Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the Lead Like Gandhi Fellowship. You will need to be nominated by a Guardian or an Ambassador who believes that you can contribute greatly to the well-being of our world, and to whom this Fellowship can have powerful value and impact.

There are 4 steps to the Application Process

Step 1 : Get Nominated by a Guardian

You may have a Guardian that has nominated you for this Fellowship or you can choose one of the Guardians / Ambassadors from the profiles in the slider below.

Please ensure you fit the nomination criteria below

You must be a CXO or senior leader of any organisation – corporate, non-profit, government, institutional.

You must want to imbibe some of Gandhiji’s values and his spirit and learn deeply about Gandhiji, as a leader and as an extraordinary human.

You are dis-satisfied with the status quo, and have a desire to effect change in the world, and be willing to act on it

Step 2 : Contribution Structure

The contribution every Fellow makes is to Head Held High Foundation, a non-profit that is in action in accordance to Gandhiji’s principles – to help eradicate poverty in the world. Your contribution covers the program activities, accommodation, materials, local travel and food (Travel to Fellowship venue is not covered). The stay is a comfortable one, either at a Heritage hotel or at a 5 star hotel.

Your contribution is voluntary and has been categorised based on the sector you are involved in and the size of the organisation. You can also contribute what you want if you are financially constrained and we can consider some part scholarships.

Recommended Contributions :

NGO / Charities / Government Organisation:
5000 – 8000 USD (INR 3.5 – 6L)

Medium Sized Companies:
(USD 10 – 200 million in Revenues)
12000 – 15000 USD (INR 8.5 – 10.5L)

Large Sized Companies:
(USD 200million > in Revenues)
18000 – 20000 USD (INR 12.5 – 14L)

Step 3 : Expression of Interest

Nominations are made by Ambassadors and Guardians for the Lead Like Gandhi Fellowship. If you are interested and would like to get nominated, please do connect with one of the Ambassadors and Guardians that you may know.

Help us get to know you. Please respond to these questions thoughtfully, and after some reflection. Capture your responses to the questions below in a short video.

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1. What do you believe are the three most important elements that we need to have in our world for our future generations to thrive? Do provide some context, if you wish.
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2. What do you believe makes a great leader? Please describe.
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3. What would you like to accomplish from the Lead Like Gandhi Fellowship, for yourself, your organisation, and the world?
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Full Name*
Organisation Name*
Designation*
Email*
Phone Number*
Associated Guardian / Ambassador*
Postal Address*
What is the amount you would like to contribute towards this endeavour? (INR / USD)*
Please select the dates from the list below that you would be interested in attending. The actual starting point of the Fellowship is the preceding day at 6pm at the same venue.*

Step 4 : Committee Review

The Admissions Committee will then review the expression of interest and the video, perhaps engage in another conversation with you, and provide an answer in 2 weeks. The Applications Committee consists of members from the Gandhi Ashram and Head Held High Foundation.

We are excited to have Fellows who can be powerful change Agents in the World.