3. 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.
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5. 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
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7. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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12. Placed at universities in the USA, the UK, Australia
IFP : India Statistics
8 years, 8 selections 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)
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14. 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
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15. Refining the Review process
Academic background
Demonstrated Social Commitment
Proven Leadership Potential
TARGET GROUP
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18. 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%
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20. 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
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21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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’.

26. 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
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27. 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.
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28. IFP India : Contact Details
Mailing address :
IFP, 12, Hailey Road, New Delhi
for Enquiries :
Website for further Information :
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