next generation of social entrepreneurs, and the Fellowship is open to applicants from any gender, caste, or geographical location. Below are some general guidelines for Fellowship selection:

• Between 23-28 years of age (preferred) 
• Have earned a graduate or post-graduate degree 
• Have at least 1 year’s work experience in the development sector (although freshers with exceptional passion are encouraged to apply!) 
• Have a desire to create LASTING SOCIAL CHANGE

Fellowship Details:

• Tuition fees of Rs. 30,000 for the 6-month fellowship period 
• Fellows can earn a performance-based stipend totaling up to Rs. 30,000 per fellowship period 
• As the program is residential, all Fellows are required to relocate to the DCSE campus in Northwest Karnataka for the fellowship period 
• Throughout the Fellowship, Fellows have 24-hour access to all of DCSE’s high-tech facilities, along with wireless internet access

Application Procedure

Selection is determined by a candidate’s application (which can be filled out online or downloaded and mailed to the address listed below), as well as recommendations, a reasoning test, a group discussion and a personal interview with DFP staff.

A processing fee of Rs. 500 must accompany all applications. Demand drafts should be made out to BVB-DCSE and mailed to the address below.

Deshpande Fellowship Program
DCSE Building
BVB College of Engineering
Vidyanagar, Hubli 580031
Karnataka, India

We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

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THE DESHPANDE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Deshpande Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its next cohort of fellows. The fellowship consists of a seven and half month program geared towards providing a budding batch of social entrepreneurs with the skills they need to create positive change in society. This unique opportunity grants fellows a hands-on learning experience in matters relating to existing best practices, leading social change models, as well as opportunities to interact with successful social innovators. Applicants can be from any part of India, but must be prepared to stay in the “Sandbox (Hubli)” for the duration of the fellowship. The application deadline is Apr. 30, 2012.


Eligibility Criteria:We want leaders who

·             Desire to create lasting social change

·             Are between 21-28 years of age (preferred)

·             Have earned a graduate or post-graduate degree

·             Have at least 1 year work experience in the development sector (however, fresher's with exceptional passion are also encouraged to apply!)

·             Women are encouraged to apply

The Deshpande Foundation: Founded in 1996 by Jaishree and Gururaj Deshpande, the Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization in Massachusetts, USA and India in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and international development.  We believe in creating sustainable social change, and we take a hands-on approach with our grant partners to help them achieve their objectives.

The Deshpande Fellowship Program: DFP is a dynamic, intense, and interactive training program designed to produce successful social entrepreneurs. Through a comprehensive combination of modules and practical experiences, Fellows will learn existing best practices and engage with leaders in the field of social entrepreneurship as well as notable local innovators in order to develop a working knowledge of leading social change models. The program will leverage this theoretical framework to aid each participant in the creation of an individualized proposal for social change. Fellows will be expected to implement their innovations with partner institutions.

Tuition:      Tuition fee is Rs. 40,000 for the 7 1/2 month Fellowship.  

Loan:         Bank loan provision available to the selected fellows.   

Selection:  Selection is determined by a candidate’s application, a reasoning test, 
                     a group discussion and a personal interview.

Deadline:   Apply by April 30, 2012.

Contact/Questions: Email fellowship@dfmail.org if you have any questions or to request an application. You may submit the completed application either by email or by mailing a hard copy to the address below.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to mail hard copies of two recommendation letters. 

For details call: Pramodkumar - 9740011883 / 9686654750 / 9686113995

To apply for the Deshpande Fellowship Program, you may either download the below application and submit the completed copy to fellowship@dfmail.org, or you may print it and mail a hard copy to the address given below.

DFP Application 2012 

           

An application processing fee of Rs. 500 must accompany all applications. Demand draft should be made out to "DESHPANDE EDUCATIONAL TRUST" and mailed to the address below.


Deshpande Fellowship Program
DCSE Building
BVB College of Engineering
Vidyanagar, Hubli 580031
Karnataka, India


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at fellowship@dfmail.org