Spark India information session

What is it? A 10 day leadership programme in India Aimed at students looking for a distinctive, transformative experience For students interested in social innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development For students who want to gain the tools for self-examination and self-leadership

What’s included in the 10 day programme? Leadership skills workshops Site visits to social enterprises and NGOs Talks from social entrepreneurs Innovation tours Individual mentoring Opportunities to deliver workshops in partner schools Travel to Mumbai, Coimbatore, Pondicherry and Delhi (to be confirmed) Group challenges

Incubators and accelerators Mentoring Individual mentoring Career coaching Skills workshops Authentic leadership Career development Attention management Public speaking Site visits Social enterprises Incubators and accelerators Innovation tours Colleges and schools

What we’re looking for Spark India fellows must be: Committed to self-improvement Interested in careers in social impact Open to constructive criticism Be willing to support other fellows in the cohort Be open-minded and non-judgmental Resilient, both physically and emotionally Empathetic and compassionate Disciplined Humble Self-starters with initiative

The difference Spark India can make

Spark India Applications deadline 28th Feb Flight bookings & logistics timeline Applications deadline 28th Feb Flight bookings & logistics 10 day fellowship Crowd-funding challenge February March April May June July August/September Interviews and selection (25-30th March) Crowdfunding challenge Pre departure meetings

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED How to apply Complete the Spark India application form, available from the Social Impact Lab website>Opportunities>Spark India Submit your application by Thursday 28th February at 5pm LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Those successful will be notified of an interview date within two weeks of application (15th March 2019). Interviews will be held in the last week before the Easter break (25th-30th March) Successful fellows will be appointed by 5th April 2019. Please download and read the FAQS on the Spark India page before emailing with questions. *Due to the high volume of applications, we will not be offering feedback on unsuccessful applications at the application stage *

How to answer the application questions successfully Be yourself – don’t try to write what you think we want to hear Draw on your experiences to substantiate claims about your character/ambition Your experiences don’t have to be directly related to the programme, but should express your values and character Be honest about your limitations, and how the programme will help to address them Don’t make dishonest or exaggerated claims Re-read your answers, or show them to a friend. How do you come across? Is it an accurate reflection of your personality?