KISHORE VAIGYANIK PROTSAHAN YOJANA (KVPY) 2008

KVPY FELLOWSHIPS for school and college students interested in research careers

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships (Rs.4000 to Rs.7000 p.m) and contingency grants (equivalent of four months Fellowships) to students studying in XI standard to B.Sc / Integrated M.Sc., and I/II year of B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch/MBBS. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in research. Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India.

Eligibility

BASIC SCIENCES

• Stream SA : Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2008 – 2009 and who secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in X Standard Board Examination.

• Stream SB : Students enrolled in First Year B. Sc / Integrated M.Sc. during the academic year 2008 – 2009 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics & Science subjects in XII Standard Board Examination.

• SB + 2 (SX) : “Students of Class 12 (+2) of the academic year 2008 - 2009 who are aspiring to join IISER for Integrated M.S programme for the session August 2009 may take the KVPY Aptitude Test for the SB Stream provided they secured a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in X Standard Board Examination.

• Stream SP (Basic Sciences) : Students enrolled XI, XII Standard, I/II year of any UG programme in Basic Sciences during the academic year 2008-2009 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in X Standard and XII Board Examinations. A hard copy of the Science based research project is required along with the application.

ENGINEERING

• Stream SP (Engineering) : Students joining First/Second year B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch. during the academic year 2008-2009 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in X and XII Standard Board Examinations.

Students joining II year B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. must have passed with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) in the I year exam of B.E./B.Tech. /B.Arch. A hard copy of the Science/Engineering based research project is required along with the application.

MEDICINE

• Stream SP (Medicine): Students joining First/Second professional year of MBBS programme during the academic year 2008-2009. Students must have passed the XII Standard Board Examination with 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in Science subjects or passed First Professional MBBS exam with not less than 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks. A hard copy of the Bio-Medical project is required along with the application.

GENERAL :

• Each Stream has its own application form. Students who wish to apply for more than one stream should submit separate applications.

• Applicants may apply either by Hard copy or Online.
(www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy).

• Application forms may be down loaded from the KVPY Website. Those who are unable to do so, may request for a Hard copy.

• Hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request by sending a processing fee of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST) by means of remitting Rs. 200 (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST) “to any core banking branches of STATE BANK OF INDIA, payable at all branches in India. Paid into the credit of Administrative Executive, KVPY A/c. No. 10270577392” and send the “pay-in-slip” along with the request, clearly indicating the stream (i.e.SA, SB, SP etc.,) on the request form.

(Applicants are instructed to down load the “pay-in-slip” from KVPY web site – www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy )

• The SC/ST – candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed proforma.

• The completed application form along with
I. Caste certificate in the case of SC/ST candidate
II. A copy of the project report in the case of SP
III. Original pay-in-slip of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST)
IV. Copy of the marks statement of the qualifying examination for Stream SP
should reach KVPY on or before 12/9/08.

• KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving the completed application form


• Last date for receipt of the request of the application form:

By post: 1st September 2008
In person at IISc: 11th September 2008

• Last date for receipt of the completed application (both online/ hard copy)

By post / In person at IISc: 12th September 2008

Aptitude Test for Stream SA/SB and SB+2(SX) on 2nd November 2008

Mailing Address:

The Convener
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012

Fax: (080) - 2360 1215
Telephone: (080) 2360 1008, 2293 2975 / 76 (EPBX 20-27)
Website: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy
E-mail: kvpy@admin.iisc.ernet.in

Scheme of Merit-Cum Means Based Scholarships for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities

1. Applications, in the prescribed format, are invited from the students belonging to minority communities, pursuing technical or professional courses at under Graduate/Postgraduate level in any institution recognised by an appropriate authority, for merit-cum means based scholarship for the year 2008-09 to be awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India.

Application in the prescribed format along with requisite documents should be submitted to the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment Deptt. Haryana Chandigarh latest by 31.8.2008 through the Head of the School/College/Institute of the student.

2. The list of such courses for which scholarships could be sanctioned under this scheme are as follows:-

Engineering & Technology Courses (B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech.)
(1) Aeronautical Engineering (AE)
(2) Agricultural Engineering (AG)
(3) Automobile Engineering (AUE)
(4) Applied Electronics & Instrumentation (AEI)
(5) Automation and Robotics (ARE)
(6) Bio-Medical Engineering (BME)
(7) Bio-Technology (BT)
(8) Ceramic Engineering/Technology (CT)
(9) Chemical Engineering (CH)
(10) Civil Engineering (CE)
(11) Computer Science and Engineering (CS)
(12) Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
(13) Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
(14) Environmental Engineering (ENE)
(15) Food Technology (FT)
(16) Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM)
(17) Information Technology (IT)
(18) Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE)
(19) Leather Technology (LT)
(20) Marine Engineering (MRE)
(21) Materials Science & Technology (MST)
(22) Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
(23) Mechanical Engineering (ME)
(24) Mining Engineering (MN)
(25) Oil & Paint Technology (OPT)
(26) Polymer Science and Rubber Technology (PSR)
(27) Printing Technology (PT)
(28) Production Engineering (PE)
(29) Pulp & Paper Technology (PPT)
(30) Sugar Technology (ST)
(31) Textile Engineering / Technology (TXT)
(32) Transportation Engineering (TE)

Cement Technology

(1) Postgraduate diploma in cement technology

Fashion Technology (Degree from National Institute of Fashion Technology)

1. B.F. Tech (Design): Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication.

2. B.F. Tech (Apparel Production)
3. Me.F. Tech.: Management, Apparel Production, Design Space.

Management

(1) Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
(2) Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)
(3) Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Exec-PGDM)
(4) Master in Business Administration (MBA).

Pharmacy (PH)

(1) B. Pharma
(2) M. Pharma

Architecture & Town Planning (Under Graduate and Post Graduate level courses only)

(1) Architecture (AR)
(2) Interior Design (ID
(3) Building Construction Technology (BCT)
(4) Planning (PL)

Hotel Management & Catering Technology (Under Graduate and Post Graduate level courses only)

(1)Hotel Management & Catering Technology (HMCT)

Applied Arts & Crafts (Under Graduate and Post Graduate level courses only)

(1) Applied Arts & Product Design (APD)
(2) Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Fine & Applied Arts (FA/AA/FAA)
(3) Fashion & Apparel Design (FAD)

MCA

(1) Master in Computer Application (MCA)

Design (Degree from National Institute of Design. Ahmedabad)

(1) Graduate diploma in design
(2) Postgraduate diploma programme in design

Medical & Para Medical courses

(1) MBBS
(2) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)
(3) Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS)
(4) Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
(5) Post Graduate courses
(6) Bachelor of Physical Therapy (BPT)
(7) Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
(8) Bachelor of occupational Therapy (BOT)
(9) Master of occupational Therapy (MOT)
(10) B.Sc. Nursing
(11) M.Sc. Nursing
(12) BDS
(13) MDS

Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry

(1) B.VSc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry)
(2) PG courses

Chartered Accountancy/Institute of Cost and Work Accountancy/ Company Secretary

(1) CA (Chartered Accountancy)
(2) ICWA (Institute of Cost and Work Accountancy)
(3) CS (Company Secretary).

LAW

(1) L.L.B.
(2) L.L.M.

3. Students studying in institutes listed in the scheme (70 institutes) will be entitled to reimbursement of full course fee. Students studying in other recognised institutes will be entitled for reimbursement of a maximum course fee of Rs 20,000/- per annum.

Director,
Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Haryana, Chandigarh.

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, Mumbai, invites applications for Mahindra All India Talent Scholarships from students who have passed Std. X or Std. XII and have secured admissions this year in Government or recognised polytechnics for Diploma courses. Preference will be given to girl students, children from lower income group families, disabled children and children of armed forces personnel.

Scholarships of Rs. 5,000/- per year for a maximum period of 3 academic years will be awarded to selected students, to enable them to pursue diploma courses, for which they have secured admissions.

Students can apply at the address given below for an Application Form. Along with the application, students should send a self-addressed envelope. This should reach us before July 18, 2008.

Our Official Application Form will be sent to those students who have qualifications as stated above. The Application Form duly filled in by the applicants along with the necessary enclosures must reach the centre given below, where the applicant would like to appear for the interview, if selected. This form should reach us before August 1, 2008. The interview date and venue will be intimated to the selected applicants well in advance. The cost of travel, to a certain extent will be paid to them.

Bangalore: Mr.V. Suresh
Regional Manager - SSBU / CI&S Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Raheja Chambers, 1 st Floor 12 Museum Road, Bangalore 560 001.

Hyderabad: Mr.R.S.Thind
Regional Sales Manager (Auto Sector) Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Mahindra House, T.S. Reddy Complex 1-7-1, Park Lane, S.D. Road Secunderabad 500 003.

Chennai: Mr. R.Venkatraman
Regional Manager - SSBU Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Mahindra Towers, Pattulos Road, Off. Mount Road, Chennai 600 002.

Kochi: Mr.S.Srinivasan Iyer
Deputy Manager(Commercial) Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
34/1128 Balakrishna Menon Road
Edapally P.O.Kochi 682 024.


Space Courtesy: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (2008-09)

Applications (in Hindi or English) in the prescribed proforma are invited from students with disabilities for financial assistance for pursuing higher and technical education. Eligibility conditions etc. for the Scholarship as follows:

Eligibility: -

(1) Financial assistance will be available to Indian students with at least 40% disabilities certified as per definition under Persons with Disabilities Act 1995.

(2) Financial assistance will be given for pursuing post-Matric/Post-Secondary technical and professional courses including Ph.D & M.Phil from recognized institutions. However, for students with disabilities of Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, and Profound or Severe Hearing Impaired, the minimum educational qualification will be class VIII pass and scholarship will be awarded to them for pursuing general, technical, vocational or professional courses.

(3) Scholarship will be awarded to one student for pursuing only one course.

(4) Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/ deaf graduate and postgraduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsied students.

(5) Continuation/ renewal of the award for next year will depend on successfully completing the course in the preceding year with minimum 50 (fifty) percent marks.

(6) The Assistance under this Scheme is not intended for Post-Matric/Post Secondary Technical/Professional courses having duration of less than one year.

(7) A scholarship holder under this scheme will not concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend. If already any other scholarship/stipend awarded, the student is required to exercise his/her option for choosing the scholarship that he/she proposes to avail and inform awarding authority about the same.

(8) Monthly family income of the beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 15,000/- from all sources. Family income includes income of the parent/ guardian.

Awards: -

Upto five hundred awards are to be given annually through institutions in which students are pursuing studies/courses. Scholarship will be given to different categories of disabled students as under:

(1) Students with orthopedic disability
(2) Students with blindness or low vision
(3) Students with hearing disability
(4) Students with Cerebral palsy, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Profound or Severe Hearing Impairment

Course of Study

1. PhD/M. Phil and post graduate/graduate level courses in Engineering/ Indian and other systems of medicine/ Agriculture/ Veterinary/ IT/ Biotechnology, Education Management/Architecture, Physiotherapy, Music and other professional courses

Rate of scholarship

Hostellers (Rs/month): Rs.1000/-
Day Scholars: Rs.700/-

(2) Diploma and certificate level professional courses

Rate of scholarship

Hostellers (Rs/month): Rs.700/-
Day Scholars: Rs.400/-

(3) In respect of students with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, multiple disabilities and profound or severe hearing impairment, for pursuing general/professional/technical/vocational courses after class VIII

Rate of scholarship

Hostellers (Rs/month): Rs.700/-
Day Scholars: Rs.400/-

The students will also be reimbursed the course fee subject to a ceiling of Rs.10,000/- per year.

Besides students living in the hostel/residential facility provided by the institutions, those students will also be considered as hostellers who live in accommodation hired at least by a group of 3 students living together with common mess arrangement. Such students will have to furnish a certificate in this regard countersigned by the head of the institution and a certificate from the owner of the house in case of own arrangement or accommodation taken on rent.

Applications for the award of scholarship will be countersigned and recommended by the head of the institution in which the applicant is enrolled for study. Details and forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website www.socialjustice.nic.in or may be obtained from DD-IV Section, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Room No.242, "A" Wing, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001.

Applications for the scholarship is required to be submitted in as per the prescribed proforma (Annexure ‘A’). Applications for renewal/continuation of award are to be submitted in the prescribed proforma as per (Annexure `B`). No other proforma is to be adopted for making the application. The last date for receipt of application for new cases as well as renewal/continuation is 15th July, 2008.

List of enclosures (attested copies only):

(i) Academic records (attested copy of certificates and Mark sheets - matric & above), (ii) Family Income Certificate/ Proof of annual income, e.g. Salary Slip, last Income tax Assessment order, (iii) attested copy of Disability Certificate (iv) Course fee receipt (if any) with break up of each item duly paid during the academic session (v) Hostel Certificate or certificate from the house owner in case of accommodation hired by at least by a group of 3 students living together with common mess arrangements.

Government of India

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Website: http://socialjustice.nic.in/

RAMALINGASWAMI FELLOWSHIP

Applications are invited for "Ramalingaswami Fellowship", a re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

Objective

1. The scheme is aimed at bringing back scientists of Indian origin working outside the country in various fields of Biotechnology, including agriculture, health sciences, bio-engineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics and all other related areas and who are desirous of pursuing R&D in an Indian institution.

Eligibility

2. The applicant should possess a higher degree, such as Ph.D., MD or equivalent with an outstanding track record reflected in publications and other recognitions.

3. Only candidates of Indian origin working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are working in India are not eligible.

About the fellowship

4. Each awardee will receive the following:

(a) consolidated fellowship amount of Rs. 50,000/- p.m. for the first three years and Rs. 60,000/- p.m. for the next two years, and

(b) contingency grant of Rs. 5.00 Lakhs/year for one or more of the following: purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and/or domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with his or her research project.

However, the institute/university where the applicant proposes to work may consider giving additional benefits (such as house rent allowance/housing, medical expenses, leave travel allowance and other benefits) as applicable to regular faculty. This may be directly taken up by the applicants with the Indian institution that proposes to host them.

Duration

5. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years.

Other

6. Each awardee is expected to submit an annual progress report highlighting major achievements during the preceding year in which fellowship was awarded (1st April - 31st March) & will end the following March.

7. The Ramalingaswami Fellowship cannot be availed along with a regular salary in case the awardee finds a job either before or during the tenure of the fellowship, either the fellowship or the salary can be availed at one and the same time. However, the contingency grant can be availed with the salary after obtaining due permission from DBT.

8. Application should be routed through the Indian Institution where the awardee wishes to avail the fellowship.

The application along with separate summary sheets (10 copies) duly forwarded by the competent authority may be sent to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Joint Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, E-mail: meenakshi29.dbt@nic.in latest by 31st July, 2008 as per prescribed format (available on DBT website www.dbtindia.gov.in

Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology

Department of Biotechnology

To award Research Associateship and Junior Research Fellowships, applications are invited from candidates fulfilling the qualifications mentioned below initially for a period of two years [extendable as per rules only in cases of JRF].

1. Research Associates - (04)

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Polymer Science/Rubber Technology / Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.

Desirable: Three years Research Experience in the field of Polymers Science/ Rubber Technology/Chemical Engineering and knowledge of computers.

2. Juniour Research Fellows - (03)

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc degree in Chemistry (Organic/ Inorganic) from a recognized University in first division wherever division or equivalent is awarded.

Desirable: NET Qualified & Knowledge of computers.

# The number of vacancies as above are tentative and may change as per requirement of the Establishment.

Maximum Age: For RA is 30 years and for JRF is 28 years as on last date fixed for receipt of completed application forms (5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates & 3 years for OBC candidates).

Fellowship Stipend: Rs. 18,000/-p.m. for RA and Rs. 12,000/- p.m. for JRF.

Research Associates and Junior Research Fellows are also eligible for HRA as per Government rules. They are also eligible for a contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per year (on a reimbursement basis).

Research Associates and Junior Research Fellows are not eligible for other type of benefits like DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement benefit etc. However, they are eligible for medical facilities, for self only available in DRDO.

Interested candidates fulfilling the above qualifications may apply in neatly typed format clearly indicating the name of the fellowship applied for, with a recent passport size photograph and Xerox copies of testimonials (along with Demand Draft for Rs.10/- drawn in favour of the Director, DMSRDE, Kanpur).

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC are exempted from the payment. The complete application should reach the Director, DMSRDE, DMSRDE PO, G.T. Road, Kanpur-208013 within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

Incomplete or application without Xerox copies of testimonials shall be summarily rejected. Candidates working in Government/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel. Those called for interview shall be paid second class rail fare/bus fare by the shortest route.

NOTE:
Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply for Research Associateship. However, the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the candidate has been awarded the degree.

Ministry Of Defence

Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment
G.T. Road, Kanpur-208013

Applications are invited from the Indian Citizens for FIVE SCHOLARSHIPS for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford (UK) commencing from October 2009

Courses open to Rhodes Scholars

Subject to the consent of the college, a Scholar may read for the Oxford B.A. in any of Final Honour Schools. The Scholar may be admitted, if qualified by previous training to, read for a higher degree, such as the B.C.L, M.Lit., M.Sc, M.Phil., B.Phil. (for Philosophy) or D.Phil.

Rhodes Scholars-elect who wish to read for any degree (advanced or B.A.) or for a diploma in any Arts or Social Studies subjects (except the B.C.L. and the M.Sc. in Applied Social Studies) must submit two samples of recent written work. These should preferably, but not necessarily, be related to the intended subject of study. Candidates for graduate degree in Philosophy must submit essays on philosophy subjects. The samples should be of approximately 2000 words each, and may be essays or part of large works. These should be typed in English.

Conditions of Eligibility

1. The Scholarships are open to citizens of India.

2. Candidates must be of such an age that they will have passed their 19th and not have passed their 25th birthday on the 1st October 2009.

3. Candidates must have at least a first class degree in Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine from an Indian University. <B>Candidates who are in the Final year of a degree course and have exceptionally bright academic record may also apply.

4. Candidates for medical studies should consult the Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular difficulties may arise for those wishing to do research in clinical departments.

5. Marriage is not a bar to applying for, or holding, a Rhodes scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for one person, and that the Trust takes no financial responsibility for the support of a scholar`s spouse. Moreover, spouses who are not British citizens will find it very difficult to obtain permission to undertake paid work in England.

Subject to ratification by the Rhodes Trustees, the Committee of Selection for India is responsible for deciding whether candidates comply with forgoing conditions, and for making the nominations.

Method of Selection

Candidates are required to make an application by registered post to the Secretary of the Selection Committee, using the application form attached to this Memorandum or downloaded from the website. The material specified must be furnished before August 1st, 2008

In the normal course, applicants are short listed for a preliminary, personal interview, held at four regional centres including Mumbai (Pune), Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi. Candidates selected from these regional interviews are then called for the final interview in December. No candidate can be selected without appearing for the final interview.

The granting of an interview is entirely within the discretion of the Selection Committee. Traveling expenses (2nd class return rail fare) of candidates invited for the final interview will be paid by the Rhodes Trust. Candidates for interview must bring with them their original certificates.

Candidates who do not receive any communication by December 1, 2008 must assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Documents to be submitted by the candidates

i) Either a School leaving certificate or an extract from an University Register signed by the Registrar, as evidence of age (attested copy only, which will not be returned).

ii) Evidence of Courses taken and degrees, honour and other academic distinctions obtained. This evidence must be formally certified by Registrar or any other responsible officer of the candidate’s University (attested copies of certificates only, which will not be returned).

(a) A signed essay (preferably typed) by the candidate detailing the proposed course of study at Oxford, general interests and activities, including sports and the future aims of the candidate.

(b) The essay should not exceed 1000 words and should be in simple and direct English.

(c) Please take time and write this essay carefully because it essentially forms the basis for the candidate`s interview. The essay will be read not only by the Selection Committee but also by the Oxford Colleges to which the successful candidates apply for admission.

Procedure after Selection

On receiving of election a Scholar will be asked to state in order, the colleges to which the successful candidate would most wish to obtain admission. A special form for this purpose will be supplied to the Scholar-elect by the Secretary of the Selection Committee. This form should reach Rhodes House by 6th December, 2008. Any change of address of Scholar-elect should be communicated to the latter and to Rhodes House.

Copies of the Oxford University Prospectus, Graduate Studies Prospectus, and Examination Decrees and Regulations will be issued to each Rhodes Scholar-elect after the election. Detailed information regarding these is also available on University of Oxford`s website http://www.ox.ac.uk/. The Scholar will come into residence at Oxford in October, 2009. Postponement will not be sanctioned save in exceptional circumstances, and with the express permission of the Rhodes Trustees. The first installment of the Scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the Scholar`s first term at Oxford. No request for earlier payment will be considered.

Last date for submission of form: 01st August, 2008

Form can be obtained by sending a stamped of Rs.6/- to the given address or can be downloaded from the Rhode`s website.

The Secretary, Rhodes Scholarships (INDIA),
St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi,
P.O. Box No. 2108, New Delhi – 110 007

Website: http://www.rhodesscholarships-india.com/
Email: secretary@rhodesscholarships-india.com

SIA Youth Scholarships 2008 2009

Full Scholarships for 2 years of Pre-University Studies in Singapore

Value of Award:-

• Exemption from School and examination fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
• Annual allowance of S$2,400
• Hostel accommodation
• Settling-in allowance of S$500 (once only)
• One return economy class air passage at the start and end of the scholarship term.
• Subsidized medical benefits.

THERE IS NO BOND ATTACHED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP

WHO CAN APPLY:-

Indian Nationals
Born Between 1990 and 1992
Completed Standard 10 in the Year 2008

Possess outstanding academic track record (at lest and average of 85%) with English as first language in the Standard 10 State/National Examinations

How to Apply:-

Fill in the Application Form. Please send the completed Application Slip with certified true copies of the following documents in the order listed below:

1. Completed Application Slip.

2. Curriculum Vitae (1 page only) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of your major achievements. Please indicate if you have been short-listed for the NTS interviews.

3. Certified copy of your year 9 & 10 school examination results.

4. Achievements/awards won and participation in extra-curricular activities in year 9 & 10.

Visit www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/sia for more information.

Closing Date:-

Applications should reach us by 15 July 2008 at:

SIA Youth Scholarships C/o Ministry of Education
School Placement & Scholarships Branch
3rd Floor podium Block, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore.

Selection Tests & Interviews:-

Short-listed candidates will be invited to sit for selection tests in General Ability, English Language and Mathematics in end August/ early September 2008. Candidates will be further short-listed for an interview in November 2008. Both tests and interviews will be conducted in India. Please indicate your preferred test city in the Application slip.

Renewal of Post Matric Scholarship 2007-08 for the Year 2008-09 for Students Belonging to Minority Communities

(Closing Date: 14/07/2008)

Applications in the prescribed format are invited for renewal of Post Matric Scholarship 2007-08 for 2008-09 only from those students of minority communities who have been awarded scholarship during the year 2007-08 and have successfully completed the course in the preceding year. The name of the awarded students for the year 2007-08 has been displayed on the website of this Deptt. www.scstwelfare.delhigovt.nic.in .

Applications in the prescribed format (available on www.minorityaffairs.gov.in or www.scstwelfare.delhigovt.nic.in ) along with requisite documents should be submitted to the Head of the Institution being attended or last attended by the student for further submission to the Dy. Director-ll, Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, 2nd Floor, B- Block,Vikas Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi-110002.

The last date for receipt of applications is 14.07.2008.

It is clarified that the scheme is meant for Minority categories of Delhi only i.e. students belonging to Muslims, Sikhs, Christian, Parsis and Buddhists.

Dr. D.C. Pavate Memorial Fellowships in Cambridge - 2009

The Dr. D.C. Pavate Foundation in collaboration with Karnatak University, Dharwad and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge offer three visiting fellowships annually for a period of four months to be held at the Centre of International Studies, Judge Business School and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge.

Candidates below the age of 40 years as on 1st January 2009, who have secured a Ph.D., or a first class Masters Degree or its equivalent are eligible to apply for the following fellowships:

(a) One fellowship at the Centre of International Studies, Cambridge, selected on all India basis: The fellowship will be effective from September 2009. Candidates with good academic record in the areas of History, Political Science, International Economics, International Law or Military Affairs will be Considered.

(b) One fellowship at Judge Business School, Cambridge, selected from among Karnataka Candidates: This fellowship will be effective from January 2009. Candidates from Karnataka with good academic record and interest in any aspect of Indian business and management will be considered.

(c) One fellowship at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Cambridge, selected from among Karnataka Candidates: This fellowship will be effective from May 2009. Candidates from Karnataka with good academic record in the area of applied mathematics and theoretical physics will be considered. The selection and award is subject to the Department identifying a host research group accepting the successful candidate.

Karnataka Candidate:
(i) Educated for a minimum of 5 years continuously at an educational institution located in Karnataka, or
(ii) employed in Kamataka for a minimum of 5 years continuously.

The fellowships will cover economy class return air fare, stipend of 3500 pounds sterling and 2700 pounds sterling academic Charges.

Applications can be obtained from the office of the Coordinator, Dr. D.C. Pavate Foundation, University College of Law, College Road, Dharwad - 580001, Telefax: 0836-2448177,

e-mail: coordinator dcpavatefellowship@yahoo.co.in by sending a self addressed and duly stamped envelope of 25x10 cms size or downloaded from www.kud.ernet.in. Application forms should reach to the above address by 31st July, 2008.


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Registrar

Karnatak University

Pavate Nagar, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka State, INDIA.

TEL: +91-836-2215252
FAX : +91-836-2747884/2741928
Website: http://www.kud.ernet.in/