American India Foundation AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship
1 year fellowship to gain knowledge in education, livelihoods, health, social enterprise in India
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident or Citizen of India
- 21-34 years old
- BA/BS by September 1st
About the Banyan Impact Fellowship
Administered by the American India Foundation (AIF), the Banyan Impact Fellowship (formerly: the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India) is a program for young change makers ready to partner with communities in India to make an impact. The program pairs a select number of highly skilled young professionals with leading NGOs and social enterprises in India in order to accelerate impact and strengthen civil society through effective projects that are replicable, scalable, and sustainable.
In 10 months of service and fieldwork, fellows will gain knowledge of development on the ground in the fields of education, livelihoods, public health, and social enterprise while forming dynamic partnerships with development sector leaders.
Amount Awarded
Airfare, insurance, monthly stipend
Application Process
The AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship does not have a campus process. The national deadline is typically in January/February. We encourage you to begin your application early.
Campus Application Deadline
No campus process
National Application Deadline
January 30, 2026
Additional Info
Find additional information, including application criteria on the AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship website.