20 Jul 2017

Kanthari Scholarship for Social Change Training for Young Innovators 2017 – India

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2017
Offered annually?: Yes
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): India

About the Award: Do you carry a plan for social change? Or do you know someone who does? Kanthari would be the place to be to be trained. Kanthari is an accredited “leadership for social change” training institute in Kerala, India that offers a 7 month leadership training program.  This course is also accessible for blind, visually impaired and/or people with physical disabilities.
Image of the participants from 2016
Type: Training

Selection/Eligibility Criteria:
  1. Applicants need to be 22 years of age or older and must bring;
  2. A plan to create an impactful social project/venture or initiative, have
  3. Intermediary English skills (reading, writing and speaking) and
  4. Basic knowledge of how to use a computer
Number of Awardees: 25
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will cover the costs of food, boarding and tuition. Travel fees and incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the participants.
Duration of Scholarship: 7 months from May 2018 to December 2018
How to Apply: To apply online, please visit kanthari.org/personal-information
  • Step 1: Application via online application form kanthari will get a clear understanding of you, your project and vision for social change.
  •  Step 2: Initial interview In which our intake team will interview you over Skype to get a feel for your passion and clarity in regards to your chosen project. We will also answer any questions you may have about the program and application process.
  •  Step 3: Write up of an Essay In which you write about your history, your challenges, how you have dealt with these, and about your vision for social change.
  •  Step 4: Follow up Interview: This Skype interview will be conducted by an independent expert to determine your suitability for this very intense course by building a personality profile.
  •  Step 5: Final interview This Skype interview will be done with the management of kanthari before a final selection decision is made.
Award Provider: Kanthari

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