Key Details:
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Applications Open: October 28, 2025
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Personal Interviews: December 2025 – February 2026
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Decisions Announced: March 2026
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Scholarship Deadline: After admission decisions, candidates will be able to apply for need-based financial aid.
Eligibility:
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Applicants must have a recognized undergraduate degree in any discipline by July 2026, including final-year students.
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There is no age limit; the fellowship considers candidates from diverse academic, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Scholarship Details:
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All Fellows will receive at least a 25% waiver on tuition fees.
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Other selected Fellows may receive up to 100% scholarship, which can cover tuition, residence, and meals, along with a stipend.
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The Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship — awarded to candidates with exceptional profiles continues for this cohort.
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The scholarship funding has been significantly boosted through support from HDFC Bank.
Programme Structure:
The YIF is built around interdisciplinary learning, combining around 18–20 courses, a real-world project, and regular mentoring. Fellows receive a postgraduate diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies upon completion.
Selection Process:
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Applications are first reviewed holistically. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interviews lasting 25–40 minutes.
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Some are offered the Chancellor’s Scholarship based on their interview performance and overall profile.
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Candidates who receive offers or are waitlisted can apply for need-based financial aid (which may include full fee waiver).
Institutional Vision:
Ashoka University aims to make the YIF more accessible and inclusive, continuing its commitment to nurture socially conscious leaders and changemakers.
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