Youth Changemakers Scholarship

About the Scholarship
The Youth Changemakers Scholarship is designed to support talented students and young professionals who demonstrate academic potential, leadership, and a commitment to creating positive change.

The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers to education while encouraging young people to pursue their academic and professional goals.

What the Scholarship Covers

• Tuition fee support.
• Educational expenses.
• Learning resources and academic materials.
• Mentorship and career guidance.
• Access to a network of scholarship recipients and social-impact professionals.

Who Can Apply

• Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
• Recent graduates pursuing further education.
• Applicants with demonstrated leadership or community involvement.
• Students who can demonstrate financial need.
• Applicants from any academic discipline, with preference for candidates working towards social-impact goals.

Required skills

• Research
• Communications
• Community Engagement
• Data Analysis
• Advocacy
• Facilitation

Impact areas

• Education
• Gender & Equity
• Livelihoods
• Skill Development
• Research & Policy
• Human Rights
• Financial Inclusion
• Technology for Good

Scholarship Amount

• Currency: ₹ INR
• Minimum: ₹50,000
• Maximum: ₹2,00,000
• Per: Year

Min. experience

0+ years

Deadline

31 October 2026

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

1. Academic transcripts or latest marksheet.
2. Updated CV/resume.
3. Personal statement explaining their educational goals.
4. Statement describing their community or social-impact involvement.
5. Details of financial need.
6. One letter of recommendation.
7. Proof of enrolment/admission.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Academic potential.
• Leadership and initiative.
• Community involvement.
• Clarity of educational goals.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Potential for future social impact.

Selection Process

Eligible applications will undergo an initial screening, followed by a detailed review by the selection committee. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a virtual interview before the final scholarship recipients are selected.