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Admissions process
We will choose Fellows based on a multi-phase admissions process, including an online application, a phone interview, and a full-day, in-person Assessment Centre. Additionally, we will ask references to send us recommendation forms by e-mail. The online application will be open in the summer of 2010, and applicants can continue to apply to the program until January, 2011. We will conduct phone interviews and Assessment Centres for applicants who pass the application stage on a rolling basis.
How to submit an application
- Online Applications: IIn the summer of 2010, applicants will be able to submit an application directly on our website by clicking here
- TEACH FOR INDIA WILL NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY APPLICATIONS. Please do not print and mail hard-copy applications to Teach For India.
- Applications are non-binding.
Deadlines and Timelines
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd application deadline dates will be finalized shortly. You can only submit an application for one of the 3 deadlines. We have 3 deadlines in order to account for varying timings for applicants to interview with us across the nation. The entire admissions process, from submitting an application to undergoing a phone interview to attending an Assessment Centre, will take between 4 and 10 weeks.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the 1st Application Deadline in order to maximize chances of selection for the Fellowship.
We will not accept applications after our final deadline.
Parts of the Application
YOU ARE NOT ASKED TO SUBMIT A CV/RESUME or COVER LETTER/ PERSONAL STATEMENT AS PART OF THE APPLICATION TO THE 2010 TEACH FOR INDIA FELLOWSHIP. Please do not send CV's, resumes, cover letters or personal statements to Teach For India.
All applicants will be required to complete the following sections of the application:
- General Applicant Details
- Academic Information and Work Experience
- Extra-curricular and Volunteer Experience
- References - Applicants will be required to have one reference e-mail the Teach For India Recommendation Form to fellowreferences@teachforindia.org before they can sign-up for an Assessment Centre. Please download the form here or on Page 3 of the application.
- Short Essays
Download PDF version of the Application Form. Please print this to help prepare your answers for the online application. However, we will not accept paper or e-mailed applications. All answers must be filled-in on our application and submitted online.
Please feel free to contact admissions@teachforindia.org with any questions about the admission process.
In case of any technical problem while filling up the Application Form please contact support@teachforindia.org.
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To learn is to teach and hence Teach For India will produce intellectuals with a heart who have helped to enhance education in India by nurturing young minds.
- Indu Shahani, Sheriff of Mumbai and Principal, HR College. |
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