Navani Rising Generations Fellowship
The Navani Rising Generations Fellowship Omega is a one-week residential programme designed to help school students in grades 9–12 discover and develop their leadership potential. Set in the Yercaud hills of Tamil Nadu, it brings together academic rigour, philosophical dialogue, and outdoor adventure in a single immersive experience – equipping participants with the values, skills, and self-awareness to lead with confidence and purpose.
Participation is open only to residents of India.
Second Edition
We are delighted to share that the second edition of the Navani Rising Generations Fellowship – Omega, held from 6 – 13 April 2026, has been concluded. A unique leadership development initiative for high school students (Grades 9–12). The Second Edition was held at INME Camp in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. The programme brought together 28 young participants from across India for a week of immersive learning.
Through values-based leadership modules and experiential activities, the Fellowship encouraged students to reflect deeply, discover their inner strengths, and define their individual leadership styles. The program was moderated by Class 2 GPBF Fellows, Shriti Pandey and Prachi Singhal, who skillfully guided participants through engaging sessions focused on self-awareness, collaboration, and purpose-driven action.
- Currently enrolled in Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 (ages 14–17)
- Academically curious, with active engagement in extracurricular activities
- Strong written and spoken command of English
- A collaborative team player who embraces challenge and takes initiative
- Socratic dialogue Thought-provoking discussions on readings from Machiavelli, Plato, Rousseau, and others — building critical thinking and the ability to hold nuanced views.
- Outdoor adventures Rock climbing, rappelling, adventure treks, and obstacle courses that test resilience and foster genuine teamwork.
- Theatre workshop Interactive drama sessions that build confidence, creative expression, and public presence.
- Community engagement Hands-on activities that connect participants to the world beyond the campus and ground leadership in service
- Academic edge Leadership experiences at Omega directly strengthen statements of purpose and university applications, particularly for those considering study abroad.
- Intellectual growth Engagement with canonical texts and structured dialogue sharpens analytical thinking and the capacity to articulate ideas under pressure.
- Self-awareness Participants discover their personal leadership style through reflection, mentorship, and real challenge — not just theory.
- Global perspective Connecting with students from across India, fellows learn to think across contexts and engage meaningfully with different worldviews.
