Join the Committee — Nakshatra Foundation

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Review Applications

Read teacher nominations, review marksheets, and assess each application against the foundation's criteria. Your judgement shapes which children receive support.

~3 hrs/month

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Vote on Scholarships

Each application is voted on by the full committee. Unanimous decisions for approval, majority for rejection. Every child gets a fair review from multiple perspectives.

Quarterly meetings

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Spot Checks

Occasionally verify that approved students are enrolled and fees have been correctly applied. Ensures accountability and deters fraud.

Optional — 1–2x/year

01About You

Full Name *

Current Title / Role *

Organisation / Institution

Location *

Email *

Mobile / WhatsApp *

LinkedIn Profile URL

02Your Background

Years of Professional Experience

Highest Education

Areas of Expertise (select all that apply)

Previous NGO / Volunteer Experience

03Availability

Hours available per month

Preferred Meeting Format

Languages You Can Review In

Why do you want to join the Nakshatra Foundation committee? *

04Commitments

I understand this is a voluntary, unpaid role and I am committing my time out of personal dedication to the cause. I will maintain strict confidentiality about all student applications and personal information reviewed as part of this committee. I will declare any conflicts of interest — including personal relationships with applicants or schools — before voting on relevant applications. I commit to reviewing applications objectively, based only on the published criteria — without bias of caste, religion, gender, or region. I understand that the Foundation reserves the right to remove committee members for violations of these commitments.

We will review your application and reach out within 2 weeks.
Questions? Email [email protected]

What to Expect

3–5 committee members — small, focused, high-trust group
Quarterly review meetings — video call, 90 minutes
Online application portal — review at your own pace
Documented decisions — every vote recorded with reasoning
2-year initial term — renewable by mutual agreement
Named in annual report — public recognition of your contribution

Who We're Looking For

We value diversity of perspective over credentials. Ideal committee members are:

Educators or former educators who understand merit
Finance or legal professionals for accountability
Social workers with grassroots India experience
Diaspora professionals who grew up in India
Anyone with deep personal motivation to give back

3–5

Committee Seats Available

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Thank You for Stepping Up

Your expression of interest has been received. We will review your application carefully and be in touch within 2 weeks. This means more than you know.

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