The Agastya Media Fellowship aims to build a cohort of inspired media professionals who can transform the communications landscape of the development sector.
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Media and communication students and professionals who want to use their skills to bring about a change in the education sector.
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Individuals with a keen interest in the development sector
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Digital Marketing professionals
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Illustrators/Designers
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Academicians with an inclination towards media education
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Audio-visual communications students and professionals
Who are we looking for?
12-month-long program
1-month orientation
11-month-long project
Rs.25,000 stipend every month
Why should you apply?
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Creative collaborations through interactions with peers, resource persons, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
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Fellows will become change makers by harnessing the power of media
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You will contribute to the Agastya movement and increase Agastya’s visibility and reach.
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Fellows will form connections with corporate supporters and other social sector organizations.
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They will be a part of regular workshops conducted by media and communication experts and academicians.
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Outstanding performers shall be absorbed into Agastya as regular employees at the end of the fellowship period.
How to apply:
- Candidates are required to submit:
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A statement of purpose - on why you want to be an Agastya Media Fellow
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CV
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Portfolio/Work Samples
- Candidates are also required to fill out a questionnaire in the link below.
Important dates
7 June 2023: Start of applications
23 June 2023: End of applications
28 June - 5 July 2023: Interviews for shortlisted candidates
10-13 July 2023: Assignment
17 July 2023: Announcement of results
31 July 2023: Start of Fellowship
Who can apply?
Bengaluru-based candidates who are willing to work full-time on-site.
Bachelor's or Master's degree holders in
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Fine arts and visual arts
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Media and communication
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Digital Marketing
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Education (with an interest in media)
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Design
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Filmmaking or/and photography
DBA and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply
Diploma holders with experience in the above fields
