SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India Group, has started the registration process for SBI Youth Fellowship for India 2026. The fellowship is available to Indian citizens, OCIs, citizens of Nepal and Bhutan and SBI employees.
According to the SBI press release, the fellowship invites participants to go beyond the ordinary and immerse themselves in the heart of rural India, working alongside communities to reimagine possibilities, spark sustainable change, and play an active role in shaping a more inclusive and resilient future.
The duration of the fellowship is 13 months.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates with a graduation certificate can apply for the fellowship. – The age must range between 21 to 32 years. For SBI staff, they must be Standard I/II certified staff within SBI.
The SBI YFI Fellowship focuses on 12 thematic areas, including health, rural livelihoods, food security, environmental protection, education, water, technology, women’s empowerment, self-governance, social entrepreneurship, traditional crafts and alternative energy. Fellows work on one of these topics based on their interests during the 13-month program. After completing the fellowship, 70% of fellows pursued meaningful careers in the social sector, working in rural development, public policy/governance, academia, etc., thus enabling positive change.
Upon completion of the programme, Fellows are equipped and inspired to build impactful careers in the social entrepreneurship and development sectors.
“In line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the SBI Youth for India Fellowship nurtures change-makers who bridge urban-rural divides through collaboration and compassion, not charity,” said Swapan Dhar, MD & CEO, SBI Foundation. Across 12 key thematic areas, including education, women empowerment and rural livelihoods, Fellows drive meaningful grassroots impact while building inclusive leadership capacity. With over 70 per cent of “With graduates moving into social sector leadership, launching over 50 social ventures, and partnerships with organizations like NITI Aayog, UN Women, ILO, and J-PAL, the Fellowship continues to transform individual potential into collective progress in India.”
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