2 different Youth Scholarship Programmes as listed below. Please apply fast, the last date for application deadlines are very near.

1. COMMUTINY - A Youth Fellowship Programme
2. International Youth Exchange Programme 2008-09

• who have a deep interest to get engaged in social change processes
• who already have experience of setting up or being involved in a social change project or have volunteering experience
• who have already demonstrated social change initiative/s on the ground.

• proficiency in Hindi or English
• ability to commit 1 year for fellowship work
• openness to learn
• ability to 'walk their talk'
• spirit of collaboration
• intent to dialogue
• appreciation of the principles of diversity and - non-violence
• commitment of the head, heart and hands to issues of social concern

• Preparing youth for adaptability, self-knowledge, time/stress/conflict management, and a sense of responsibility, accountability, organisation, teamwork and an opportunity to learn one or more languages.
• Facilitate life skills development through opportunities that teach interaction and coping skills, teach decision making skills, sharpen communication skills, teach leadership skills, encourage critical thinking, which all leads to participants confidence and self esteem.
• To create among participants from Canada and India an increased awareness, understanding and appreciation of the socio-economic and cultural realities of international society.
• To foster among young participants a greater understanding as a basis for meaningful collaboration in local and international development.
• To foster among participants the understanding that they are members of an interdependent world.
• To provide participants with unique and hands-on learning opportunities.
• To promote intercultural understanding and mutual respect.

• Participant should be in the age group of 18 to 23 yrs. (flexible in case of females)
• Has to stay in the program for 6 months continuously
• Possess a valid passport
• SPYM and CWY will bear the expenses of the selected participants for their boarding & lodging, international airfare, Medical Insurance in Canadian phase, local transportation, pocket money etc. during the exchange program.
• Selected participants will have to pay Rs. 16,000/- (sixteen thousand non-refundable) as a registration fee and visa processing fee to participate in the six months duration international Youth exchange program in Canada and India.