We are delighted to announce the selected applicants for the first edition of the Marjorie Fernandes Internship (MFI) Program for undergraduate students. This marks an important milestone in our effort to support young minds interested in critical financial and economic issues from a people-centric perspective.
The response to the inaugural call for applications was overwhelming, with a large number of applications pouring in from undergraduate students across the country—reflecting a growing interest in grassroots finance, justice, and public policy. We thank each and every applicant for the enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and effort shown in the application process.
After a careful and rigorous selection process, we are excited to welcome the first cohort of interns, who bring with them diverse academic backgrounds, regional contexts, and a shared commitment to equity and justice.
Meet the selected interns here:
- Garima Jain – BA Economics Hons- YEAR- 3rd, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
- Prajakta Upadhayay – B.A. Social sciences, enrolled in third year, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
- Nandana Raveendran – BA Economics (Hons.) with Statistics Minor, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
- Diya Juyal – Bachelor of Commerce, 4th year, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
- Jess Tresa Joseph – BA(Hons) Economics, 4th year, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
- Hajira Safa Rabiya – LL.B, Second Year, BMS College of Law, Bangalore
- Nihal Koneru – BSc. Economics and Finance, 2027, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR
Congratulations to the selected candidates!
Read more about the internship here.
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