YUVA National Fellowship Program 2026

The YUVA National Fellowship Program 2026 is a structured six-month fellowship for young leaders to implement social impact projects in education, healthcare, environment and governance across India. Fellows work on on-ground projects with mentorship, capacity-building workshops, and mid-term reviews leading to a final project scaling phase. Participants receive mentorship, an official YUVA Fellowship certificate upon completion, and access to a national alumni network. The programme places fellows in community projects across 28 Indian states.

Mentorship from experienced mentors, an official YUVA Fellowship certificate, access to a national alumni network and hands-on experience leading community projects.

Applicants aged 18 to 30 who can commit 8–10 hours per week for six months; open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and early-career professionals with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.