#120: Fellowships | #CSEWhyPlanB

You can prepare for UPSC on side with these fellowships

#CSEWhyPlanB | Fellowships

Fellowships give you
- Chance to apply what you have studied in UPSC Prep
- Launchpad if you want to escape UPSC race
- hands-on exposure to India's real problems
- Better things to talk in UPSC interview
- Real life examples in UPSC Mains

Here is a comprehensive list of fellowships you can do while preparing for #UPSC CSE

Note: Applications may not be open for all, keep an eye on the next application window and do apply!

1. Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship

- A 2 year certificate program in public policy offered by IIM-B, it is a program of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Pays 50k pm in first year and 60k pm in second
- I myself made it to MGNF for a north Indian state. (Did not join)

Details👇🏼
https://www.iimb.ac.in/mgnf

2. LAMP Fellowship

- 10-11 months program where you are assigned to assist an MP
- 20k per month; offers great insight into how legislative functions
- My guest on podcast IPS @nirja04 is an ex-LAMP

Details👇🏼
https://prsindia.org/lamp

3. Obama Foundation Scholars Program

- Offered by Obama Foundation and Columbia University
- It is for those who have been doing substantial work in their communities
- Who knows moving to US gives diff trajectory to your life altogether
- I made it to interview here but could not crack. Open to take queries via email, if you are applying

Details👇🏼
https://www.obama.org/scholars/

4. Teach for India

- An opportunity to teach children from less privileged sections
- One of the most popular initiatives, pays ~20-22k pm
- Offers ample mind space to prepare for UPSC on side

Details👇🏼

Click here

5. Gandhi Fellowship Program

- Residential 2-year professional program w/ Piramal Group
- Great opportunity for those looking to intensify leadership & soft skills
- Pays 14-15k per month; applications open in October

Details👇🏼
https://gandhifellowship.org/FellowShip

6. India Fellow Program

- An opportunity to work in the social sector
- Pays 15-18k pm with great exposure to on-ground issues

Details👇🏼

Click here

7. SBI Youth for India

- Fellowship to help you learn and address rural India's issues
- Pays 15k pm and good opportunity to prepare for UPSC on the side

Details👇🏼
Click here

CM Fellowship(s)

- CM Fellowships are offered by diff states, check for yourself
- Good working, learning and growth opportunity and pays handsome
- I was shortlisted for interview in Haryana. Open to queries via email

Disclaimer: I am not related to any of these in any manner

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