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Friday 28 September 2012

National Level Competition on 2D/3D Animation

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ISEA, DietY invites applications from students across the country to participate in a National Level Competition on 2D/3D Animation at State and national level institutes. The competition is organised by C-DAC Hyderabad.

Theme/Concept
Information Security Awareness on the following concepts
  • Internet Security
  • Online Banking
  • Browser Security
  • Safe Downloads
  • E-mail Security
  • PC Security
  • Password Security
  • Malware
  • Social Networking
  • Social Engineering
For reference visit http://www.infosecawareness.in/videos
Access the brochure of the cotest

Specifications
All the participants should follow the following criteria without any deviation
  • Animation should not exceed 30-60 seconds
  • Animation should be done using the following software Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, 3DS Max
  • Sent source file along with video (filesize should not exceed 25mb)
Last Date
October 30, 2012 either post or in person
The best three animations from each partipating institute would be displayed in http://www.infosecawareness.in/tips on November 15, 2012

The back side of the paintings should carry the following information
  1. DOB(as per the school records)
  2. Father's / Mother's Name
  3. Class
  4. Roll No
  5. Institute Name and Address
  6. Mobile. No. of Student
  7. Email ID of the Student
  8. Signature of the Head of the Institution
Awards
Prizes worth 3 lakhs
Awards will be given to the best three paintings at State Level and National Level
The awards may be in the form of Cash, Gift, Cheque or any useful gift articles with equivalent worth
Top 100 participants will receive National Level Certificates

Address to which entries to be sent
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
JNT University Hyderabad Campus
Kulkatpally
Hyderabad - 500 085


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Thursday 27 September 2012

National Level Painting and Drawing Competition on Information Security Awaresness

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ISEA, DietY invites applications from 8th to 12th standard students across the country to participate in a Painting & Drawing Competition at State and national level Schools. The competition is organised by C-DAC Hyderabad.

Theme/Concept
Information Security Awareness on the following concepts
  • Internet Security
  • Online Banking
  • Browser Security
  • Safe Downloads
  • E-mail Security
  • PC Security
  • Password Security
  • Malware
  • Social Networking
  • Social Engineering
For reference visit http://www.infosecawareness.in/tips

Specifications
All the participants should follow the following criteria without any deviation
  • Size: 11"X16" (A3 Size Drawing paper)
  • Medium: Crayon/water colours / poster colours / colour pecils / sketch pens
Last Date
October 30, 2012 either post or in person
The best three paintings from each partipating schools would be displayed in http://www.infosecawareness.in/tips on November 15, 2012

The back side of the paintings should carry the following information
  1. DOB(as per the school records)
  2. Father's / Mother's Name
  3. Class
  4. Roll No
  5. School Name and Address
  6. Signature of the Head of the Institution
  7. School Tel No.
  8. Tel. No. of Student
  9. Email ID of the Student
  10. School Stamp
Awards
Prizes worth 2 lakhs
Awards will be given to the best three paintings at State Level and National Level
The awards may be in the form of Cash, Gift, Cheque or any useful gift articles with equivalent worth
Top 100 participants will receive National Level Certificates

Address to which entries to be sent
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
JNT University Hyderabad Campus
Kulkatpally
Hyderabad - 500 085


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Tuesday 25 September 2012

Acer Incredible Green Contest 2012

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Inspire the World with your Ecosmart idea!
Acer Incredible Green Contest encourages students at all level to create green-centric applications to generate innovative and sustainable solutions embracing energy saving, carbon reduction, ecological conversation, and other environmental issues. Most importantly is to increase awareness and understanding of caring for a green environment among general public.


Eligibility:
Who can enter

  • Students at all ages worldwide
  • Actively enrolled at an accredited educational institution prior to 31-Oct-2012

Team V.S. Individual

  • Individual contestant and team contestants are all encouraged
  • The size of a team must not exceed 5 members
  • Duplicate entry is NOT permitted

Eligibility verification

  • Verification process will begin when you advance to the Semi-Final Round

Others

  • All entry materials must be submitted and presented in English language
  • Finalist teams will (up to 2 members/team) travel to Taipei, Taiwan to complete the final stage evaluation
  • We will disqualify any incomplete or illegible project entries

Award and Prizes:

  • Cash prizes
    • Gold Award (1 team) US$60,000
    • Silver Award (2 teams) US$35,000/team
    • Bronze Award (4 teams) US$20,000/team
    • Special Jury Award (TBA) US$10,000/team
  • Special prizes for People’s Choice Award winners
  • Finalist teams (up to 2 members/team) fly to Taipei Taiwan for COMPUTEX 2013 and complementary sightseeing tour
  • Tech gadget prizes for semi finalists
  • Cash prize of total US$5,000 research grant for Finalist team mentors
  • All entrants to receive a Certificate of Participation

Competition Elements:

  • Earth Friendly 40%
  • Reality Friendly 40%
  • Innovation Friendly 20%
  • Concerned factors such as climate, conservation, affordability, applicability, and availability may be leveraged in your project submission

The organizers reserve the right to change or modify the contest rules.

Schedule

Team up(1~5 members)
Registration by 31-Oct-2012
Primary Stage Entries Submission (online only) by 15-Nov-2012
Semi-final Shortlist Announced by 07-Jan-2013
Secondary Stage Entries Submission
(powerpoint presentation & video) by 25-Feb-2013
20 minutes Interview via Video Conference
between 04-Mar-2013 to 15-Mar-2013


Finalist Shortlist Announced by 15-Mar-2013

Final Stage Entries Submission
(video demonstrations, models, simulation, prototypes etc.) by 15-May-2013
Finalists Weekend between 02-Jun-2013 to 03-Jun-2013
Award Ceremony 04-Jun-2013


Important Dates to Keep in Mind:
Registration Opens: 01-Jul-2012
Registration Closes: 31-Oct-2012 at 11:59:59 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Entry Submission Deadline: 15-Nov-2012 at 11:59:59 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Further information visit http://greencontest.acerfoundation.org.tw/

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Sunday 23 September 2012

The Great Mind Challenge (TGMC)

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The Great Mind Challenge (TGMC) is a contest in India, open for students of engineering, MCA, and other IT-related courses. We’re in our ninth year now and have grown steadily over the years. Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the largest technical contest for students, 2 yeas in a row!, TGMC has grown in the number of students wanting to take part in it from a mere thousand since it started to 200000 in 2011 alone.

Eligibility
Any current college student in India with basic IT skills can participate. For example, students from IT, computer science, BCA, MCA, BSc, MSc, BE, B.Tech or M.Tech, colleges can participate. There is NO restriction for students from any discipline to participate.

What's in it for students? 

* Improvise their software writing skills. 
* Get an opportunity for future employment. 
* Become market-ready with the skills and expertise they develop through TGMC which is In-Demand. 

Participation in the contest gives students the excitement of working on real-life solutions, with FREE IBM software’s to choose from and work with. Students also have the opportunity to seek for any technical help while working on their project. 

How to Participate?
You need to fill the Registration form for TGMC 2012. 

For details regarding the contest please visit http://www-07.ibm.com/in/university/greatmind/tgmc.html


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NHFDC SCHOLARSHIPS For DIFFERENTLY-ABLED STUDENTS

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National Handicapped Finance  and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Ministry of Social  Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India,  invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of  Scholarships under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) :-
  
· Under this scheme, 1000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with   disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.
· 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of nonavailability of female candidates.
· Applicants may apply any time in academic year for scholarship under this scheme. Scholarships  will be awarded  on  quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter. Under this  scheme, an  advance copy of application should also  be submitted  online  (www.nhfdc.nic.in)  by the candidate.lie by the candidate. 
· Reimbursement of Non-Refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/ Government –aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs. 2500/ per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000/- per month for Professional PostGraduate Courses in one academic year. 
· Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @  Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing  Professional Post-Graduate Courses.
· Visual and hearing impaired students in addition will be provided financial assistance for  purchase of aids & appliances (only once during life time).
· Monthly  income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.25,000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.)  from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
· A Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/ stipend for pursuing the course. 
_ How to apply :- The applicant has to apply online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) and the printed application form  along with requisite documents  duly countersigned and recommended by the head of the institution, where they are studying, should reach to:  National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12, Faridabad-121007. It is to be noted that without a hard copy of  application, a candidate’s application in soft copy will not be entertained.   
_ List of enclosures alongwith hard copy of application:
  i)   Academic record – attested copies of relevant certificates/mark sheets for the qualifying examination.
ii) Proof of annual income  - Proof of income shall include last salary slip of parent/guardian,  acknowledgement of income tax/income certifiicate e from revenue official/gazetted officer/public  representative e.g. MP, MLA, MLC, Panchayat officials etc.;
iii)  Attested copy of Disability certificate;
iv)  Course fee receipt if any, duly paid during the academic session;
v)    Receipt/Invoice of eligible assistive devices duly countersigned by the authorized signatory of the  institution.
vi)  In case of continuation of scholarship in a succeeding year, a copy of the mark sheet of the preceding  year. 
_ For further details, please visit website of NHFDC “www.nhfdc.nic.in” or  contact: NHFDC at, Telephone               nos. 0129  - 2226910,   2287512,  2287513    Fax no.   0129  - 2284371,  E-mail -  nhfdc97@gmail.com

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India,  invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship Scheme (National Fund)
 Under this scheme, 500 National Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.
 Applicant has to apply online (www.nhfdc.nic.in)  for scholarship before 30.09.2012 and scholarship shall be awarded once in a academic year under this scheme. Applicant has to submit hard copy of the application duly recommended by the head of the institution.
 Scholarship of Rs.1000/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.700/-p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.400/-p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses. Course fee reimbursed upto ceiling of Rs.10,000/-per year.
 Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsy students.
 Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.15,000/ - (Rs. 1.80 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
 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.  
 How to apply  :- The applicant has to apply online  (www.nhfdc.nic.in) before  30.09.2012 and the printed application form along with requisite documents duly countersigned and recommended by the head of the institution, where they are studying, should reach to:  National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12, Faridabad-121007. It is to be noted that without a hard copy of application, a candidate’s application in soft copy will not be entertained.
 List of Enclosures along with the hard copy of application:
(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.
 For further details, please visit website of NHFDC “www.nhfdc.nic.in ” or  contact: NHFDC  at Telephone              nos. 0129  - 2226910,   2287512,  2287513    Fax no.   0129  - 2284371,  E-mail -  nhfdc97@gmail.com
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Colgate Dental Cream 75 Years Celebration Offer - Scholarships and Prizes

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This Celebration offer is being conducted by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd (Colgate) from 1st August 2012 to 30th Sept, 2012 (Celebration offer period). The company will not entertain any entries received after 30th September 2012 and open for all individuals above 18 years and holding a valid PAN Card.
The prizes offfered are as follows
PrizesDetailsTotal
ScholarshipsWorth Rs. 1 lakhs8
LaptopsAcer Aspire 573340
School KitSchool Bag, Sipper, Compass Box, 12 Notebooks.320

Visit www.colgate75years.co.in  for detailed terms and conditions and to participate.
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Friday 21 September 2012

Wildlife Week Competitions - Photography Contest

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The Forest and Wild Life Department is organising a forest-wildlife photography competition during the Wildlife Week celebrations.

Prizes:  First: Rs 5,000, Second: Rs 3,000 and Third: Rs 1,500.

Photographs taken in the forests in Kerala on the themes forest and wildlife may be sent. The prints should be in 30x20 cm size. 

A person can send more than one entry. Along with the photograph, send a brief description on the details regarding the camera, place where the photograph was taken, time and date, negative/CD of the photograph, telephone number and full address of the photographer.

No markings or address shall be inscribed on the photograph. Officials with the Forest Department should not participate in the competition. Entries may be sent to the address, Deputy Conservator of Forest (Wild Life), Forest Headquarters, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Entries shall be received till September 30.

For further information visit http://www.forest.kerala.gov.in
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