Gaky's Light Fellowship 2013 Application Open !!!
- Get a professional job in your field of study.
- Create jobs and new opportunities for yourself and others.
- Learn how to be a change-maker in society.
- Think bigger! Find possibilities everywhere.
What is the Gaky's Light Fellowship?
- A 90% scholarship for Intermediate Education.
- Weekly workshops in English, technology, journalism, career development, and entrepreneurship.
- An intensive professional mentorship program.
- A community of passionate, committed Fellows ready to work hard to make an impact on society.
The Fellowship has two goals: 1) Employment (getting a job) and 2) Enterprise creation (creating jobs). Each Fellow is paired with a mentor, completes an internship, and works in a team to create a new business or enterprise.
Who can apply?
- Candidates have passed the SLC exam or will take it in 2013, to start Intermediate study in July 2013.
- To be considered for a Fellowship, candidates must demonstrate:
Financial need – inability or severe strain to cover cost of Intermediate Education
Contextual need – little or no education in the family; limited access to guidance
What are my responsibilities?
- Meet at the GL study center in Pokhara every Saturday.
- 10% of school expenses (details below).
- A summer internship between two years of Intermediate school.
- Minimum two years in Nepal after the end of the Fellowship.
What financial aid is provided?
Gaky's Light Student
| School Scholarship | • 90% of all school fees | • 10% of all school fees, up to Rs. 10,000• Security Deposit |
| Dress | • Two sets each year | • None |
| Books | • 100% of basic (standard) books | • Notebooks, pens, extra primers, etc. |
| Rent | • GL group housing free rent | • 100% Rent if not in group housing |
| Food & Transportation | • Group housing: Monthly stipend Rs. 2000• Living at home: Monthly Rs. 500 | • Additional food and transportation expenses (Not including weekly meeting travel costs) |
| Tuition classes | • None | • 100% of Tuition classes |
Additional Training and Special Project Grants
Gaky's Light students have the option of applying for funding for additional courses and training programs, beyond those provided in the GL curriculum. These might include in-depth technology workshops, arts classes, leadership conferences, etc.
Students may also design and apply for grants for well-designed, creative independent projects. Special Projects may range from an exhibit, to a technological design, to development of an online platform or program, to seed funding for a viable business plan.
How do I apply?
Preliminary applications are due by 5pm on April 12, 2013 (Chaitra 30, 2069). Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
1. Applications can be picked up at a Site Partner, or the Alternatives Office (Big FM building, New Road, Pokhara), or download from www.alternativesnepal.org.np.
2. Return your completed application to a site partner or Alternatives by 5pm on April 12, or email your application to application@alternativesnepal.org.np.
A Written Exam will be given to selected candidates in May (Baishak) 2013. Candidates will be notified by phone.
Interviews will be conducted in Late May and June (Jestha) 2013.
Finalists will be announced at the end of June (3rd Week of Asar) 2013.
HURRY UP TO APPLY !!!
Click here to download GL Fellowship 2013 Poster. (Nepalese Language, English Language)
Click here to download GL Fellowship 2013 Student Leaflet. (Nepalese Language, English Language)
December 10, 2012 (Pokhara, Kaski). The human rights community, civil society organizations and the civil society celebrated the 64th Human Rights Day in Pokhara, Nepal with the slogan "My voice counts ". Thousands of people took part in the Human Rights Rally organized on 10 December 2010. The rally started from Sabhagriha Chowk, Pokhara at 8:00 am and marched through Newroad, BP Chowk, and assembled in Human Rights Chowk. Dozens of civil society organizations and human rights activists took part in the rally. 
August 18, 2012 (Pokhara, Kaski). On the occasion of International Youth Day 2012, Alternatives organized GL Fellowship Distribution Program to formally award student with fellowship. The event was held on August 18, 2012 on the premises of Alternatives Office. 
July 10, 2012 (Kalika, Kaski). Alternatives organized 3 day orientation program of GLFP for the selected students which was held on July 7-9, 2012. The orientation program was conducted to familiarize student with other fellows and develop their different types of skills. The program was held on Hotel Livable of Kalika VDC, Kaski. 