Student Fellowship Program - pollinate group

Shaping Future Change-Makers:the Student Fellowship Program for Empowering Emerging Leaders

The Impact You Will Create

As a student fellow, you’ll collaborate with like-minded peers and experienced mentors on real-world projects aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. Through workshops, fieldwork, and mentorship sessions, you’ll develop valuable skills in leadership, innovation, and social entrepreneurship. You will deepen your understanding of cultural diversity as you set out to do fieldwork in rural and urban settings in India. By the end of the program you will be able to solve complex and interdisciplinary problems to achieve positive social impact and be a global citizen.

Embark on your path with determination!

Join The Student fellowship program

Pollinate Group empowers marginalised women in India and Nepal as entrepreneurs so they can earn an income, learn valuable skills, and step into leadership roles. The ripple effect of this change helps lift generations out of poverty and ensures communities have increased resources and are resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Join our program dedicated to creating lasting change aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fellows engage in collaborative initiatives that use their skills and knowledge while valuing local and indigenous knowledge of the beneficiaries Pollinate Group works with.

By becoming a fellow, you will be joining a community that is committed to development issues. Our past fellows and faculty members have come from diverse departments like humanitarian engineering, development studies, social work, computer science, business and finance, and more. It truly takes transdisciplinary perspectives to come together and solve social problems of the world today.

Eligibility Criteria

Our ideal fellows are:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course who are yet to graduate.
Proficient in English with any additional language as a strong advantage.
Possess a passport with validity up to December 2026.
Dedicated to personal growth.
Open to immersive experiences and mentorship.
Seeking to align their actions with their values.
Curios to explore and tackle challenges head-on.

Confused? Do not worry, feel free to submit an Expression of Interest below.

Expression of interest

2025 Placements open now

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Our Upcoming Cohorts:

The following fellowship programs will run for 28 days, designed to fit between university commitments and the holidays for an immersive experience.

November - December 2025

January - February 2026

June - July 2026

November - December 2026

For additional fellowships outside of these cycles, contact us at rakshika.k@pollinategroup.org

Words from Our Community

Hear from those who've experienced it

Explore a wealth of testimonials from individuals who have walked the path you’re considering. Dive into their stories, filled with insights, challenges, and triumphs, as they share their firsthand experiences with the program.

Jonathon Liew

Bachelor of Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics RMIT

“The last three weeks have been turly eye opening and incredible. With Pollinate we have been able to go to so many communities and visit the Suryamukhi there, be able to interview

Leilani Mya Moore

Bachelor of Social Work/ Bachelor of Criminology and Justice- University of the Sunshine Coast

“The fellowship has been an amazing experience where I got to witness how Pollinate Group is addressing gender discrimination, poverty and climate change

through empowering women in the community with clean energy products and entrepreneurship skills. the staff supported me so much throughout the project and provided valuable insights that I could apply not only in the context of the project but within my professional and personal life as well. I have come away with new skills and confidence, new perspectives and new friends, something I would have never gained if I didn't take this opportunity. pollinate group is doing amazing work in resisting oppressive systems through belief in the community and the inherent strength each person has within themselves. Thank you PG for everything !”

Experience a transformative journey

Invest in four weeks with the Pollinate team, actively engaging with our women entrepreneurs and their communities to gain firsthand insight into their challenges and needs.
Become part of an exclusive cohort of 8 to 12 participants, forming a vibrant community of individuals committed to catalyzing positive change.
Connect with professionals representing diverse industries and roles, fostering collaboration across disciplines and broadening your professional network.
Embrace the richness of diverse cultures while collaborating with peers and our team, gaining valuable insights into community development from a global perspective.
Engage in hands-on projects in small teams of 3 to 4 members, focusing on strategic endeavors that drive innovation and create meaningful impact by harnessing diverse perspectives and expertise.
Immerse yourself in the field, dedicating 50% of your time to communities to grasp the distinctive needs and aspirations of women entrepreneurs and customers.

Engage with us

Talk to our Fellowships Manager, Rakshika who can answer your questions. You can also learn more about our program from a past fellow. For either, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at rakshika.k@pollinategroup.org & info@pollinategroup.org

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Kindly be advised

Flights, visa expenses, personal travel insurance, and personal expenditures are not encompassed. If you're not participating in a university-covered program, you have the option to raise funds leveraging Pollinate Group's charitable status. A non-refundable deposit of A$500 is required to reserve your spot in a particular program. The fundraising objective must be achieved two weeks before your arrival.
The in-country costs of program facilitation, ground transportation costs, public liability insurance, accommodation in India, two daily meals, and social outings are covered.