The Apni Shala Fellowship
A first of its-kind SEL-focused fellowship aimed to bring transformative change in public schools.
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Why do we offer an annual Fellowship?
The Apni Shala fellowship envisions an ever-widening circle of caring, compassionate youth inspired to integrate mental wellbeing education in schools, while growing to be more reflective, compassionate and empowered individuals.
The fellowship aims to create joyful, practice based learning journeys that construct ripple effects in the school systems as fellows simultaneously complete their own journeys of learning.
The fellowship aims to create joyful, practice based learning journeys that construct ripple effects in the school systems as fellows simultaneously complete their own journeys of learning.
A one-year full-time, paid fellowship programme
The Apni Shala Fellowship is a one-year full-time, paid fellowship programme for graduates (or advanced learners) from any discipline, on their own journey of exploration and discovery who aspire to impact the way children learn while pursuing their own learning.
Apni Shala Fellows are the frontrunners of the mental wellbeing and education movement we support. Fellows first undergo a rigorous training program that helps them learn and unlearn their ideas about education and what it should be. They then become part of a continuous learning process where they build abilities to work directly with children and adults. Throughout, Apni Shala’s team of trainers and assigned supervisor will guide the Fellow through this refreshing, challenging and transformational journey.
Apni Shala Fellows are the frontrunners of the mental wellbeing and education movement we support. Fellows first undergo a rigorous training program that helps them learn and unlearn their ideas about education and what it should be. They then become part of a continuous learning process where they build abilities to work directly with children and adults. Throughout, Apni Shala’s team of trainers and assigned supervisor will guide the Fellow through this refreshing, challenging and transformational journey.
Hear from the Fellows:
Meghna (2016 Fellow)
The Fellowship helps you to ...
Explore the SEL space
- Join a dynamic and professional learning community
- Lead a Field Action Research Project in School Mental Health
- Experience trends + issues in mental health and education
- Build awareness about SEL among key stakeholders in education
- Join an ecosystem that supports change in education
Build and Experience
- Learn facilitation and curriculum development for SEL spaces
- Apply educational and therapeutic tools for engagement
- Work and coordinate in a school setting with various stakeholders
- Develop Leadership, real-world problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Develop entrepreneurial skills to mobilize funds and resources
- Participate in the annual SELebrating Inclusion Summit
Contribute and Catalyze
- Provide over 350 hours of social-emotional learning opportunity
- Create safe spaces for 300 students
- Facilitate free and open expression of thought on personal and societal issues
- Influence the way schools think about education and mental health
- Take one big step towards full school integration of Mental Health
Grow
Grow with these Supports
- A monthly allowance of 20,000 INR
- A certification that you're an Apni Shala Fellow on completion
- A chance to work in a full-time position with Apni Shala, after the Fellowship
What does the Fellowship look like?
3 focus areas
Hear from our Fellows! #JollyGoodFellows
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Krutika Khare (2017 Fellow) |
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Apply to the Fellowship (applications open October 22nd, 2022)
Step 1. Check your Eligibility
The criteria to be able to apply for the Apni Shala Fellowship Programme are
- Have one of the following:
- Graduate degree in psychology, sociology, education or similar programs OR
- At least six months volunteering/working experience with some form of facilitation in a formal setting with children/adolescents with graduation in any discipline
- Be fluent in reading and writing English and
Be fluent in speaking either Hindi or Marathi - Have excellent communication skills
- Have experience of leadership in any capacity
- Be willing to commit one year (starting any time after 1st June 2022) to the fellowship, work in in Mumbai’s municipal schools
- Be willing to work with children, teachers, parents, and other school stakeholders to transform schools into great SEL spaces
Step 2. Attend Orientation (Optional)
If you meet eligibility criteria, you may choose to attend an orientation session “Fellowship - The Inside Story” to learn about the Fellowship in detail and clarify any doubts before applying for the programme. Signing up for Orientations is not required to Apply for the Fellowship (see Step 3 below).
Dates/Times:
Online- On Zoom or Google Meet
In-person (at Apni Shala’s office in Kurla, Mumbai)
Attend any of these sessions!
Dates/Times:
Online- On Zoom or Google Meet
- November - 2nd November 2022 - 06:00Pm to 07:00Pm (Wednesday)
- December - 7th December 2022 - 05.30pm to 06:30pm (Wednesday)
- January - 14th January 2023 - 02:00 to 03:00 (Saturday)
In-person (at Apni Shala’s office in Kurla, Mumbai)
- November - 26th Nov 5pm to 6pm (Saturday)
- December - 17th 4.30pm to 5.30pm (saturday)
- February- 11th February 2023 - 04.30:00 to 05.30 (Saturday)
Attend any of these sessions!
The fellowship is currently 100% in-person (the fellows will be working in Mumbai, India). This may be subject to change depending on government regulations in the state and the district with respect to COVID-19 or other such events. Decisions with regards to online or offline mode of the programme will be communicated within 2 months of application time (based on government regulations in the state and the district).
Step 3. Apply (applications open October 22nd, 2022)
You will be required to fill in the Fellowship Application form.
What should you expect after submitting your application?
Applications will be considered only after submission of the online application form. CVs sent to the organization’s email/contact address will not be considered.
- Round 1: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the 1st round of personal interviews to the Apni Shala office/online video call (on Google meet or Zoom)
- Demo: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a demo facilitation session (online/offline)
- Final Round: Candidates shortlisted after the Demo will be called for a final round of personal interview (Online/offline)
- Decisions: Final candidates selected for the Fellowship will be announced
Applications will be considered only after submission of the online application form. CVs sent to the organization’s email/contact address will not be considered.
Facilitators
In alphabetical order
Abhijeet Dhurve
Abhijeet leads program operations in MCGM/Non-MCGM partners and coordinates fellowship program. He holds a master in social work from TISS, Mumbai.
Aditi Ganguly
Aditi works as our Fundraising and Partnership Lead. She has done MA in social entrepreneurship from TISS.
Amrita Nair
Amrita heads Research Development, Advocacy and Human resources at Apni Shala. She holds a Masters degree in Social Entrepreneurship and is trained in Personal counseling, Theater of the Oppressed, Diversity and Inclusion (the National SEED Project), and Library Education.
Mayuri Golambde
Mayuri, in her role as Government Partnerships and Advocacy, anchors all Apni Shala’s relationships with the government. Mayuri is a Gandhi Fellow and has a Masters in Social Work.
Niranjan Ramasundaram
Niranjan works in the Curriculum Team and also supports SEL program facilitation with our MCGM partners. He has an MA in Development Studies specializing in power, participation and social change.
Pankaj Khatik
Pankaj anchors Apni Shala’s Fellowship program and leads the operations for the SEL programs. Pankaj has a Masters in Elementary Education and another masters in philosophy. He is also a Gandhi fellow.
Pranali Patil
Pranali Leads the curriculum team for SEL programs. She has done a diploma in early Childhood care Education (ECCE) and is currently pursuing masters in psychology.
Priyanka Kale
Priyanka leads program operations in MCGM/non-MCGM partners and coordinates the Fellowship program. She also holds a Masters in Social Work from TISS, Mumbai.
Rohit Kumar
Rohit is working as the CEO at Apni Shala. He co-facilitates diversity & inclusion workshops for educators. He holds a Masters degree in Elementary Education and is a trained IT professional turned educator.
Shahbaan Shah
Shahbaan looks after Research and Development for fellowship programs and supports in SEL programs.He holds a Bachelors in Sociology and is an alumnus of the Apni shala Fellowship.
Shruti Prasad, Hitanshi sharma, Pooja Gate & Diksha Pandey are part of the SEL Program Team and work closely with schools to implement SEL programs everyday and anchor facilitators at school level.
Abhijeet Dhurve
Abhijeet leads program operations in MCGM/Non-MCGM partners and coordinates fellowship program. He holds a master in social work from TISS, Mumbai.
Aditi Ganguly
Aditi works as our Fundraising and Partnership Lead. She has done MA in social entrepreneurship from TISS.
Amrita Nair
Amrita heads Research Development, Advocacy and Human resources at Apni Shala. She holds a Masters degree in Social Entrepreneurship and is trained in Personal counseling, Theater of the Oppressed, Diversity and Inclusion (the National SEED Project), and Library Education.
Mayuri Golambde
Mayuri, in her role as Government Partnerships and Advocacy, anchors all Apni Shala’s relationships with the government. Mayuri is a Gandhi Fellow and has a Masters in Social Work.
Niranjan Ramasundaram
Niranjan works in the Curriculum Team and also supports SEL program facilitation with our MCGM partners. He has an MA in Development Studies specializing in power, participation and social change.
Pankaj Khatik
Pankaj anchors Apni Shala’s Fellowship program and leads the operations for the SEL programs. Pankaj has a Masters in Elementary Education and another masters in philosophy. He is also a Gandhi fellow.
Pranali Patil
Pranali Leads the curriculum team for SEL programs. She has done a diploma in early Childhood care Education (ECCE) and is currently pursuing masters in psychology.
Priyanka Kale
Priyanka leads program operations in MCGM/non-MCGM partners and coordinates the Fellowship program. She also holds a Masters in Social Work from TISS, Mumbai.
Rohit Kumar
Rohit is working as the CEO at Apni Shala. He co-facilitates diversity & inclusion workshops for educators. He holds a Masters degree in Elementary Education and is a trained IT professional turned educator.
Shahbaan Shah
Shahbaan looks after Research and Development for fellowship programs and supports in SEL programs.He holds a Bachelors in Sociology and is an alumnus of the Apni shala Fellowship.
Shruti Prasad, Hitanshi sharma, Pooja Gate & Diksha Pandey are part of the SEL Program Team and work closely with schools to implement SEL programs everyday and anchor facilitators at school level.
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