EDI's efforts in strengthening the social development sector have been supported by fellowships from various agencies. Few fellowships are available that are given on merit-cum-means criterion to selected candidates. In most cases the fellowship covers the cost of study and not that of lodging and boarding.
Fellowship is offered to students under any of the three categories as mentioned below:
| Category |
Criterion |
Fellowship Amount |
Requirements |
| NGO Nominee # |
Those who have served nominating NGO for a minimum period of two years. |
The support could extend upto 75% of the Programme Fee. |
- Nomination Form from NGO
- Experience certificate
- Salary slip from NGO / Last two years IT form / Form 16 from NGO
|
| Experience Holders |
Available to those who have served the social sector for a period of two years and above. |
The support could extend upto 75% of the Programme Fee. |
- Experience certificate
|
| Fresh Candidates + |
Students with basic degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Social Work, Economics, Sociology, Clinical Psychology and Rural Development may receive preference. However students other than these categories can also apply. |
The support could extend upto 75% of the Programme Fee. |
- Income proof of parents and self (if employed)
- Asset position as on 31st March, 2007 duly certified by registered valuer / local bodies.
|
# Conditions apply. The fellowship awardees are expected to go back and serve their nominating organization for a minimum period of 36 months from the date of PGP Convocation. The candidates as well as the nominating organization must furnish a declaration to this effect on a non-judicial stamp paper. Failure to honor this declaration will amount to recovery of the fellowship amount from the awardee.
+ Fresh candidates are expected to serve the NGO sector for three years from the date of PGP Convocation. If they fail to honour this commitment, they may also attract penal provision. They are also expected to provide proof of such association (IT Form/Form 16). |
