Tata Trust Scholarships to UG and PG students

Tata Trusts invites an applications from students, who are studying at the UNDERGRADUATE and POSTGRADUATE levels in Colleges/Institutions for a Scholarship Programme.
The application process will be exclusively online and will start on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - from 9.00 am and end on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 6.00 pm.

LIST OF COURSES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
BACHELOR
Who are eligible to apply

• Those who are pursing studies in India.
• Those who have completed first year of their streams.
• Those who are paying tuition fees and other related fees.

MASTERS

Who are eligible to apply

• Those who are pursing studies in India.
• Those who have completed Bachelor's in their respective streams.
• Those who are paying tuition fees and other related fees.

Guidelines

• The Scholarship is for the current academic year (2017-2018).
• Students to upload clear scanned copies and to be uploaded within the documents mentioned (in PDF format). Unclear / illegible / manipulated / incomplete documents uploaded forms will not be accepted and will be treated as void.
• Percentage criteria has been set against each stream, students are requested to go through before applying.
• False and misleading information provided by the student will lead to the disqualification of the form.
• The Trusts does not have any intermediaries / agents. Students are advised to beware of such individuals that claim to represent the Trusts and demand a share from the grant, if sanctioned. In case any such demands are made, Students are requested to bring the matter to the notice of Trust Office immediately.
• Read the form carefully before submitting it, as you will not have any access to it after submission.
• For have any query, write to igpedu@tatatrusts.org or call on 022-66657172/66657447/66657723.
• Students who have not received the previous year's Marksheets are requested to download it from the University Website and get it attested from the College Authority
• Please note – you will need to upload attested marksheets for both semesters of the previous academic year.

LIST OF MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

(you are requested to collect clear scanned documents in pdf format).

Attested clear copies of marksheets for the previous academic year.

Current year's fee receipt(s).

Clear photo copy of Aadhar card of the student.

An original cancelled cheque and a photo copy of the first page of the bank passbook pertaining to the student's bank account only.

An original letter from the college on their letterhead for the current academic year (As per attached Specimen). Please click here to download format).

For further information click here

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Kerala State Higher Education KSHEC Scholarship 2017

Kerala State Higher Education Council invited online applications for Higher Education Scholarship offered by for college students who have joined various courses at Colleges affiliated to University in Kerala in 2016-17 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria for KSHlEC Scholarhips

Only the first year students who have joined various govt. /aided Arts and Science Colleges or Universities for Science, Social Science, Humanities and Business Studies and pursuing non-professional courses

The marks secured for Plus Two level shall be considered for the scholarship as given below

ST  : Pass

SC: Science, Social Science, Humanities 55% Business Studies 60%

PH: All streams 45%

BPL/OBC : Science 60%, Social Science, Humanities 55% Business Studies 65%

Others: Science, Business Studies 75% Social Science, Humanities 60% 

Amount of Scholarship

For Graduation

Firs Year INR 12,000

Second Year INR 18,000

Third Year INR 24,000

PG 

Firs Year INR 40,000

Second Year INR 60,000

PH candidate having 40% or more disability will be provided 25% additional scholarship

Category wise Scholarships

SC/ST 10%

BPL 10%

OBC  27%

PH þ 3%

General 50% 

A total of 1000 candidates will get scholarships for the academic year.

KSHEC Scholarship 2017 - How to Apply

Application can be submitted online at www.kshec.kerala.gov.in. Click the link Scholarship/Higher Education Scholarship.

After submitting online application, a printout of the registration form along with necessary documents must be submitted to the Principal of the colleges concerned.

Last date for submitting online application for KSHEC scholarship is December 16, 2017

Last date to submit the form to the head of colleges ; 19 December 2017

Click here for notification (Malayalam)

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Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) at JNCASR

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research invites applications for its Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2018, for motivated and talented students in Science and Engineering, studying in India.

INTRODUCTION

The Centre offers summer fellowships for two months to bright undergraduate and MSc students studying in India. This programme has proved to be popular and competitive; each year, about 2000 students from all over India apply for the 50-60-80 fellowships awarded. All the fellowships are supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Students are placed with research groups at JNCASR or with scientists elsewhere in India. They are paid travel expenses and a monthly stipend of Rs. 6000. Selected students get the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research, and several summer projects have led to publications in leading journals. Many of the summer students of past years have gone on to pursue graduate studies and a research career, at the JNCASR or at another leading university.

RESEARCH AREAS:

Life Sciences:Infectious and non-infectious diseases, bioinformatics, developmental biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, life-history evolution, circadian biology, animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolutionary genetics, experimental evolution, population dynamics, phylogeography, neurophysiology, behavioural neurobiology and behavioural genetics and cell biology. materials sciences: Nano sciences, energy and green materials.

Chemical Sciences:Solid state chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, organic, physical and inorganic chemistry, organic and asymmetric synthesis, medicinal and bio-organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, supramolecular chemistry and chemistry of nanomaterials, renewable energy and healthcare related materials chemistry.

Physical Sciences: Condensed matter theory and experiment, statistical physics, semiconductor materials physics, biophysics, nano physics, organic electronics, computational materials science, soft matter, semiconductor interfaces, heterostructures, physical metallurgy and transmission electron microscopy.

Engineering Sciences:Computational fluid dynamics using mesoscopic simulation techniques, dynamics and rheology of complex microstructured fluids including suspensions, emulsions and polymer solutions, flow of granular media, Active matter, Hydrodynamic stability of Newtonian and viscoelastic fluids, high Reynolds number flows and turbulence, non-linear dynamics and chaos, vortex dynamics, heat and mass transfer, geophysical fluid dynamics, microfluidics, acoustofluidics, and microgravity science.

Mathematics

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING:

• Students who have secured not less than 80% in Maths and Science subjects in their 10th and 12th standard or equivalent examinations, and not less than first class in graduation and post graduation (if applicable).
• Students presently studying in I and II year of B.Sc., I, II & III year of B.S., I, II & III year of B.E. /B.Tech., I year of M.Sc., and I-III year of Integrated M.Sc. can apply for Life Sciences.
• Students presently studying in II & III year of B.Sc., II, III & IV year B.S., II, III & IV year of B.E/B.Tech., I year of M.Sc. and I-III year of Integrated M.Sc. can apply for Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Mathematics.
• Students presently IV year of BS-MS, I year of M.Sc. and IV year of Int. M.Sc. can apply for Materials Sciences and Chemical Sciences.
• The students selected under this programme are placed with scientists at the Centre or elsewhere in India, for 2 continuous months with a stipend of Rs. 6000 /- p.m and travel support as per Centre’s norms.

Detailed information and application form can be downloaded from http://www.jncasr.ac.in/fe/srfp.php .

The filled in application form with attested documents should reach the address mentioned below:

Mailing address:
The Academic Coordinator
Fellowships and Extension Programmes
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jakkur P.O., Bangalore – 560 064.

Important Dates:
Last date for downloading application form from website : 30 November 2017

Last date for receipt of completed application form : 8 December 2017

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CAMPUS AMBASSADOR of Vidhi Aagaz

ABOUT VIDHI AAGAZ
“Vidhi Aagaz (www.vidhiaagaz.com) is an education website established with an aim to develop the writing and presentation skills of each and every individual. In order to achieve its aim, Vidhi Aagaz started with the Competitions and further published it’s flagship Journal “Scholars Paradise”. Taking a step further in the field of publication, Vidhi Aagaz gave a new shape to the publication of Blogging and started publishing the issues of blogs.

From its very establishment, Vidhi Aagaz has helped the students of 50+ colleges of 15+ states of India in their search of knowledge and Opportunities.

CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Vidhi Aagaz Campus Ambassador Program is one of the initiatives to outreach the maximum students of India while giving them an opportunity to learn professionalism and giving them an exposure to work with the other students of the colleges from all over India.

Vidhi Aagaz has always recognized and awarded the deserving students with the bonus opportunities and through Our Campus Ambassador Program, we aim to give the students an opportunity to represent Vidhi Aagaz in their campus.

Term: 6 months (Will be extended on the basis of work)

Qualifications: Students pursuing any under-graduate or post-graduate course.

Number of Positions: Two (2) Campus Ambassador from each college/ university.

PERKS FOR CAMPUS  AMBASSADOR
To hold the position of Campus Ambassador and lead Vidhi Aagaz in the concerned college is in itselfa matter of pride. But the opportunities comes with the responsibilities too.

Some of the perks given to campus ambassadors are:

Certificate as a Campus Ambassador, which will enhance your CV.
4 FREE Blog Publications per month (worth Rs. 800)
Exposure and Experience to work with the students from all over India.
Opportunity to work with the Well established and experienced professors and professionals of your field.
To learn the professionalism and develop presentation skills, leadership, media relations, team working, time management etc.
Opportunity to make your special identity, you can write yourself as Campus Ambassador, Vidhi Aagaz in your email signatures, LinkedIn, facebook, Insta profiles, blogs, personal pages etc.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION will be given for outstanding contribution during events and competitions
The position will be contractual basis and person appointed can be removed from the post without any notice if work found unsatisfactory.
Perks will be increased or decreased on the basis of your work.
What do We expect From a CAMPUS AMBASSADOR?
The Campus Ambassadors will be an integral part of the Vidhi Aagaz Team. As a part of Vidhi Aagaz we Expect the following from the Campus Ambassadors.

hard-working, Honest and punctual candidate having good leadership, communication and organizational skill.
To Represent and lead Vidhi Aagaz in the concerned college.
To communicate the events and happening of the organization in their college and get the results too.
To communicate any event happening in their college to Vidhi Aagaz.
An active internet user, interested in promoting our services, articles and educational content on Social Media.
To complete the tasks/works given to them from time to time.
To follow the code of conduct set forth by the organization and maintain its decorum and privacy at all times and situations.

LAST DATE TO APPLY
25th November 2017.

HOW TO APPLY?
Mail your CV at vidhiaagaz@gmail.com.

APPLICATION FEE:
There is no fee to apply for the program.



For any queries mail  at vidhiaagaz@gmail.com or contact at +91 7067-17-7067.

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SIDBI Logo Design Contest 2017

SIDBI invites participation from general public to design the visual identity of the Bank through a logo that capture the essence of the brand according to the broad theme. The details of the contest are as under :

Name of the contest  :   SIDBI Logo Design Contest 2017
Participants:  Individuals who have attained the age of majority, residents of indian & other Indian entities.    
Participation: One entry per individual with maximum 3 images
Submission fee :  Nil.
Prize money : Rs. 10,000/- for the selected logo design (subject to TDS, etc, if applicable) and Citation
Validity period   10 days (Sept. 20, 2017–Sept. 29, 2017) which could be extended by the Bank at its discretion

Broad theme for the logo:

SIDBI has played a vital role over 27 years of its existence as a provider of finance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through a large number of intermediaries as well as directly through its network. Besides normal term loans and working capital, it has created market for specialized offerings such as micro finance, venture capital, risk capital, green financing, credit guarantees, ratings as also various development initiatives for the sector it serves.

 SIDBI’s interventions are now aimed to be made deeper and wider to rejuvenate the competitiveness of MSMEs in the global arena and to strengthen and develop other intermediaries, including new age Fintechs, working in the MSME eco system.  It intends to leverage technology to improve access to finance by MSMEs in the informal sector.  The new logo must reflect the changing landscape in financial inclusion through innovation led business and start-ups and greater positive impact on society.  Details of SIDBI’s profile and area of operations including subsidiaries and associates are available in its website https://www.sidbi.in.

Click here to participate

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Chevening Scholarships for Post Graduate Degree in UK

Chevening is the UK government's global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from your country and beyond to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships are open between 12:00 BST on Monday, 7 August 2017 and 12:00 GMT on Tuesday, 7 November 2017.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available at http://www.chevening.org/india/

Eligibility
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.
Have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, so please refer to your country page for further details)
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 12 July 2018
Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018

In order to receive a Chevening Award, all applicants must demonstrate that they have fulfilled the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018. We advise all applicants to ensure they have fulfilled the English language requirement as early as possible by either:

• Taking an English language test
• Claiming an exemption based on the UKVI exempt categories

For further information and apply online click here

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2500 SCHOLARSHIPS (NATIONAL FUND) For STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18

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, 2500 National Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.

Every year 2500 scholarships will be provided to the differently-abled students throughout the country. 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female candidates.
Applicant has to apply online (www.nhfdc.nic.in) for scholarship from 01.07.2013 to 31.08.2013 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.

Rate of Scholarship and other benefits under the scheme:
4.1 The following benefits will be available under the scheme:-
 
(i) Non-refundable fees shall be fully awarded in case of Government/Government-aided institution. In case of private Institutes the reimbursement would be restricted to similar courses in Government/Government-aided institutions.
(ii) Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for a period of 10 months only in one academic year at following rates.
 
 

Class/Course	Maintenance allowance (Rs. per month)	Book/Stationery allowance (Rs. Per annum)
Professional Graduate Courses	2500/-	6000/-
Professional Post-Graduate courses	3000/-	10000/-

Visual,Hearing and Orthopaedically handicapped differently-abled students, in addition will be provided aids and appliances, only once during lifetime, as given below :
 
  Visually Handicapped

S.No.	Appliance	Estimated cost (up to)	Remarks
1.	Brailler / Brailler Typewriter	Rs. 10,000	For blind
2.	Laptop or Desktop with Screen reading software	Rs. 40,000	For blind
3.	Laptop or Desktop with Screen Magnification software	Rs. 60,000	For low vision

Hearing Handicapped
	S.No. Appliance Estimated cost (up to) 1. Binaural digital programmable hearing aid with annual provision of button cells Rs 50,000 + Rs 3600 p.a. 2. Cell phone with SMS SIM card Rs 5,000 3. Laptop or Desktop with WiFi (Blue tooth) facility Rs 70,000

Orthopaedically Handicapped
	S.No. Appliance Estimated cost (up to) 1. Laptop or Desktop Rs. 40,000

Conditions for Scholarship:
i) Financial assistance will be given to pursue degree and/or post graduate level technical and professional courses from a recognized institution. Maintenance, book/stationary allowance and grant for purchase of assistive devices will be credited to the student's account. Non-refundable fees shall be reimbursed to the student on production of proof of deposit of fees or will be paid directly to the Institute under intimation to the student.
ii) Scholarship will be awarded for only one course at a time.
iii) Students who get admission to a college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination will be eligible for the scholarship without any consideration of percentage of marks at higher secondary/graduation level.
iv) Students who get admission in technical/professional courses without facing any competitive examination will also be eligible for scholarship. However, such students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level. Selection of these students will be done strictly on merit basis.In case of female students should have not less than 45% marks at highersecondary/graduation level.
v) Students who pursue their education through correspondence would also be eligible for the scholarship.
vi) Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent years will be subject to successful completion of the course during the preceding year. However, grace period shall be admissible for Girl Students and Students failing in category C-4 is of two years and for all other categories is for one year w.e.f. the academic year 2014-15.
vii) A candidate who is awarded scholarship for one course, after its completion will be eligible for another course too. However, the awardees will not be eligible for a similar or equivalent course.
viii) A scholarship holder under this Scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course.
ix) The annual income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of beneficiary should not exceed Rs. 3.00 lakh from all sources. However, preference shall be given to economically weaker students.

How to apply 

Application in enclosed prescribed format shall be submitted at any time during an academic year to the assigned agency. An advance copy of the application should also be submitted on line. Each applicant shall be given a registration number on receipt of the application. The screening committee shall examine these applications quarterly and the scholarship amount will be disbursed.

List of enclosures alongwith hard copy of application:

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 certificate 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) Attested copy of Aadhar Card
vii) In case of continuation of scholarship in a succeeding year, a copy of the mark sheet of the preceding year.
Click here to apply online

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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How to Prepare for NTSE - Best Books for NTSE

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program in India to select the talented students. Scholarship is provided to 1000 students from the lakhs of students who appear for the examination every year. Qualifying the first level is not at all a difficult task if you do the right kind of preparation.

The National Talent Search Examination is conducted for students studying at the Class X level. The examination consists of the following two tests:
Mental Ability Test (MAT)  (50 marks) -  to judge their power of reasoning, ability to think, ability to judge, evaluate or discriminate, ability to visualize in the space, spatial orientation, etc
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - 

• Language Test (50 marks) is designed to judge the power of reading comprehension, logical sequencing; interpretative, evaluative, predictive and creative components of language.  Language test is to be attempted either in English or in Hindi (as per option of the candidate) in the national level NTSE. 

• Sciences, Mathematics & Social Sciences (100 marks)

The items in the MAT and SAT are multiple choice questions and there is no negative marking.

How to Prepare

• NCERT/SCERT Books: Start with your NCERT/SCERT textbooks from Class VIII to X and make your basics strong. 
• Solve the Previous Year Papers
• Prepare for MAT. The following books are valuable for NTSE preparation and are available at a discounted price at Amazon.

	Study Package for NTSE by Tata McGraw Hill is the most popular book for NTSE. The revised third edition of the book published in 2016, with mock test papers and higher order thinking questions, is based on the syllabus outlined for class IX and X, and follows the latest pattern of the examinations. The previous editions of this book are still available and are also useful. But go for the latest edition. This one is highly recommended for you.
	This book by the editorial team of Arihant, one of the reputed publishers of competitive examination books, is another useful study material for NTSE. It is a complete package covering all topics and the syllabus is completely updated in the latest 2017 edition.
	The latest edition of Target NTSE Class 10 Stage 1 & 2 Solved Papers (2010 - 17) + 5 Mock Tests (MAT + LCT + SAT) by Disha is good for practice. It contains question papers of the past eight years. The book has a separate section “PAST EXEMPLAR PROBLEMS' for SAT, MAT and LCT.
	MAT for NTSE Made Easy by MTG is a good resource for preparation for mental ability test of NTSE and other competitive examinations.
All the best!

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BloomBrite Painting Competition

Rules
Participants must register at bloombrite.com.
Ages 5-10 years: Painting on the theme ‘Rainy Season’.
Please write Name, Age, Class, School on bottom right of the sheet.
Please take a photo of the painting and upload. Easiest method is to upload from smartphone.
Please ensure that photo size is less than 2MB
From the gallery below, share the uploaded painting to facebook and ask friends and family to ‘like’
Entry with maximum facebook likes is the winner.
Results will be announced on the facebook page. Please ‘like’ the page to get updates. Click here
Last Date of Submission is 25th July 2017. Results on 1st Aug 2017.

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Japanese Government Scholarships - MEXT Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT)offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2018 as follows.

Type Undergraduate Students
Level Undergraduate level leading to Bachelors Degree
Age From 17 to 21 years (between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2001)
Fields of Study

1. Social Sciences and Humanities 
(A) Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese Language and others
(B) Economics, Business Administration
2. Natural Science
(A) Science, Electric and Electronic Studies, Mechanical Studies, Civil Eng. & Architecture, Chemical Studies and others
(B) Agricultural Studies, Hygienic Studies, Science (Biology)

(C) Medicine, Dentistry

Eligibility: Students who have academic ability equal to that of a high school graduate (Plus Two)
The scholarship is for a period of five years from April (including one year of Japanese language training period).
Stipend of 117,000 /month (Approximately INR 69000/- per month for the year)
Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding of Japan after arriving in Japan. In addition, in principle, applicants must be willing to carry out their academic studies in Japan in Japanese.

The scholarship period will last for five years from April 2018 to March 2023, including the one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. For scholarship grantees majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the scholarship period will be seven years until March 2025.

Tuition and Other Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
SELECTION
The Japanese diplomatic mission in those countries will conduct First Screening of applicants by means of submitted application documents, interviews and academic examinations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned.

Application deadline 16th June 2017

Click here for application form
For further details click here

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Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarships

The Sitaram Jindal Foundation (SJF), formerly known as S J Jindal Trust, established in 1969 is a charitable organization and one of the most sought after international NGOs in Bangalore with the humanitarian objective of serving the poor and downtrodden in various fields. True to the inspiring ideals and values of its Chief Architect & Founder, Dr. Sitaram Jindal, the Foundation has been promoting and providing basic needs of the people across various sections of the society in different fields including education, healthcare and rural development without discrimination of caste and creed and religion.

CRITERIA FOR AVAILING SCHOLARSHIP

Category 'A' : BPL Students

11th & 12th Classes of Govt. and Govt. Aided Schools/Colleges, 
Private School/Colleges

Category 'B' : ITI Students

Students studying in Govt. and Private ITIs in courses / trades as per Annexure-III Courses of duration, one year or two year shall only be eligible. Minimum percentage of marks in previous examination should be 50%. Further, students staying in hostel shall be paid extra in addition to scholarship.

Category 'C' : General Students

i) Graduate Courses Like:

1. B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., BFA, BCA, BBA, BBM, Bachelor of Business Economics/Finance, B.Sc. (Agriculture), BVSC integrated course of 5 years (first 3 years shall be treated as graduation course), 

2. In the field of Environment like : Environment Scientist,

Environment Engineer and Environment Journalist.

3. In the field of Hospitality, 

Micro Biology, Forensic Sciences and Social Work.

ii) Post Graduation Courses like:

1. M.A., M.Phil, M.Com, M.Lib (Science), MBA, Master of Business Economics/Finance/ Human Resources Management/ International Business/ M.Sc. / MVSc, M.Sc. (Agriculture), MCA, Organic Agriculture, Solar Energy, Rural/Urban Management, Integrated course for 5 years (remaining 2 years amount for post graduation basis).

2. In the field of Environment like : Environment Scientist, Environment Engineer and Environment Journalist.

3. In the field of Hospitality,  Micro Biology, Forensic Sciences and Social Work

Category 'D' Diploma courses

1. Diploma in Civil Engg., Computer Science, Chemical, Automobile Tech., Machine Tool Tech., Mettalurgy, Electronics, Electricals & Mechanical Engg.

2. Diploma in the field of Environment like : Environment Scientist, Environment Engineer and Environment Journalist.

3. Diploma in Nursing, Pharmacy & Physiotherapy

Category 'E' Engineering & Medicine Courses

i)Graduate Engineering Courses (all streams) including Architecture and Medicine Courses including Naturopathy, M.B.B.S., Dental, B Pharma, Homeopathy, Ayurveda. 

ii) PG Courses Engineering & Medicine Courses including Homeopathy, Naturopathy, M Pharma, Surgery (excluding MDS)

For students staying in hostel

Additional amount for hosteler

i) ITI/Diploma

ii) Grad/ PG Courses 

iii) Medical & Engg.Courses (including PG Courses)

Family Income Limits:

 (a) (i) Category ‘A’ & ‘B’ – Certified photocopy of BPL Card or Income Certificate of family income on per annum basis should be

submitted with the application form. Income Certificate is not required from orphans who will have to submit death certificate of

his/her parents

 (b) For category C, D, & E -

 i) For those in employment - Rs.4.00 lakh per year - Certificate issued by the Employer.

ii) For all others - Rs.2.50 lakhs per year - Income Certificate issued by Patwari, BDO, Revenue Officer, any Gazetted Officer, any

Retired IAS, IPS or Class I Central Govt. Officer, Sarpanch/Gram Pradhan/President of Village Panchayat. For Rajasthan state, since

the Govt. of Rajasthan has prohibited the Revenue Officers from issue of Income Certificates and have authorised self certified

Income Certificates duly notarized by the Notary Public with two responsible witness, such Income Certificates will be accepted from

Rajasthan. In case the Income Certificate is issued in any language other than Hindi or English, the student should also submit a

translated copy in English or Hindi duly certified by the Principal / Authorised Signatory

Last Date: Dec 31, 2017

 Application Form and further details

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VENKAT PANCHAPAKESAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2018

Google for Education invites applications for The Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship award of 750 USD towards tuition and education related expenses, and will be invited to visit the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California, USA. Selected students will also have an opportunity to submit a proposal, and potentially receive a funding of up to 225 USD to spend on growing computer science in the local community.

Who can apply?

Applicants who are enrolled in Graduation or post graduation in a college/university in India for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic year are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be currently pursuing a course in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field.

We are specifically looking for university students who:

• Aspire to be computer scientists and technology leaders
• Exemplify leadership skills and a demonstrated passion for computer science and technology
• Assist those around them to excel in the field of computer science and technology
• Help their friends and family members use computer science and technology
• Leverage the field of computer science to transform systems (from building the next game changing technology, to even helping families be happy, etc.)
• Have faced adversity and overcome it to continue learning and growing in the field of computer science

Last Date: June 15, 2018

Application Process

1. Write an essay (300 words maximum) to tell us about the following:
   1. How do you plan to use computer science to make the world a more sustainable place?
   2. If you receive this scholarship, how will you use it to advance your passion and the goals of this scholarship?
2. Write an essay (250 words maximum) to tell us about the following: What adversity have you faced, and how did it impact your career? Please explain the steps you took to overcome it.
3. Submit a video (1 minute maximum) telling us why you would like to receive this scholarship. Please upload it on YouTube and share the link in the application.
4. Submit your resume/CV. Be sure to include your experience in the area of computer science, as well as your leadership experiences and the impact you have created.
5. Submit 2 letters of recommendation. They can be from your faculty or supervisors at your workplace (internship, part-time job, full-time job).

For details visit https://edu.google.com/scholarships/venkat-panchapakesan-memorial-scholarship/

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Students from New Delhi, Noida and Nashik Schools win study trips to Australian Universities

Australian Prime Minister with the Winners

Australian Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, MP and Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, MP and Minister for Education and Training, Australian Government met with the winners of The Advance to Australia, “A2Oz” - India Schools Video Competition 2016-2017 in New Delhi yesterday.

Students from New Delhi, Noida and Nashik schools won study trips to Australian Universities. Students from 325 schools across India participated in the competition and developed short films on next generation fields of study in areas of growing career opportunities in aerospace, construction management, earth sciences, nanotechnology and story-telling through dance.

The winners of the competition organised jointly by the Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade), and Cambridge English Language Assessment are:

·         Aerospace theme - Sanskriti School, New Delhi

·         Earth Sciences theme -Wisdom High International School, Nashik

·         Construction Management theme - Delhi Public School, RK Puram

·         Story-telling through Dance theme - Kothari International School, Noida

·         Nanotechnology theme - Wisdom High International School, Nashik

Students along with teachers from each of the winning schools will travel to Australia to participate in an all-expenses paid study programme to the sponsoring Universities between May to July 2017.

Australian Education Minister with the Winners

Speaking about the competition, Leonie Muldoon, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission said, “The Australian Trade and Investment Commission is delighted to support this competition. An objective of the A2OZ competition is to broaden the horizons of Indian students and expose them to new study options in Australia, particularly in fields that link to careers of the future. 
The competition has provided a wonderful opportunity for Indian students to exhibit their creative talents. We congratulate all the winners and look forward to joining the Sponsoring Universities in welcoming them to Australia.”

 “There are more than 60,000 Indian students as of December 2016 studying in Australia. We would like to invite more Indian students to study in Australia in courses where Australia is a world leader and this includes educational programmes in archeology, earth & marine sciences, mineral & mining engineering, environmental sciences, nursing, pharmacy & pharmacology and veterinary science. Australia is also a significant international education destination for emerging or future careers in areas ranging from technology, digital, robotics, media & entertainment, scientific research, health, and future materials. These programmes will provide Indian students the foundation for a global career in areas of future employment growth”, said Leonie Muldoon. 

TK Arunachalam, Regional Director, South Asia, Cambridge English Language Assessment said, “This is the third edition of the competition and it is exciting to see the wealth of creative ideas and approaches, the five topics have brought out this year. Cambridge English focuses on helping young talents of the country to come out with flying colours with commendable Language and Communicative Skills and it is fabulous to see these creative videos presented in the international language of communication. We look forward to hearing from the deserving winners when they return from their prize-winning trips to Australia.” 

The competition was sponsored by University of Sydney, RMIT University, Australian National University, Macquarie University, University of Southern Queensland, Urbanest, Allianz and Credila.

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NATIONAL CHILD AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

The Government of India from time to time has been instituting awards for individuals and organizations who have done outstanding work for the welfare and development of children. Awards have also been instituted for honouring children who have been shown exemplary courage at the risk of their own lives. 

Children between the age of 4 to 15 years who have shown an exceptional achievement in any field including academics, arts and culture and sports etc. will be considered for this Ward. One Gold Medal and 35 Silver Medals (one for each State/UT) are to be given annually. 

NATURE OF AWARDS

The Awards for the child with exceptional achievements shall consists of:-

(A) Gold Medal – 1 (One)

(i) a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/-

(ii) a citation and certificates, and

(iii) a Gold Medal

(B) Silver Medals – 35 (Thirty –five)

(i) Award money @ Rs. 10,000/- for each awardee.

(ii) a citation and certificate for each awardee, and

(iii) a Silver Medal for each awardee.

How to Apply

The applications should be submitted in the prescribed proforma.

The application form filled in English with relevant documents, paper clippings, photos and copy of birth certificate attested by gazetted officer should be submitted to concerned DSJO within the date announced by Govt. each year.

Last Date: 31st July

RECOMMENDING AUTHORITIES

 The application should be recommended by State/U.T. Departments, any Department of Government of India/District Authority, Local Self Government (Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation etc) Experts in the field, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies/Legislative Councils and reputed Voluntary Organizations. 

The Award will be announced on 14th November each year and will be given away in New Delhi on a date and time convenient to the Minister for Human Resources Development. 

Applications are to be sent to:

National Selection Committee for Exceptional Achievement Award, Dept. of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Sasthri Bhavan, New Delhi-110001

For further information and application form click here

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Poster Design Competition 2017 - Toonz Academy & YWCA

Create an Amazing Poster & #Win Exciting Cash #Prizes !!

YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) of Trivandrum, in order to commemorate its milestones and achievements over the past 100 years (1917-2017) has planned yearlong celebrations and going to conduct Poster Designing competition in association with Toonz Academy.

The Poster Designing Competition is being held with the objectives of enhancing creativity among youngsters and identifying their talents. 

Eligibility

All Higher Secondary and Degree students, are invited to join the competition to be held on 22nd April 2017 at YWCA Hall, Spencer Junction, Trivandrum

There is no entry fee for the competition

For any queries, please feel free to contact at 9249494908

Last date for receiving of application: 16th April 2017

For online registration click here

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Cornell University Tata Scholarship for students from India

The Tata Scholarship Fund will support approximately 20 scholars at any given time and will ensure that the very best Indian students have access to Cornell, regardless of their financial circumstances. The scholarship will be awarded annually; recipients will receive the scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate studies at Cornell.

Qualifications

To receive the undergraduate scholarship, a recipient must:

• be a citizen of India and have attended secondary school in India;
• be offered admission to Cornell as an undergraduate student;
• be eligible for need-based financial aid.

Preference will be given to qualified students accepted to the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning; the College of Engineering; the Applied Economics and Management major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; and majors across colleges in the biological sciences, physical sciences, and other “hard” sciences, as well as the social sciences.

Application Process

Undergraduate applicants will be eligible for consideration for the Tata Scholarship if they have completed the admission application and have applied for financial aid. All undergraduate applicants must apply for financial aid by completing the financial aid application process for international students.

To apply for international financial aid the following documentation is required:

Complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE (Cornell’s CSS code is 2098).
Additional information may be requested by the Office of Financial Aid.

Last date: 15 March 2017
Visit website
Details of financial aid process for international students.

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GIIS Global Citizen Scholarship for Class X students - Study in Singapore

GIIS Global Citizen Scholarship is being offered by the Global Schools Foundation, a Singapore-based organisation, for scholars to pursue senior secondary education at its flagship campus in Queenstown, Singapore.


Global Indian International School (GIIS) - established under the guiding principles of the Global Schools Foundation – is an international network of award-winning institutions, with 20 campuses in 7 countries. Known for their learner-centric and skill-based teaching methodology, GIIS schools offer holistic learning and personality development opportunities for students. Headquartered in Singapore, GIIS offers scholarship to deserving students as a stepping stone for future growth by providing them an unmatched learning experience.

The "No strings attached" GIIS Global Citizen Scholarship is offered to Class 10 academic toppers from around the world for Junior College CBSE (11th- 12th) or an IB Diploma at GIIS Queenstown Campus in Singapore.

Eligibility
A students of Class X who has secured above 80% in Class IX examination can apply for the scholarship.
The scholarship being offered is for senior secondary level; Classes 11 and 12 for both, IB Diploma Programme and CBSE. However, students undertaking any Board in India can apply for the scholarship.

Number of Scholarships
The number of scholarships will be decided by the Committee of the Scholarship programme.

Scholarship
S$ 90,000* per student, which includes tuition fees, boarding, lodging and travel expenses for the two-year scholarship programme.
The scholarship amount includes a onetime return airfare & visa fee, tuition fee, and boarding & lodging at the hostel, one-time settling allowance and pocket allowance per month for daily expenses.


Scholarship selection
April 2017: Written test
May 2017: Results of the Written Test and call for interviews to successful candidates only.
End May/Early June 2017: Interviews
End June 2017: Final list of students selected for scholarships Please check the website www.giisscholarships.org for regular updates.

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Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate and Post-graduate 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
Documents to be submitted

The following documents are to be scanned/photographed and uploaded as part of your scholarship application on partner’s website

a) 1 Passport Size Photo

b) 1 Photo ID Proof (Any one from list of accepted ID documents)

• PAN Card

• Voter Identity Card

• Driver’s License

• Aadhar Card

• 10th std marks card with photo

c) 1 Proof of Age (Any one from list of accepted documents)

• Birth certificate

• First and last pages of a valid Indian passport

• Driver’s License

• 10th standard marks card with Date of Birth mentioned

d) 1 Set of attested qualification certificates and mark sheets for 10th Std and 12th standard. Post graduate applicants should submit grades received in Under-graduate degree/college.

• 10th Standard marks card 

• 12th standard marks card 

• Degree completion certificate (if applying for post-graduation) 

• Degree marks card (if applying for post-graduation) 

e) Proof of Income (All available documents) 

• BPL Card (if belonging to BPL category) 

• Income certificate 

• Recent monthly Pay slip of the main wage-earner of the family 

f) Proof of Admission* (If available only. Proof is fee receipt/Letter of Admission in government-recognized college or training institute) 

Application deadline is 28th February 2017

Click here to apply online

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ONGC Scholarship for Economically backward General and OBC students

Maharatna ONGC is the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas in India, contributing around 70 per cent of Indian domestic production. The crude oil is the raw material used by downstream companies like IOC, BPCL, HPCL to produce petroleum products like Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, Naphtha, Cooking Gas-LPG.

1000* SCHOLARSHIPS EACH WORTH INR 48,000/- PER ANNUM TO MERITORIOUS ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD GENERAL AND OBC STUDENTS
Last date for applying online is 10 October 2016,
 Last date for receipt of duly completed application form by post is 31 October 2016

The stream wise and Zone wise distribution of ONGC scholarships is as follows:

Stream	No. of Scholarships	Zone	No. of Scholarships
Engineering	600	North Zone	200
MBBS	100	West Zone	200
Master in Geology/Geophysics	200	North-East Zone	200
MBA	100	East-Zone	200
		South Zone	200

*50 % SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESERVED FOR GIRL STUDENTS

Eligibility

1. ONGC Scholarship is for Indian Students pursuing their studies from in India.
2. The student must belong to EBC General or OBC category and should be pursuing his first year study in Engineering, MBBS, Master in Geology/Geophysics or MBA.
3. The scholarship scheme will be admissible only for pursuing full-time regular courses from UGC/MCI/AICTE recognized universities located in India.
4. The candidate must have scored atleast 60% marks or equivalent CGPA/OGPA in 12th Standard, Engineering and MBBS discipline. Similarly, those applying for PG level scholarship such as Geology/Geophysics/MBA must have secured minimum 60% marks at graduation level.
5. The specific zone for disbursement of scholarship shall be decided on the basis location of School/University/College/Institute from which the student has appeared for the qualifying exam.(i.e 12th Standard for Graduate level course and Graduation degree for Post-Graduate Level Courses) irrespective of his domicile certificate.
6.The gross joint family income of applicant from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2 Lakhs per annum.(The applicant has to attached income certificate issued by competent authority)
7.The maximum age of the candidate should not be above 30 years  as on 1st September 2016 for the current academic session.
8.The beneficiary under the scholarship scheme should not be availing or intend to avail any other financial aid or scholarship from any other source.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
a. Selection of the candidate will be made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination
prescribed for each eligible course of study. In case of students having equal percentage in the
qualifying examination, students with lower family income shall be selected.
b. Preference will be given to students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. Other students
shall be considered only if sufficient numbers of students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
fulfilling the eligibility criteria are not available.


Last date for submitting online applications : 10th October 2016
Last date for sending hard copy of application form by post: 31st October 2016.


The scholarship will cover lump sum amount of INRv4000/- per month, i.e. INR 48,000/- per annum.
The amount shall be paid on yearly basis after completion of the academic year. The amount of scholarship will be deposited directly in the bank account of the student through ECS facility

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