Who We Are Looking For


Teach For India is looking for applicants who will have a transformational impact on their students in the short-term and be leaders in the fight for educational inquity beyond the Fellowship. Teach For India looks for multiple attributes in a potential Fellow, including but not limited to:

  • A strong belief in and commitment to Teach For India’s mission
  • Fit with Teach For India’s core values
  • Leadership
  • The ability to work effectively in challenging environments
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Meet our basic criteria. View here.

Who can apply?


Students and professionals born after 1st January 1977 and with a Bachelor’s Degree at the time of joining the Fellowship are invited to apply. Applicants need to be either of Indian citizenship, or of Indian origin.