About the Fellowship
The One Future Fellowship is the first of its kind social justice and feminist leadership program for women, queer and trans folks from South Asia. We believe in the power of each person leading change and invest in germinating such leadership in underrepresented communities and pockets of the world. We nurture value-led social justice leaders who radically transform every space they occupy.
One Future Fellows Are
Shaping a Just World
One Future Fellows Are
Shaping a Just World
Turn Challenges Into Impact
with a
structured journey
Live Expert Sessions
Dive into our 3-hour weekly sessions that prioritise a participatory learning model to foster the co-creation of knowledge centring your lived experiences. Each session is designed differently, which includes a range of elements from classroom-style learning, workshops and immersive experiences that work for inviting you to engage deeply with foundational leadership concepts in social justice.
Vibrant
Community
Join a community of fellow learners and alumni who share your passion for social justice! Our program is your gateway to a network offering lifelong support, continuous learning opportunities, and collaborative advocacy.
Peer
Coaching
1:1 coaching focused on skill development, recognition and development of a personal value system, and actioning our intention. Each participant is provided with an option for five intensive coaching sessions, broken down into monthly one-hour sessions.
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Action
Projects
Central to the fellowship, fellows undertake micro-action projects and a capstone project to apply their learnings practically and promote social justice. Each learning phase includes reflection papers and skill assignments, integrating theory with action. Projects, either individual or collaborative, convert theoretical insights into real-world impact.
Explore the fellowship journey
Arc 1
Starting from who we are and what we carry with us as we enter this space.
Arc 2
Developing a strong understanding of who we are in relation with others and how this translates into our leadership journeys.
Arc 3
Creating an actionable skill base for building power with others and learning to engage with systems around us.
Arc 4
Building a plan for a sustainable leadership journey after the fellowship.
Selection Process
Start your Fellowship
Journey Today
Applications
Applications for the next cohort are now open. Express your interest using the form above!
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Assignments
We will accept them on a rolling basis till November 29, 2026.
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Interviews
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis from September 2026.
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Selections
You will be informed of the final selections in December 2026.
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Who Can Apply?
One Future Fellowship Team
Vandita Morarka
Founder and CEO
Arshiya Kochar
Lead, Programs
Mayank Kamboj
Associate, Programs
Simoni Agarwal
Senior Associate
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fellowship's capacity and geographic scope?
We're expanding our reach for the upcoming edition. This includes participants from South Asia, not just India.
What should applicants know about the process? Are reapplications accepted?
The application process requires thoughtful and candid responses, and we accept and encourage applications in various formats, so potential fellows can help us get to know them better. Past rejection doesn't bar reapplication. We value honesty and critical engagement in applications.
How does the fellowship address financial constraints?
We offer need-based financial aid to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent potential fellows from applying. The full programme fee is INR 20,000, with fully and partially funded seats available. However, all fellows are required to pay a minimum non-refundable fee of INR 10,000.
What level of engagement is expected? Are there opportunities after completion?
The fellowship demands a 12 -hour weekly commitment. It’s primarily a developmental program, so while it doesn’t guarantee post-program placements, it significantly enhances leadership skills in social justice.
Is there any preparatory course offered?
Yes! Two short self paced pre-courses on Social Justice and Feminist Leadership are available to all participants. They are optional and free, aiming to align the knowledge level of incoming fellows.
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