Youth Involve: The NODE Fellowship

Creating Spaces for Young Dreams to Thrive.

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Since 2012, the Youth Involve program has nurtured 33 dynamic young changemakers across 6 Northeastern states—many of whom continue to lead inspiring community initiatives, social enterprises, and nonprofit ventures. Building on this foundation, we now enter an exciting new chapter for young people who deeply understand their communities, carry strong hopes for change, and are putting thoughtful ideas to action.  Welcome to Youth Involve: The NODE Fellowship —a renewed commitment to nurturing local leadership and strengthening youth-led transformation in Assam, Mizoram, and Nagaland. 

Youth Involve: The NODE Fellowship creates spaces where young leaders can trust their instincts, nurture their aspirations, and grow their initiatives with guidance and support. By connecting these local nodes of change, we aim to strengthen a network of grounded, community-rooted leadership shaping the region’s future from within. NODE stands for: Nurture – leadership and relationships, Organize – collective action and networks, Develop – grounded, community-rooted solutions and Empower – young people to shape their own futures.

It’s not just a fellowship – it’s a network of youth who choose to stay, build, and lead in their own communities.

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Call for Applications: Youth Involve – The NODE Fellowship

Dear Young Change-Maker,

Do you see opportunities to make a real difference in your village, town, or community in Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland? Are you passionate about creating more inclusive and thriving local futures? At Youth Involve: The NODE Fellowship, we believe your ideas and energy are exactly what your community needs. We invite motivated, community-rooted youth aged 21–35 to join fellowship journey to grow your social initiative or venture —with the support, learning, and network to take it forward.

This is a 3-year fellowship journey with 24 months of financial support. The first six months focus on immersion, followed by two years of sustained support, mentorship and strengthening your initiative. The final phase supports you in grounding your work independently within your community.

What the Fellowship Offers

  • Training & Learning:  Build skills in community engagement, leadership, facilitation, and constitutional values—grounded in the realities of Northeast India.
  • Mentorship & Coaching:  Receive structured, long-term support from Youth Involve alumni and mentors familiar with the region’s challenges and potential.
  • Resources & Networks: Access connections, and support systems that will help you translate your initiative into sustainable, long-term impact.
  • Join a diverse cohort of fellow changemakers working across Assam, Mizoram, and Nagaland. Learn, grow, and lead together.

Who Can Apply

  • Youth from Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland aged 21–35
  • Already developing / leading a community-based initiative or social venture
  • Deeply committed to a 3-year fellowship journey of action and reflection
  • Open to learning, collaboration, and long-term impact

How to Apply

Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
Apply here: Application Form

Your application includes a 5-minute video and 1 community reference

Video Guideline: Record an unedited video (max 5 minutes) covering the following: Introduce yourself with your name, age, and connection to Assam, Mizoram, or Nagaland. Share what drives your passion for social change. Talk about your initiative—what you do, who you work with, and the impact you aim to create. Explain why your work matters locally and how the NODE Fellowship will support your journey. End with why you’re excited to join the fellowship.  

For clarifications please refer to the FAQs and you may also write to: yi_node@boscoinstitute.org