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ISB YLP -Young Leaders Program
ISB introduces the Young Leaders Program (YLP), a first-of-its-kind platform for undergraduate students from different undergraduate streams to take the first step towards becoming a global leader in the corporate world vide structured cutting edge learning and mentorship programmes.
YLP provides guaranteed admission to a future, much sought after, One Year Post Graduate Program(PGP) at ISB, contingent upon completion of one year and nine months of work experience.
The YLP admits gets to interact with students and alums from different professional and educational backgrounds, learn from distinguished resident and international faculty and go through research based contemporary curriculum.

Essays of ISB YLP:
ISB YLP Stage-1 Essay 1
Tell us about two of your most significant accomplishments. (300 words max)

ISB YLP Stage-1 (Video)
If we were to admit one more student to this YLP batch, make a compelling argument as to why that student should be you? (90 seconds)

ISB YLP Stage-2
Last year (2010-11) these were the Stage II Essays, for this year the essays are yet to come

Give a candid description of yourself, stressing on the personal characteristics you feel to be your strengths and weaknesses, giving examples when necessary. (300 words max)

ISB YLP Stage-2 Essay 2(2010-11)
What is your career aspiration immediately after graduating from ISB? (300 words max)

ISB YLP Stage-2 Essay 3(2010-11)
Please provide additional information, that will significantly affect the consideration of your application to the ISB. (300 words)


Benefits of YLP Program -
The accomplished undergraduates who make it to YLP, will undergo through a curriculum which will enable them to focus on their career in a structured manner and accelerate their professional growth. The youngsters who make it to this program enjoy the following perks:

• Guaranteed Admission into the one year PGP: The admit, during his final undergraduate year, will secure admission into the future PGP, contingent upon completion of one year and nine months of work experience.
• Cutting edge Learning and Mentorship Program:
• The admit will be mentored by experienced ISB counselors to enable him/her navigate his/her career path during the two pre-PGP years.
• During his/her work tenure, the admit will be attending four intensive weekend programs on the ISB Campus at a gap of six months each.
• YLP Scholarship: Each youngster who makes it to this program, will be granted a YLP scholarship of 1 Lakh, in addition to the existing need, merit and corporate scholarships which all PGP students contest for.
• Build Network: The admits will be connected to a group of YLP peers-like minded high-end achievers – as well as the ISB student community and alumni. Admits can interact, share their experiences and build a network for life.

YLP admits unable to complete 1 year and 9 months of work experience by April, year 2, have an option to join by April, year 3.

Application Process

Application Requirements: To be considered for admission, an applicant must be in his/her pre-final year of graduation.

Each candidate will go through three stages of detailed screening before he is selected. The screening process will require the candidate to submit online applications including a video (90 seconds). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit GMAT scores and appear for an on-campus selection process.

Application process – Stage 1
Candidates applying to Stage 1 will need to submit:

• Academic details
• Non-academic interests
• 1 Essay
• A 90 seconds video
• Resume
• Application fee of INR 1,000

Application process – Stage 2
Candidates shortlisted from Stage 1 will then be asked to submit:

• A GMAT score
• 3 Essays
• 2 Evaluations

Application process – Stage 3
Candidates shortlisted from Stage 2 will be invited to the ISB campus for the Final Selection Process which will include an interview.

The YLP admit, in year 2 of work, will be entitled to contest for a merit based scholarship (and a need based scholarship, where applicable) vide a separate application and interview process.

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