7p4c journeys are carried out for a period of 15 days at three different intervals during the year – summer, fall and winter. Each of these cohorts are formed on INVITE ONLY basis, as we keep a limited intake size (< 40) to prevent any dilution of experience for an individual participant.
It is our endevour to invite each participant with a reason in mind. The reason need not be one's age, level of experience or achievements in life. The reason is very simple – a strong desire to live life differently and meaningfully. This desire is the only fuel we need to make the transformation happen. As part of the registration process, we would like to arrange for a Video/Audio Discussion with one of the 7p4c mentors, wherein we could know you better and you could also know the program deeper to be able to make a better decision. You will be intimated of the next steps within a few weeks from the date of our discussion. Once invited, you will be required to complete the registration process within the stipulated deadline.
We follow a Rolling Registration process for each of the three cohorts, in that we accept candidates on first come first serve basis. Therefore, serious candidates are encouraged to apply well before the cohort deadline to be able to maximize their chances of selection in their preferred cohort.
Participants may choose to pursue a 7p4c journey as part of either of three cohorts mentioned below. You may also extend your learning curve with IFT by pursuing the Transformation Project, which is undertaken for a mutually agreed timeframe after the 7p4c journey.
| Cohorts | Travel Dates | Fee for 15-day voyage | Deadline to apply | Maximum Intake per cohort | Seat availability |
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| Spring | Mar 5th - Mar 19th 2015 | $3,800 | 1st Jan 2015 | 30 | Near closure | Apply fast |
| Fall | Sep 14th - Sep 28th 2015 | $4,000 | 1st August 2015 | 30 | Available |
| Winter | Dec 19th - Jan 2nd 2016 | $4,200 | 15th Nov 2015 | 30 | Available |
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Inclusions: Exclusions: All costs related to international airfare, VISA and Insurance Fees, or any other personal or incidental expenses will have to be borne by the participant. |
IFT, together with its family of change agents and partners, has launched a series of grants, awards and bursaries to encourage participants from varied backgrounds to pursue the 7p4c journey. The idea behind introducing these is to bring together an unimaginably diverse group from all spheres of life, regardless of their financial standing.
These awards and grants provided by our partners are primarily merit-based, wherein selection criteria includes performance in a variety of spheres such as academic achievement, business excellence, diversity, creative capabilities, community excellence and leadership potential. In addition, we also provide a series of need-cum-merit-based grants that are provided only to deserving participants with proven financial need. Information on specific eligibility and selection criteria for various grants and awards are mentioned below. Interested participants only need to complete one general award application form to be considered for any of the awards. The application form shall be shared with suitable applicants after the Video / Audio discussion.
Eligibility Criteria: A maximum of two awards are available to female participants who have excelled in different spheres of life such as community development, business, academics, women empowerment, law, media and art and culture.
Selection Criteria: Recipients of this award should have demonstrated excellence, leadership and integrity in their fields and in the community. Selection will be done after a thorough review of a candidate's prior experience and the impact achieved by her contribution in her area of focus.
Nature of the award: Merit based
Value: USD 1,250
This award is made possible through the generosity of managing partners at India for Transformation Group.
Eligibility Criteria: One or more awards are available to participants engaged in humanitarian work or academic studies in the related field with significant exposure to community outreach.
Selection Criteria: This award presents an opportunity to those individuals who have made significant contribution to our social fabric through their community outreach. This award specially recognizes philanthropic and volunteer activities of individuals of social organisations, entrepreneurs or students and their impact on a community. Selection will be done after a thorough review of a candidate's prior community experience and the impact achieved by her contribution in her area of focus.
Nature of the award: Merit based
Value: USD 500 to USD 1,500
This award is made possible through the generosity of Eagles' Cocoon, a social enterprise whose leadership programs and social initiatives have so far touched 3000+ lives hailing from 11 nations.
Eligibility Criteria: This award is for individuals who have imbibed new cultures, travelled to different places not as mere travellers but as global citizens having embraced the increasing globalising world and contributed tangibly outside of their own country.
Selection Criteria: The award values participants who have demonstrated an exceptional eagerness to learn new cultures and outlooks, preferably through direct personal contact. Preference would be given to individuals who have acted as global change-agents and made a difference to the lives of people abroad.
Nature of the award: Merit based
Value: USD 250 to USD 1,250
This award is made possible through the generosity of Dr. David Wittenberg, an American citizen who has mentored thousands of students and entrepreneurs at schools and colleges all around the world. He is fluent in more than 8 languages, including Hindi – India's national language – and is regarded as India's resident innovation Guru.
Eligibility Criteria: A maximum of two awards are meant for students, working professionals and young entrepreneurs who have exhibited strong leadership potential to excel in the world of business in future.
Selection Criteria: This award recognizes the future potential of individuals based on professionally or academically demonstrated success in their desired fields. Successful candidates will have demonstrated their leadership potential through impactful participation in challenging projects, entrepreneurial ventures or other initiatives signifying their business acumen.
Nature of the award: Merit based
Value: USD 500 to USD 1,500
This award is made possible by the management of Magppie Group, an Indian conglomerate with a presence in over 40 countries and the only organization in Asia to have won Red-Dot award for three years consecutively.
Eligibility Criteria: A maximum of three awards are available to teachers, educationists, trainers, coaches and other individuals who are either working or pursuing academic studies in related field and are engaged in diverse education and training activities.
Selection Criteria: This award recognizes those educators and trainers, whose dedication and efforts have brought a significant change in the lives of their audiences. Selection will be done after a thorough review of a candidate's prior education and training experience and the impact achieved by her contribution in her area of focus.
Nature of the award: Merit based
Value: USD 500 to USD 2,000
This award is made possible by a donation from Mr. Denis Shackel, a visionary educationist known to have brought leadership at the forefront of higher education in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria: This award is available to current professionals or those pursing academic studies towards becoming medical practitioners, nurses, wellness experts, dentists, community health workers, healthcare management and other support personnel in the health care and wellness industry.
Selection Criteria: This award celebrates the exceptional contribution by individuals in the field of healthcare and wellness anywhere across the globe. Successful candidates will have demonstrated their leadership potential through impactful participation in projects, organizations, entrepreneurial ventures or other initiatives that led to better outcomes in the overall health and well-being of people.
Nature of the award: Merit based
Value: USD 250 to USD 1,500
This award is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Rickard Briggs, a visionary who established multiple healthcare ventures across Asia, Middleeast and US with a common objective of providing access to healthcare for the masses on a global scale.
Eligibility Criteria: One or more grants are available to individuals who are interested in participating in the 7p4c journey and who have an exceptional financial need.
Selection Criteria: These grants are established to allow participants from different walks of life to obtain the benefit of 7p4c journey despite any financial limitations. To be considered for a need-based grant, participants must demonstrate high financial need supported by relevant documentation. In addition, participants are required to demonstrate how their participation would help add to the diversity of the journey through written essays or other credentials.
Nature of the award: Need-cum-merit based
Value: USD 500 to USD 1,500
This award is made possible through the generosity of managing partners at India for Transformation Group.
Eligibility Criteria: A maximum of three special support grants are available to individuals whose financial capacities are limited by their current engagements that may be academic, entrepreneurial, creative, social or of any other nature that carries low income potential in the immediate future and / or high initial investment. For ex, a social entrepreneur with an exceptional financial need due to low or negative income prospects of the venture, or a student from a low income background who has recently invested heavily on her higher education.
Selection Criteria: To be considered for this grant, participants must demonstrate high financial need supported by relevant documentation. In addition, participants are required to demonstrate the impact of their current assignment to the audience in focus or on their own future potential.
Nature of the award: Need-cum-merit based
Value: USD 750 to USD 2,000
This award is made possible through the generosity of Magppie Group, an Indian conglomerate with a presence in over 40 countries and the only organization in Asia to have won Red-Dot award for three years consecutively.