Applications are invited for iDiscover Fellowship 2025-27 by Kshamtalaya. Selected fellows will receive Rs.20,000 per month as stipend.
About Kshamtalaya
Kshamtalaya is a non-profit organisation founded to support school children in disadvantaged settings so that they develop into socially and economically active young adults. They intervene to improve school enrolment, attendance, academic outcomes and life prospects for the students in rural and marginalized settings. We want to actualize a rural India in which children successfully make a transition from compulsory school education to life afterwards and go on to live happy and productive lives.
Fellowship Details
The iDiscover fellowship is a 2 year-long opportunity for young people to invest in building a deeper understanding of education at the grassroots. It adopts a systemic approach in its journey : Holistic Learning, Well-being & Governance Initiatives to ensure a positive impact on the life and learning outcomes of children studying in the primary grades.
They are looking for young & spirited people to join us on a journey to re-discover Education in Govt. Schools of Samastipur, Bihar.
Duration of the Fellowship
2 Years.
Location
Samastipur, Bihar.
Stipend
20,000/month.
Tentative Joining Date
March 15, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age- 18 to 28 years
- Qualification- Minimum bachelor’s degree required.
- Applicants must have completed their graduation.
- Applicants can not pursue any other course or degree during Fellowship.
- Applicants must be ready to give full-time commitment to the fellowship. The iDiscover
- fellowship is a two-year long fellowship and the selected fellows will be expected to
- resign from their current employment.
Roles and Responsibilities
School:
- Facilitate the comprehensive growth of children, emphasizing language, mathematics,
- and life skills.
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor and map children’s progress.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers through demonstrations and workshops to support
- effective interventions.
- Lead “Hausla,” 21-day well-being for self and teachers.
- To create their allotted schools as the centre of excellence.
Community:
- Bridge the gap between schools and communities through Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs), School Management Committees (SMCs), home visits, and community immersion activities.
Self-Capacity Areas:
- Engage in daily reflection writings to foster personal growth and self-awareness.
- Participate in reading sessions, large group meetings, and debriefs to enhance learning and exchange insights.
- Actively participate in capacity-building sessions, workshops, and regular reviews for continuous self-improvement.
How to Apply?
Interested individuals can apply online via this link.
