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an idea whose time has come. an idea whose time has come. The YIF vision... About the YIF The Young India Fellowship is a one-year, funded, To develop committed change agents for multi-disciplinary course for exceptionally gifted young men India through a multi‐disciplinary and women. They represent India’s diversity – geographically and across academic disciplines. The YIF grooms young people to become change agents for programme guided by eminent leaders tomorrow by instilling in them the requisite skills, knowledge and experience. It exposes them to a rich set of subjects and perspectives, delivered by some of the and scholars of our time highest-calibre teachers from around the world. Fellows are mentored by pre-eminent individuals, respected captains of industry, academics, policy makers and proven change agents within India and globally. To complement the role modelling, they undertake a unique “learning-by-doing” programme, the Experiential Learning Module (ELM), which creates an opportunity to gain real experience in their area of interest. Whether students graduated in the arts, science, engineering or commerce, the Fellowship's commitment is to provide momentum to their leadership journey. The YIF vision... About the YIF The Young India Fellowship is a one-year, funded, To develop committed change agents for multi-disciplinary course for exceptionally gifted young men India through a multi‐disciplinary and women. They represent India’s diversity – geographically and across academic disciplines. The YIF grooms young people to become change agents for programme guided by eminent leaders tomorrow by instilling in them the requisite skills, knowledge and experience. It exposes them to a rich set of subjects and perspectives, delivered by some of the and scholars of our time highest-calibre teachers from around the world. Fellows are mentored by pre-eminent individuals, respected captains of industry, academics, policy makers and proven change agents within India and globally. To complement the role modelling, they undertake a unique “learning-by-doing” programme, the Experiential Learning Module (ELM), which creates an opportunity to gain real experience in their area of interest. Whether students graduated in the arts, science, engineering or commerce, the Fellowship's commitment is to provide momentum to their leadership journey. Why YIF? six compelling reasons... MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INSPIRING FACULTY EXCEPTIONAL MENTORS UNPARALLELED NETWORK HOLISTIC LEARNING FINANCIAL SUPPORT CURRICULUM The broad and deep curriculum Fellows deliberate with the From corporate leaders to social Through their interactions with In addition to academic Progressive corporate leaders, ranges from economics and reputed faculty drawn from the activists, from researchers to the YIF Founders, well- instruction, Fellows are coached institutions and philanthropists statistics to anthropology and best universities and institutions entrepreneurs, the YIF Council connected faculty, speakers and in life skills through well- support the YIF with ethics, life sciences to climate around the globe, known for of Mentors helps guide Fellows mentors, Fellows have access to designed leadership workshops. sponsorships and donations change, entrepreneurship to their outstanding teaching and what they should do next in life an unrivalled network of people Writing and Communications making it accessible to all art-appreciation. research. and how. from which to draw business classes coupled with training in segments of students with and academic opportunities. critical thinking and problem- either full or partial support. solving skills make for a holistic learning experience at YIF. Why YIF? six compelling reasons... MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INSPIRING FACULTY EXCEPTIONAL MENTORS UNPARALLELED NETWORK HOLISTIC LEARNING FINANCIAL SUPPORT CURRICULUM The broad and deep curriculum Fellows deliberate with the From corporate leaders to social Through their interactions with In addition to academic Progressive corporate leaders, ranges from economics and reputed faculty drawn from the activists, from researchers to the YIF Founders, well- instruction, Fellows are coached institutions and philanthropists statistics to anthropology and best universities and institutions entrepreneurs, the YIF Council connected faculty, speakers and in life skills through well- support the YIF with ethics, life sciences to climate around the globe, known for of Mentors helps guide Fellows mentors, Fellows have access to designed leadership workshops. sponsorships and donations change, entrepreneurship to their outstanding teaching and what they should do next in life an unrivalled network of people Writing and Communications making it accessible to all art-appreciation. research. and how. from which to draw business classes coupled with training in segments of students with and academic opportunities. critical thinking and problem- either full or partial support. solving skills make for a holistic learning experience at YIF. The power of collaboration Leveraging world class institutions for excellence Penn The Young India Fellowship programme was launched in 2011 by the International Federation for Research and Education (IFRE) in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's School The University of Pennsylvania makes an ideal academic partner for the Young India of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the first two editions of the YIF, several leading Fellowship. Penn, which traces its origins back to the year 1740, embodies the vision of Penn faculty have taught at the YIF and the YIF graduation certificates are co-signed by the YIF its founder, Benjamin Franklin, to create a new type of learning institution. The original and Penn Engineering Deans. programme of study at Penn became America's first modern liberal arts curriculum and for the past two-and-a-half centuries, Penn has advanced its principles and spirit This year the YIF is privileged to partner with Carleton College, one of America's top-ranked through entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach and a love of knowledge. liberal arts colleges, and Sciences Po, a leading university in France and Europe, to offer learning with greater diversity, depth and value at the Fellowship. Today, the University of Pennsylvania is a world leader in higher education, ranked fifth among American universities. Its 10,000 undergraduates are drawn from all 50 U.S. states and numerous foreign countries. It has also produced 23 Nobel Laureates. IFRE The School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering) is one of the oldest The International Foundation for Research and Education, or IFRE, is a not-for-profit (Section 25) schools of engineering in the US and was established in 1852. Penn Engineering offers company established with the vision to set up Ashoka University – India's first world-class university. a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, and is particularly distinguished IFRE is led by a team of like-minded philanthropists with strong academic and professional track by its interdisciplinary, cross-school programmes such as Management and Technology, records. Digital Media Design, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics and the Singh Programme in Market and Social Systems Engineering, putting Penn at the forefront of IFRE is committed to improving the quality of higher education and research in India and over the intellectual and entrepreneurial activity. Penn Engineering includes approximately 1,600 past two years, various academic and non-academic members from across the world have joined the undergraduates, 1,000 graduate students, four research institutes, and 10 research Foundation in order to build an incomparable team of accomplished and committed individuals centres. driven by the motivation to give back to the country. The power of collaboration Leveraging world class institutions for excellence Penn The Young India Fellowship programme was launched in 2011 by the International Federation for Research and Education (IFRE) in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's School The University of Pennsylvania makes an ideal academic partner for the Young India of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the first two editions of the YIF, several leading Fellowship. Penn, which traces its origins back to the year 1740, embodies the vision of Penn faculty have taught at the YIF and the YIF graduation certificates are co-signed by the YIF its founder, Benjamin Franklin, to create a new type of learning institution. The original and Penn Engineering Deans. programme of study at Penn became America's first modern liberal arts curriculum and for the past two-and-a-half centuries, Penn has advanced its principles and spirit This year the YIF is privileged to partner with Carleton College, one of America's top-ranked through entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach and a love of knowledge. liberal arts colleges, and Sciences Po, a leading university in France and Europe, to offer learning with greater diversity, depth and value at the Fellowship. Today, the University of Pennsylvania is a world leader in higher education, ranked fifth among American universities. Its 10,000 undergraduates are drawn from all 50 U.S. states and numerous foreign countries. It has also produced 23 Nobel Laureates. IFRE The School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering) is one of the oldest The International Foundation for Research and Education, or IFRE, is a not-for-profit (Section 25) schools