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Tuesday 30 October 2012

The Hindu Young World Quiz '12 - Online Quiz

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Take part in the online Young World Quiz '12 and you can win an Apple iPad.
Runners up can also win HCL Tablets.

Eligibility
Students of Class 4-9

Quiz open from 19 October to 25 November 2012

Answer 10 questions in 1 minute. The student who answers most number of questions in least time will be the winner.


To Participate
Register at http://www.hindu.com/events/ywquiz2012/onlinequiz.htm
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Zero Waste = 100 Marks Contest for Schools

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Manorama Online in association with Malabar Gold organising a campaign for cleanliness of school campuses in Kerala.
The schools keeping their campus and surroundings clean will receive the prizes. The schools may register before 9 November 2012. The winners will be announced in  February 2013.
Register online and upload the photographs showing the present status of class room, play ground, garden, bathroom, wash area, the road in front of the school. The pictures are to be uploaded in four  steps.
Details visit http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/Environment/Zero-Waste/index.html


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Sunday 28 October 2012

Centre for Cultural Resources and Training - Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme 2013

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The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme aims at providing facilities to outstanding young children to develop their talents in various artistic fields. Children in the age group of 10 to 14 years studying either in recognized schools or belonging to families practicing traditional art forms are eligible for the scholarship.

The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) provides 520 new scholarships each year, out of which minimum 5 seats each are reserved for all the states and at least 3 each for all the Union Territories. Minimum 10 scholarships are reserved for the state of Jammu and Kashmir also. While awarding scholarships preferences are given to children of families practicing traditional art forms. Special emphasis is given to rare arts and crafts which are becoming extinct.


BASIS OF SELECTION :-
Children in the age group of 10-14 years studying either in recognized schools or belonging to families practicing traditional, performing and other arts are chosen for the scholarships.
The outstanding children in various cultural fields such as traditional forms of music, dance, drama as well as painting, sculpture and crafts are selected for the award of scholarships. Special emphasis is given to rare art forms, which are in the process of becoming extinct.

Children whose date of birth is in between 01.07.1999 and 30.06.2003 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply for the award of scholarships for the year 2013-14. 


General Instructions
Minimum three years' training in the field of art form in which scholarship is being applied, either with a guru
or in an institution is essential.
Students applying for Performing Arts are required to submit a certificate from the Guru/teacher imparting training, clearly mentioning the details regarding the training received by them alongwith the Bio-data of the  Guru/teacher as per the prescribed format in the application form . 
Students applying for Painting must attach three (03) specimens of their latest work (either original or photograph) and those in Crafts, Sculpture etc. should attach three photographs of latest work, duly attested by their Guru/teacher alongwith the Bio-data of the Guru/teacher. 
Gurus/Parents are requested to ensure that their wards possess certain level of proficiency in the field while applying.  Not more than three (03) students of a Guru/Institution will be considered for award of  scholarship at a time keeping in view the large number of applications received and limited number of scholarships available in each field.  If more than one Guru/teacher is working in the same Institution, then also only three (03) applications of that Institution will be considered for award of scholarship.  Only those applicants, whose names are recommended by Central Selection Committee, will be informed about the date, timings and venue of the interview/test by post only, which may be held during the months of May-July 2013 at Regional Level.  
The candidate must apply only in one subject/field in which he/she is confident because only one scholarship could be availed under the scheme. All applications of those, who apply in more than one subject/field would be rejected straight away.
Students in folk, traditional and indigenous art forms should mention in Column No. 7 of the application form,  the exact name of the art form and also the State/Ut, where it is practised. Students in traditional art forms,  crafts traditions facing extinction and belonging to  families practising traditional performing arts are given preference. They have to enclose a brief write-up to justify their claim for consideration in this category, otherwise their candidature will be considered in general category. 
Incomplete applications and those without relevant information and documents/specimens/ photographs regarding training will not be considered. Those who are already receiving the scholarship from CCRT or any other Institution should not apply again either for new scholarship or for extension. A scholarship holder shall not receive any other cultural scholarship/stipend in case he/ she is selected for CTSS Scheme, without the prior approval of the CCRT. 

Last date for submission of complete and duly filled application form in the CCRT, New Delhi is 31.12.2012. 

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Human Rights Day - Elocution Competition

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Institute of Parliamentary Affairs in association with Human Rights Educational Club is oragnising an Elocution Competition for the school and college students in connection with Human Rights Day.
The competition will be organised in two levels. The first level will be held on 10 November 2012 at Thiruvananthapuram (South Zone), Ernakulam (Central Zone) and Calicut (North Zone). The ten selected students from each zone will compete at the district level competition to be held on 8 December 2012 at Thiruvananthapuram.
The fist two prize winners from each category at district level will get certificates and cash prizes of Rs. 5000/- and  Rs. 3000/-  respectively.
Interested students can submit their application through the Headmaster/Principal of the school/college. The application can also be submitted via email from the institutions email id.

Last Date for Registration: November 5, 2012
Address:
Director General/Registrar
Institute of Parliamentary Affairs
Chenkallur, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695012
E-mail: mailinpa[at]gmail.com


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Thursday 18 October 2012

Mathrubhumi Seed - BAI Little Frame Short Film Contest

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Mathrubhumi Seed and Builders Association of India announced a Short Film contest for the UP, High School and Higher Secondary School students.

Theme
Environment: Energy Conservation, Urban Solid Waste Problems, Plastic Wastes, Environmental Pollution, Health and Hygiene, Biodiversity conservation etc.

No Entry Fee

Conditions
The duration of the film - 5-7 minutes
It can be in English or Malayalam
Silent films will also be considered
The film can be either in colour or black and white

Prizes
District Level First and Second Prizes (Cash Prize, Memento, Certificate)
First: Rs. 25000/-
Second: Rs. 15000/-
Nest three best short films will be given special mention and prize.

How to Submit
The films can be submitted in CD/DVD
Certificate from the Principal/Headmaster to be enclosed
Only one entry from a school
Write "Little Frame Contest" over the envelope

Send the entries to:
Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd.
K P Kesavamenon Road
P.B No. 46
Calicut - 673001

Last Date: 15 November 2012

For further information see the Mathrubhumi Daily Vidya dated 18 October 2012
Access e-paper at http://www.mathrubhumi.com/epaper/index.php?cat=19
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Friday 12 October 2012

Fair and Lovely Foundation Education Scholarship 2018

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The Foundation has invited applications from girls across the country for the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship 2018 that allows them to pursue higher education.

ELIGIBILITY

-Women between 15-30 years who wish to pursue undergraduate or post graduate courses

-Candidates who have passed 12th standard securing a minimum of 60% in 10th and 12th Std board exams

How to apply?
To apply for the scholarships you can either download the application form and courier it to the below mentioned address or you can fill it online.


The downloaded form needs to be duly filled and couriered along with below mentioned documents to:

Fair & Lovely Foundation,
P.O.Box No. 11281, Marine Lines Post Office,
Mumbai 400 020.

For any query contact Toll-free (MTNL/BSNL) 1800-220-130


Documents for the application
1 attested photocopy of mark sheets and certificates.
2 passport size photographs.
1 attested photocopy of family income proof.
1 attested photocopy of admission proof.
1 copy of statement of purpose – which is an essay of not more than 250-300 words about yourself, your ambition in life and how you will achieve it.
Renewal of Scholarship
Past beneficiaries of the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarships can now renew their scholarships for more assistance in further education.

To process your renewal application you need to send us the following documents:
Mark sheets of your last academic year

Last Date: Application submission closes on 31st October, 2015.

Deatils visit : Fair and Lovely Website



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Thursday 11 October 2012

SDMA - Balarama - YMCA All Kerala Children's Painting Competition

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SDMA - Balarama - YMCA is organising All Kerala Children's Painting Competition at 350 centres in Kerala.
Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 10 am

 Eligibility
Children below 15 years of age

Categories and themes
Group 1 - Up to 5 years : Colouring Competition
Group 2 - 5-7 Years: My Earth
Group 3 - 7-9 Years: My Earth
Group 4 - 9-12 Years: Nature and Man
Group 5 - 12-15 Years: Men Fighting Disaster

Prizes
State Level Winners will receive
First Prize - Rs. 10000/-
Second Prize - Rs. 7500/-
Third Prize - Rs. 5000/-
Certificates and Medals for winners at each centre

For details:
See Malayalam Manorama Daily dated. 11 October 2012
or Contact YMCA
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Thursday 4 October 2012

IFAW Animal Action Education Art Contest

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Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is partnered with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) aims to educate and raise awareness about animal welfare issues among our youngsters and reach out indirectlry to their parents, educators and everyone in the society.
This year's theme is "Elephants Never Forget"
Aim: Art for Elephants - to celebrate the Asian elephant as the National Heritage Animal of India
Tow national level winners will be awarded the IFAW Young Achiever's Award comprising cash and certificate each and their paintings will feature on New Year greeting cards produced by WTI that are sent ot eminent wildlife conservattionists and organisations heads of the world over.
Art for Elephants
Paint Asian Elephants on the theme Haathi mere saathi
Contest is open for class VI to IX
Entries must not be larger than A4 size
Last Date: December 31st 2012
Send your entries to: Wildlife Trust of India, F-13 Sector 8, NOIDA - 201301


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