New Delhi & South Asia University, this fellowship provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in
they’re tackling and the markets they’re expanding. Then they exit the digital landscape of Bangalore and travel 350km to explore the ruins of Vijayanagar, which in 1500 CE was the richest city in India and the second largest in the medieval world. This is a fellowship of hope and history, a compelling juxtaposition to inspire the spirits and educate the minds of future entrepreneurs. Designed with Claudia Kahindi , a graduate of Oxford and Columbia University, this fellowship provides a unique blend of contemporary innovation and rich historical context, aiming to inspire and educate future entrepreneurs through not only a juxtaposition of hope and history, but technological innovation and cultural heritage as well.
the spiritual and cultural heritage of Kathmandu and its surroundings while cultivating mindfulness through yoga, meditation, and reflection.
INDIA’S SILICON VALLEY KARNATAKA
This is a Fellowship into the heart and history of
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
Indian business. The bustling IT and startup hub of India, Bangalore is the birthplace of great Indian companies like Infosys, Wipro, Byjus, and Polygon. Mixing in this startup culture, students meet and learn from founders of young companies in India to understand the problems
Asian nation in terms of development. This “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is famous for its many beaches, forts, caves, UNESCO Heritage sites, and Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic architecture. It was also well known for its beautiful forests; however,
THE ROOTS OF AN ISLAND SRI LANKA
The oldest democracy in Asia, Sri Lanka is home to 22 million people and the highest-ranked South G
Swami teacher on the river Ganges, Varanasi
its deforestation is now of deep concern. In 1882, the country’s forest density was 82%; in 2019, it was 16.5%. Initially ravaged by Dutch and British tea and coffee plantations, it is now still under threat from population expansion and paddy cultivation. Students also explore Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Known for its vibrant mix of modernity and colonial heritage, the city boasts landmarks like the Galle Face Green promenade, the historic Fort area, and the iconic Gangaramaya Temple. Our students visit Sri Lanka to understand and
engage in a reforestation project. In lowland-southern Sri Lanka, they partner with local experts and volunteers to learn about Sri Lanka’s history and ecology, and get their hands dirty in a replanting and rewilding project to bring back indigenous plants and regenerate habitats for local wildlife. Designed with Revelyn Fernandes , a graduate of the Federal Fluminense University, this Fellowship beckons students to learn about and contribute to this island through toil and the nurturing of its soil.
ways the Jerusalem of India— ancient and worshiped, it’s packed with history, temples, mosques, weavers, and a growing modernity. This Fellowship allows students to engage in environmental action in a most complicated and significant bend in the river: where modern health and science meet ancient beliefs and practices. Designed with Omar Knio , a graduate of University of Chicago’s Masters in Public Policy program, the Fellowship in Varanasi offers students an immersive experience in one of India’s most culturally and religiously significant cities.
CLEANSING THE SACRED VARANASI
The Ganga is India’s most sacred river. Every
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day, millions of Hindus bathe in its water and immerse their dead. And Varanasi is the city on its banks that is most longed for at that moment of death. So, while it is the most sacred—a place to bury and a place to cleanse—it is also the most polluted. For 10 days, our students live in Varanasi and volunteer with a local NGO that is working to clean the river. Varanasi is in many
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