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 now closed)
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).
Multiple orientation sessions will be held on various dates.
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).
Signing up for Orientations is not required to Apply for the Fellowship (see Step 3 below).
Multiple orientation sessions will be held on various dates.
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 are now closed)
You will be asked to fill and submit a 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: Shortlisted candidates 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
- Amrita Nair heads Research Development, Advocacy and Human resources at Apni Shala. She holds a Masters degree in Social Entrepreneurship and is trained in Personal counseling, Theatre of the Oppressed, Diversity and Inclusion (the National SEED Project), and Library Education.
- Mayuri Golambde in her role as Senior Manager, Government Partnerships and Advocacy leads the Apni Shala Fellowship Programme and anchors all Apni Shala’s relationships with the government. Mayuri is a Gandhi Fellow and holds a Bachelor of Arts. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work.
- Rohit Kumar is CEO at Apni Shala and works as a consulting staff at Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) project by Wellesley Center for Women, Wellesley College, USA where he co-facilitates diversity workshops for educators. He has over 10 years of work experience and believes his most important learning comes from having worked with students and educators at The Akanksha Foundation, American School of Bombay, and Apni Shala Foundation.
- SEL Programmes Team comprising SEL practitioners with a collective experience of 30 years. The team includes Programmes Leads, Curriculum Lead, R&D and Advocacy teams, Programme Facilitators and Fundraising team
Knowledge Partners
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