What Is the GSP Fellowship?
GSP – Gramin Shiksha Parivartan Fellowship is a two-year immersive program focused on transforming rural education through:
- Project-Based Learning in Mathematics
- Science
- Life Skills.
Fellows mentor bright students in innovative ways while collaborating with government school teachers and headmasters to build sustainable, community-driven learning models.
Responsibilities of a Fellow
Conduct regular classroom sessions in government schools across Shirol tehsil, Kolhapur.
Facilitate project-based activities focused on Math, Science, and Life Skills.
Build curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners.
Collaborate with other fellows to design interactive session modules.
Integrate local context and real-world problems into classroom learning.
Mentor students in designing simple models and solutions for their communities.
Conduct household visits to build strong relationships with parents.
Work closely with teachers, Headmasters, and local stakeholders.
Collect, document, and share feedback to improve program outcomes.
You’ll maintain detailed records of your work, reflect on teaching practices, and coordinate with the Project Coordinator and Head to ensure smooth program execution and continuous learning.
Core Training Modules
🗣️ Presentation & Facilitation Skills
Learn how to design and lead dynamic classroom experiences that inspire and engage.🧠 Constructive Evaluation
Understand how to assess students through observation, creativity, and reflection—not just marks.🎲 Activity-Based Learning
Explore hands-on methods to turn lessons into real-life experiences that stick.
How to Become a GSP Fellow?
1. Interview
A one-on-one interaction to understand your motivation, vision, and alignment with GSP’s mission.
2. Demonstration of Facilitation Skill
Conduct a live session in a real classroom to showcase your ability to engage and inspire students.
3. Written Examination
A test designed to assess your analytical and subject matter skills in Science, Mathematics, Problem Solving
Fellowship in Action
Supriya is a dedicated GSP Fellow who immersed herself in the learning world of students from day one.
In the academic year 2019–20 alone, she conducted over 180 sessions. Her creativity was infectious — she wrote street plays and encouraged students like Sayali from Shiradwad High School to write poetry.
This journey didn’t just impact students — it helped Supriya uncover her own immense confidence and leadership potential.
You can apply if
You are an Indian citizen
Age above 21 years
Can speak English and Marathi (Must)
Love to teach children
You are diploma/degree holder in education
Motivated to work with teachers
Love mentoring ideas
Open to challenges of ground
Know govt. school system well and feel it should transform
Our Other Initiatives
We organize visits from professionals like doctors, police officers, farmers, actors, cycle repairers, and businesspeople. These sessions offer students real-life insights into different careers and spark curiosity about future possibilities. Children learn directly from the experiences and stories of these individuals, helping bridge the gap between aspiration and reality.
During the August-September Month of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, we staged over 40 street plays across communities. These performances addressed pressing societal topics such as:
Life after floods
Water conservation and pollution
Addiction
Sanitation and hygiene
Caste discrimination
Dowry system
The plays reached over 10,000 people, using performance art to raise awareness and inspire dialogue.
We take students out of the classroom and into real-world learning environments. Visits include:
Milk collection centers
Rural life museums
Organic farms
Gram Panchayats
Banks
Sugar seed banks
Dams
Fisheries
These experiences deepen their understanding of agriculture, local governance, finance, and rural livelihoods
A creative storytelling and writing workshop where children explore the process of building stories. Through interactive sessions, they learn about character development, plot structure, and the power of narrative in everyday life.
Students from various centers participated in a Rakhi-making workshop and later sold their handmade Rakhis within their schools and communities. This initiative encouraged creativity, entrepreneurship, and community bonding.
Our team regularly conducts home visits to better understand the socio-economic context of our students. Parent meetings are also organized to:
Share student progress
Explain the goals of our programs
Strengthen the support system between school, family, and community
These interactions create trust and ensure alignment with the child’s developmental needs.
A festive learning experience where children took part in:
Chandelier and diya making
Creative competitions
Movie screenings
This camp not only celebrated tradition but also nurtured teamwork and artistic expression.
We distributed 5 mobile library boxes, each containing 100 science-related books, to local schools. This initiative was aimed at cultivating a love for science and promoting independent reading habits among students.
An all-encompassing extracurricular event including:
Bonfire activities
Night sky observation
This unique program helped students connect with nature, science, and each other, fostering creativity and curiosity outside the classroom.
This interactive workshop gave students the chance to meet real authors and explore how stories and poems are created. It allowed budding writers to ask questions, gain insights, and feel inspired by literary professionals.
In celebration of National Science Day, we host a two-week-long science festival packed with:
Student-led innovation projects
Science quizzes
Meetings with scientists
Science instrument competitions
These events promote scientific thinking, innovation, and inquiry-based learning.
Each of these initiatives reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are confident, aware, and engaged citizens. Your support helps us continue and expand these efforts.