SBI Youth fellowship invites applications

The State Bank of India (SBI) organisation has invited applications for the 12th Batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship programme. The foundation is inviting overseas citizens of Nepal and Bhutan and as well as internal candidates from SBI for the same.

The duration of the programme is 13 months. In this time the fresh graduates and young professionals will get to collaborate with rural communities, along with 13NGOs across the nation. The programme is carefully designed to have utmost learning.

The SBI Youth for India Fellowship programme will begin from October 7,2024. Interested candidates can apply from the link mentioned.
The last date to register is September 17,2024.

A press release was issued by the SBI Foundation for the same. Where it informed that the fellowship programme will focus on 12 thematic areas. The list includes , health, rural livelihood, food security, environmental protection, water, technology, education , women's empowerment, self-governance, traditional craft and alternate energy.
The selected candidates will get to work on any of the 12 thematic areas mentioned above , as per their interest

The Managing director and CEO at SBI Foundation, Sanjay Prakash, focused that the SBI Youth for India program will provide a unique opportunity for urban youth to actively contribute to the development sector while addressing the challenges of rural life.

He added “With 10 successful editions behind us and the 11th underway, our program remains dedicated to empowering youth to create meaningful change in rural communities. This initiative is a beacon of hope for those eager to shape a brighter future for both themselves and rural India.”

SBI is India's largest public sector bank, offering a wide range of financial services including savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The purpose of youth programme is to engage the young students and professionalism towards change and development.