Nikore Associates
High School Fellowship 2022
In partnership with
About
The NA High School Fellowship is a four-week long programme for high school students who are keen to explore the discipline of Economics and Public Policy. It is designed to develop skills in research, report writing, and presentation skills along with hands-on experience in working on live projects.
The Fellows are exposed to the workings of the Nikore Associates community, are assigned a mentor, and receive training across different fields of knowledge. Fellowship participants from diverse backgrounds and domains are encouraged to apply for the Fellowship.
What We Offer
The opportunity to learn the basics of research through hands-on experience with live projects.
The basics of MS Office, writing emails and social media
Activity-based learning imparted through engaging modules, debates, and discussions
Work with a small cohort of young professionals and students seeking to enhance their research skills
Modules
Basics of Research
Academic Research and Report Writing
PowerPoint Presentations and Storylining
Communicating Research Findings
Mentors
Mitali Nikore
Founder, Nikore Associates
Laboni Singh
Advisor, Nikore Associates,
Associate Consultant The Bridgespan Group
Ishita Uppadhayay
Worked as Editorial Associate, Nikore Associates MSc candidate in Philosophy and Public Policy, London School of Economics
Manishka Basak
Graphic Design Lead, Nikore Associates
Mahak Mittal
Advisor, Nikore Associates MBA Student, SPJIMR, Mumbai
Girish Sharma
Research Associate, Nikore Associates
Himanshi Goel
Economics Consultant at ADB
Saloni Gupta
Social Media Lead, Nikore Associates
Schedule
Onboarding and Effective Research
Week 1
Week 2
Professional Writing
Powerpoint Training
Week 3
Week 4
Communicating Research Findings and Live Projects
Application Requirements
Educational and Background Information
Resume
Short Essay
Question
Programme Rigour
The NA High School Fellowship is designed to be a short and rigorous programme. During the course of the Fellowship, Fellows will be expected to meet multiple deadlines.
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On average, all Fellows are expected to put in a minimum of 10 – 12 hours per week.
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The instructors recommend going through the material in advance and spending 30 mins before and after the module for better understanding and retention.
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Fellows will communicate with their mentors using Slack and Zoom.
Selection Criteria
Academic Credentials
Statement of Purpose
Motivation, Maturity, Leadership Abilities
After You Apply
Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you if your application is shortlisted for the next round.
Selected candidates will be asked to pay the programme fees in full within five days of receiving the selection confirmation mail.
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Additional Opportunities
Best Project Prize:
The Fellow that produces the best project in Week 4 will be awarded an additional Certificate acknowledging their performance.
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Letters of Recommendation:​
Fellows that exceed expectations over the course of the programme can also request letters of recommendation from the mentors that they can use for future internship applications or college applications.
Completion Certificate:
All Fellows will be given a Certificate of Completion provided they meet all criteria for successful graduation from the Fellowship programme.
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Eligibility and Deadlines
The NA High School Fellowship is meant for students currently in Grade 11 or 12. Students residing in India who are above the age of 15 but who have not entered college are also eligible to apply.
Early Deadline :- 20th May, 2022
Final Deadline for Fellowship Cohort A :- 1st June, 2022
Final Deadline for Fellowship Cohort B :- 20th June, 2022
Fees
Rs. 18,000 [inclusive of GST]
[Students currently enrolled with CollegeLab will pay a discounted fee of Rs.10,000 inclusive of GST]