Application and Qualification

The kanthari course differs from conventional leadership programs in several ways: Each cohort is highly diverse. Participants are from different backgrounds, come with various different project ideas and expertise, hail from all around the world and some have a physical or sensory disability. We accept beginners who have never worked in the social and/or environmental […]

kanthari offers a 12-month lasting course. The course is split into an online and an on-campus part. Every year, the course starts online in the beginning of April (6 weeks). This is a preparation that lays the foundation for the on-campus training. Then, the on-campus part will start around the end of May (7 months).

Every year kanthari receives hundreds of applications from around the world. However, to ensure high-quality training, kanthari accommodates a maximum of 25 participants per academic year who are chosen through a stringent six-step selection process.   Step 1: Application via online application form. Step 2: Initial interview: Our intake team will interview you via a

– You will need to have an idea for a social and or environmental project/venture that will create a mindset change and/or a positive impact in your community, or you are running your venture already and you are at a point where you need new input and/or additional skills & tools. – You will need

Applications for the kanthari course are welcome anytime. However, June to December would be the ideal time to apply for the upcoming course that starts in April of the following year. Applications that come in once the selection for the upcoming course is finalized will be considered for the next course.

Yes. Once you submit your application successfully you will get an automated confirmation email. If you have not received it, please check the application submission page once again and make sure that you clicked the ‘submit’ button. Also check your spam box, as it sometimes lands there. If you did not receive the confirmation email

There are 6 different rounds involved in the selection process. Therefore, the process will take between one to two months. Therefore, it is important that you apply as early as possible.

kanthari will prepare you to start your social project/initiative. A certificate of completion will be issued to participants who complete the full course successfully. Additionally, you will be able to do a state examination on social entrepreneurship. For this you receive a governmental certificate by Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS).