YIF – Pathways

Post-Fellowship Pathways | A Yearlong Fellowship | A Fellow For Life

The post-Fellowship journeys of YIF alumni are as varied and inspiring as the unique academic and professional paths that brought them to the program. For many, their year at Ashoka serves as a launching pad—solidifying career ambitions or offering the courage to make bold career pivots. Some have enriched their perspectives through the semester abroad, immersing themselves in new cultures and ideas. Others have harnessed the entrepreneurial spirit fostered at YIF, founding ventures across diverse industries. Many Fellows have deepened their research interests, advancing to prestigious universities worldwide for higher studies. For others, the YIF experience has opened doors to meaningful employment opportunities with leading organisations.

Each Fellow leaves with a stronger sense of purpose, ready to carve out their unique trajectory.

Get Recruited

The Career Development Office provides dynamic and diverse career opportunities to its students and alumni. The office facilitates campus placements and internships while assisting students in professional skill development. The Career Preparatory Program is the office’s flagship event to strengthen student profiles before placements begin. The office provides support to each student, guiding them through every step of their journey in building a fulfilling career. 

Organisations that have recruited from the Fellowship in the past include:

 

Study Further

The Office of Postgraduate Studies organises information sessions and relevant workshops for students throughout the year. Additionally, members of the Ashoka community, many of whom have studied at the world’s leading institutions themselves, continue to provide formal and informal support in applying to institutions of further study. Several Fellows, either immediately after graduating from Ashoka or later, have gone on to pursue graduate and doctoral programmes at aspirational institutions and have also secured coveted scholarships. These include:

 

Start an Organisation

Apply to the 5-month long Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) programme at Ashoka University’s Infoedge Centre for Entrepreneurship to incubate, develop and test your idea through a support structure that brings together a network of founders, entrepreneurs, mentors and investors.

Many alumni have carried forward their ELM projects as EiRs. Alumni have developed models to improve cash flow for small businesses, found a way to democratise earning through writing, promoted menstrual hygiene, and more, through the support of the EiR programme. Most recently, YourQuote was selected for the prestigious Y-Combinator.

Organisations started by Fellows include:

Pursue a Semester or Summer Abroad

Ashoka’s academic collaborations give Fellows an opportunity to apply for an exchange programme at Sciences Po, Paris and a summer school at the Salzburg Global Media Academy. Fellows have also benefitted from application fee waivers for graduate degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and HEC Paris. Partnerships evolve year on year, kindly refer to the website for any updated information.