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The Service Corps Fellowship – American India Foundation

The Service Corps Fellowship – American India Foundation

Deadline: January 1, 2009
Eligibilty: Senior
Disciplines: Arts and Humanities
Disciplines: Engineering
Disciplines: Science
Disciplines: Social Science
Location: India
Website: http://www.aifoundation.org/serve/servicecorps/default.htm

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The Service Corps Fellowship is a selective program that builds bridges between America and India by sending talented and skilled young Americans to work with leading non-governmental organizations in India for a period of ten months. The program serves as an exchange of technical skills and intellectual resources which aims to build the capacity of Indian NGOs while developing American leaders with an understanding of India.

The AIF Service Corps Fellowship was born from the high level of interest expressed by young Americans to assist in the post-earthquake rehabilitation of Gujarat in 2001. Beginning with a pilot class of 21 Fellows in 2001, the program has now sent 169 Fellows to 74 organizations throughout India.

The experience enables committed individuals make a deep impact in the development sector by working at a grassroots level with various NGOS striving to advance social and economic change in India.

The Service Corps Fellows, who stem from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, are linked in their desire to help unearth India’s potential and are willing to challenge themselves on all levels to achieve this goal. The Gandhian essence of the Fellowship calls upon a sense of commitment and self reliance in its Fellows as well as a deep desire to help others empower themselves.

The Fellowship runs from September to June each year. During this time, the Fellows immerse themselves with organizations working on causes related to livelihood, primary education, public health and human rights.

Fellows are chosen through a competitive selection process that includes a written application and two interviews. NGO partners selected to host Service Corps fellows are also chosen through a competitive process. During the Fellowship, AIF provides a range of support to Fellows, including training, technical support, on-going supervision, a stipend that includes a housing, food and transport allowance, supplemental health insurance as well as travel to and from India.

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  1. First of all I introduce myself that I am a graduate in Economics and
    Now working as an Accountant in a Private Concern. While I was studying the History
    Of Freedom Struggle in British India, I found that some important Historical Events
    Happened in Tamilnadu had been concealed in the History of Freedom Struggle,

    1) Poolithevar the first King in Tamilnadu fought against British Rule in India.He
    Was the First Freedom Fighter in India.
    2) Other Freedom Fighters followed him were Maruthu Pandiars, Velu Nachiar
    Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar etc.

    These people were not portrayed in the History of Freedom Fighters against British Govt.
    In India. So I am doing research on the Topic “ History of Freedom Struggle in British
    India – Profile of South Indian Participation.” For that I need your help in the
    Following matters:
    1) Can you find a Sponsor for my Research ? OR
    2) Can you provide me Financial Assistant ?
    Please kindly send me your reply to my e-mail address :
    [email protected]
    As early as possible. I solicit your kind co-operation in this regard.

    Thanking you,

    Your’s Sincerely.

    Sd.M.Kandasamy.

  2. BINA says:

    I am first division holder both in secondary and higher secondary levels. I obtained first class first in honours level.Now i am going to submit M.Phil thesis named Phytochemical investigation on oyster mushroom(pleurotus ostreatus) from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. I am a lecturer of a degree college. I REQUESTED U TO GET Ph.D FULL FUND SCHOLARSHIP.My E-mail address:[email protected]

  3. Am a young Graduate from Nigeria ,am H N D holder in Banking and Finance.i graduated 2007 and i wish to further but due to my wretchedness BACKGROUND i could’nt.what can i do i want to further my post graduate and my MASTERS in thesame course?please i need to study there so my DREAM will be actualise and make my parent HAPPY.PLEASE AM READY TO DO EVERY DO ABLE to makes my DREAMS COME TRUEEE.THANKSSS

  4. NURUDEEN SHERRIFF OLAYEMI says:

    Sir/Ma
    Thank you so much for the very wonderful job you are doing to assist people who are financially handicap to go further in their education so as to actualise their dream.
    However, i’m a graduate of computer engineering and i need schorlarship for master in computer engineering or its related courses.
    Thanks

  5. Norah ALum says:

    I have a Degree in B.A.[ arts] with Education from Uganda and I have a work experience of three years as a classroom teacher. I would love to have a full scholarship to study masters in any discipline that I would be given by your people. Thanks.

  6. Tesfalem Ketema says:

    I am an Ethiopian, held BA degree in Accounting from Haramaya University(formerly said Alemaya University) in 2006. I have 2 and above years experience as Auditor in government Organization. I would be lovely if you could find a full scholarship in any of business fields or related.Thanks

  7. Hailemichael Shewa says:

    I have a BA degree in English, I have another BA degree in Management, and I have a master’s degree in curriculum, all from Addis Ababa University of Ethiopia. If I get full scholarship I want to study your offer.

    [email protected]

  8. Zenawi Gebregergs says:

    I have B.Sc in hydraulic engineering from Arbaminch University of Ethiopia. I am looking for Master’s degree in water resources engineering or other related fields.

    Thank you

  9. hi, i am from sudan i graduoted since 2004 i want grant or scholarship in one of this country ( swizland – amrecia – india ) or any famuse univeraty .
    my questions are
    how i find the scholarship
    what the date will bagin
    thanks

  10. mugisha arcade says:

    i’am a civil engineer by professional and i’ aam a tutorial assistant in civil engineering department at kicukiro college in rwanda ,i’am looking for a scholarship of master degreein engineering abroad.

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