Applications to the July 2024 Cohort of our Kuviraa Ambassadors Program (KAP) are now live!
As India welcomes a newly formed coalition government following the recent election results, we are thrilled to announce the fourth cohort of our Flagship Ambassadors program! Drawing from the successes and lessons of our previous cohorts, we are proud to present an enhanced program for girls and non-binary individuals across India, ages 14 - 20.
The recent election has not only altered the political landscape but also highlighted the crucial role of youth in shaping our democracy. With a significant number of first-time voters, including many girls and young women, there is an ever-growing need for inclusive political engagement. Our flagship report "Talk Politics to Me," which surveyed over 600 Indian adolescents and youth (ages 14-22), revealed that girls are often less engaged in politics compared to boys and feel they have fewer opportunities to participate. Kuviraa aims to address this gap by providing a safe space for adolescent girls and young women to discuss politics and interact with women public leaders across parties and institutions.
To this end, this virtual fellowship will run from July 19th to August 18th, 2024, with workshop sessions between 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST on weekends. The program will give you an opportunity to:
Understand our democracy through our parliament and constitution
Reflect on value-based politics and the importance of a representative democracy
Participate in team based problem-solving and simulation exercises
Have a Q&A with expert speakers, including public leaders, non-profit and policy professionals
Build strong bonds and learn from other participants who have different lived experiences than you do but are passionate about the same issues.
Participants from previous cohorts have reported significant improvements in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, public speaking, and planning skills. Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of participation and, if required, a letter of recommendation from our founder.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this fellowship, you should:
Identify as a woman/girl or non-binary
Be between the ages of 14 - 20 (applicants over 20 will not be considered!)
Be a resident of India
Have a strong internet connection
Available to attend online sessions and participate in group projects
Be passionate about a representative democracy, gender issues and girls in leadership
Application Process:
Complete this application form, which includes a video submission (The video submission is not mandatory but highly encouraged). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short screening interview with our team.
Program costs and scholarships:
The program fee is INR 4,999. We offer needs based (partial and full) scholarships to applicants, as we do not want financial constraints to hinder participation. We aim for diversity in our cohort and encourage applicants from outside the big metros to apply.
Our scholarships are competitive and we cannot guarantee a full scholarship for everyone. If you need a scholarship, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and please let us know why we should offer you a scholarship in the application with well-defined reasons.
Program dates : This program consists of 12 weekend sessions starting from Friday 19th July to Sunday 18th August 2024. All sessions will take place between 5 PM - 8 PM IST.
Application Deadline: Final deadline: 10 PM IST July 9th, 2024
Tentative interview dates: July 4th - July 16th, 2024
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as scholarships and applications will close once all spots are filled.
Please read our FAQs section here to learn more about the program. For other questions, please reach out to fellowship@kuviraa.org.
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