NationalDeadline: 2025-12-31

Inlaks Fellowship for Social Engagement 2026

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Overview

This scholarship is provided by Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the value of this scholarship is Up to ₹45,000 per month.

Open for: Graduate students and early to mid-career professionals
Provided by: Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Value: Up to ₹45,000 per month

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicants must:- be an Indian citizen be currently residing in India be born on or after 1st January 1990 hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised Indian institute OR have at least 3 years of relevant work experience

Note

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The candidates who are enrolled in academic studies/Ph.D. degree for the duration of the fellowship are ineligible to apply.

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend in the following manner depending on the geographical location:

₹45,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in an “X” category area.

₹35,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Y” category area.

₹25,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Z” category area.

Note

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In exceptional cases, additional funding up to a maximum of ₹20,000 can be granted for special projects undertaken by a fellow.
This will be approved on a case-by-case basis upon submission of a proposal describing the particulars of the said initiative and the expenses involved.
For detailed information related to states specified under X, Y, and Z categories, refer to the ' State List and HRA ' document.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page.
4Read all the details carefully and click 'Apply Now'.
5Click on 'Sign Up'.
6Enter all the information and click ‘Continue’.
7Create a strong password of your choice.
8Log in to your account using your email ID and password.
9Enter all the mentioned information and submit your application.

Selection Process

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria and documents provided.

Documents Required

A passport-size photograph of the applicant
Proof of age and citizenship (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID)
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Work plan including a title of the proposed work along with a concise description of the work or research the applicant plans to undertake during the fellowship period and expected outcomes of the work or research ( Word Limit: Not more than 1,000 words)
Statement of Purpose addressing the following questions: How does the work plan contribute to social change?
How does the applicant plan to contribute to the public discourse on the chosen issue? (Note:- The applicant could employ any medium such as writing for publications, publishing reports, filmmaking, photography, blogging, archiving, theatre, etc.) ( Word Limit: Not more than 1,000 words)
Letter of Endorsement from the Mentor (on their official letterhead), which must include: A brief description of the mentor’s work experience
A statement by the mentor as to why they endorse the applicant’s work plan
Mentor's contact details (email and official address)
The mentor must also state that they agree to supervise the applicant’s work during the fellowship period, as well as indicate their willingness to review and comment upon the applicant’s quarterly and annual progress reports.
Letter of Recommendation ( Note:- For fresh graduates, an academic letter of recommendation is acceptable)
Note:- Only PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG formats are allowed.

Quick Info

Funding

Up to ₹45,000 per month

Region

India

Deadline

2025-12-31

Note

-
The candidates who are enrolled in academic studies/Ph.D. degree for the duration of the fellowship are ineligible to apply.

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend in the following manner depending on the geographical location:

₹45,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in an “X” category area.

₹35,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Y” category area.

₹25,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Z” category area.

Note

-
In exceptional cases, additional funding up to a maximum of ₹20,000 can be granted for special projects undertaken by a fellow.
This will be approved on a case-by-case basis upon submission of a proposal describing the particulars of the said initiative and the expenses involved.
For detailed information related to states specified under X, Y, and Z categories, refer to the ' State List and HRA ' document.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following steps:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
2Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
3Click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page.
4Read all the details carefully and click 'Apply Now'.
5Click on 'Sign Up'.
6Enter all the information and click ‘Continue’.
7Create a strong password of your choice.
8Log in to your account using your email ID and password.
9Enter all the mentioned information and submit your application.

Documents Required

A passport-size photograph of the applicant

Proof of age and citizenship (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID)

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Work plan including a title of the proposed work along with a concise description of the work or research the applicant plans to undertake during the fellowship period and expected outcomes of the work or research ( Word Limit: Not more than 1,000 words)

Statement of Purpose addressing the following questions: How does the work plan contribute to social change?

How does the applicant plan to contribute to the public discourse on the chosen issue? (Note:- The applicant could employ any medium such as writing for publications, publishing reports, filmmaking, photography, blogging, archiving, theatre, etc.) ( Word Limit: Not more than 1,000 words)

Letter of Endorsement from the Mentor (on their official letterhead), which must include: A brief description of the mentor’s work experience

A statement by the mentor as to why they endorse the applicant’s work plan

Mentor's contact details (email and official address)

The mentor must also state that they agree to supervise the applicant’s work during the fellowship period, as well as indicate their willingness to review and comment upon the applicant’s quarterly and annual progress reports.

Letter of Recommendation ( Note:- For fresh graduates, an academic letter of recommendation is acceptable)

Note:- Only PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG formats are allowed.