Applications invited for fellowship

Hyderabad: Azim Premji Foundation has announced its fellowship programme for 2019-20. Building on the experiences and learning of the past six fellowship batches, the programme has been redesigned into a one year format. The programme is for people who have done exceptional work in their field and are now interested in improving teaching learning in government schools. This programme involves teaching at a government schools to develop a deep understanding of the public education system.

Applications are invited from people having 4 to 10 years of work experience in any sector, with a full-time postgraduate or a 4-year professional degree in any discipline and the desire to contribute to quality and equity in education. Proficiency in English and a local language (Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu) is a must.

The monthly stipend offered would be Rs. 35,000. After successful completion of the 1- year programme, Fellows who wish to build their career in the social sector will take on the role of a teacher educator. In this role, they will help teachers teach better and children learn better.