IFP : Program Goal To provide opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

IFP aims to support candidates : IFP : Philosophy IFP aims to support candidates : from disadvantaged backgrounds who have lacked access & equity to quality higher education who have demonstrated academic achievements with leadership potential and social commitment FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

IFP : International Profile 21 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and in Russia Largest ever Ford Foundation grant to a single program : 10 years : US $355 million Expected number 4,400 fellows worldwide FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

Assistance with admissions to universities IFP : Unique Features Masters degree at Indian or International university (Social Sciences subjects) No age limit Assistance with admissions to universities Language and Computer (Pre Academic) training All expenses covered Monitoring and Support Alumni Networks on return FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

Special emphasis/ opportunity to backward states Leadership Assessment IFP : Unique Features Looking beyond academic merit Special emphasis/ opportunity to backward states Leadership Assessment Furthering social justice FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM 10

Placed at universities in the USA, the UK, Australia IFP : India Statistics 8 years, 8 selections - 280 fellows selected Placed at universities in the USA, the UK, Australia Europe, South East Asia 200 have completed (alumni) 75% have returned to India IFP India Alumni Network (IFPIAN) FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

Profile of India Fellows Elect Interlocking Criteria for Social background - Lack of parental education Poverty; lower strata of society Caste discrimination Religious minorities Women returning to education Geographically remote & rural areas Politically turbulent areas Basic education in Indian languages FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

Refining the Review process Academic background Demonstrated Social Commitment Proven Leadership Potential TARGET GROUP FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

IFP India - Target States

Placement Overview US/ Canada (44%) UK/ Europe (48%) US- 42% UK-46 % Canada- 2% Europe- 2% In region (8%) Australia- 4% Philippines- 3 % India- 1% FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

Includes socially disadvantaged groups IFP : GUJARAT 19 fellows selected 6 women ; 13 men Includes socially disadvantaged groups 14 alumni : NGO, academics, media 5 current fellows FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

IFP GUJARAT ALUMNI ARJUNBHAI RATHVA Masters in Development Studies and Education University of Leeds, UK Arjunbhai belongs to Motisadhli in Gujarat. He did his Masters in English Literature from the Sardar Patel University in Vidyanagar, Gujarat. As resident director at the Adivasi Academy in Tejgadh, Vadodra, he has been a mentor for the community as well as the staff. He has mobilized them to protect their rights to land, water and forests. He has also provided financial support and guidance to students.

IFP GUJARAT ALUMNI MOHAMMAD HANIF MOHAMMAD SHAIKH LLM in Human Rights Nottingham University, UK Hanif was born in Patan in Gujarat. He did a Masters also from Smt. T. S. R. Commerce College in Patan, Gujarat and an LLB from N.G. University, Patan, Gujarat. Hanif has worked as a Consultant at the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative for 2 years. He was also the Co-ordinator for DLAKH (A woman’s organization) as well as a Fellow Lawyer for Yuv Shakti (A project of JANVIKAS). His goal is to work as a human rights advocate for marginalized sections of society. He is currently an advocate at the Gujarat High Court.

IFP GUJARAT ALUMNI ASIF IQBAL THAKOR Masters in Community Development ISS, The Hague, The Netherlands Asif belongs to Bhalej in Gujarat. He did his Bachelors from NS Patel Arts College in Anand. He worked at the Lok Vikas Sanstha as a Research Officer as well as at the Jamiate Ulema-E-Hind as a Social worker. Asif has been involved with various organizations like the Nehru Yuva Kendra and the NSV. One of his aims is to educate rural Muslim women. He was in-charge of 19 villages for the National service volunteers program. His goal is to help uneducated youth by giving them direction through education.

IFP GUJARAT ALUMNI RAHIL AFZAL SUBEDAR Masters in Communication Management London Metropolitan University, UK Rahil did a Masters in Development Communication from the Centre for Development Communication in Ahmedabad. He has used the medium of street plays to disseminate information on health, education and communal harmony amongst slum dwellers and the community at large. He currently works at the E Cube Foundation in Ahmedabad as a Project Co-ordinator. His work involves the design and development of content for a project by the Government of Gujarat on ‘Polytechnic Initiative in Gujarat’.

IFP India 2009 : Eligibility Criteria Indian nationals who are : currently living AND working in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar , Jharkhand, Orissa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh or Jammu & Kashmir have at least 55% in BA or MA degree have 3 years’ full-time & relevant work experience FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM 26

IFP India : Four Stage Selection Process Stage 1 : Pre Application Forms by 15 Dec 2009 Stage 2 : Final Application Forms. Stage 3 : Regional Interviews Stage 4 : National interviews. FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

IFP India : Contact Details Mailing address : IFP, 12, Hailey Road, New Delhi -110001 E-mail for Enquiries : ask@ifpsa.org Website for further Information : www.ifpsa.org FORD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM