Sankalp 2009 , is a nationwide MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) business plan competition to identify, support and connect high potential Social MSME’s in industries critical to India’s development.Sankalp 2009 is our effort to spark a sustained growth of the MSME and impact-driven business sectors in India.
Business plans are invited from individual entrepreneurs as seed stage ideas, active start ups and established enterprises, in the MSME segment. Sankalp 2009 is looking for businesses that have the ambition and dedication to achieve competitive scale, profitability and a high social impact.
Organizer
India Development Gateway (IDG)
Eligibility Criteria
Business plans are invited from individual entrepreneurs as seed stage ideas, active start ups and established enterprises, in the MSME segment
Important dates
Round 1 Submission Deadline: December 29th 2008
Round 1 Results Announced: January 16th 2009
Round 2 Opens: January 16th 2009
Round 2 Submission Deadline: February 10th 2009
Round 2 Results Announced: February 24th 2009
Final Awards Event: April 2009
Contact Details
Media Contact: Ms. Rashmi Pillai
Email: rpillai@intellecap.net
Phone: +91 (0)22 4035 9222 / 204
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The annual oikos Case Writing Competition aims to promote the development of new high quality case studies in the field of sustainability management and strategy. The competition welcomes entries from all parts of the world. An international panel of leading faculty that study sustainability issues in management reviews the cases in a double-blind review process and the judging committee gives written feedback to each case contributor.
Corporate Sustainability:
Cases should illustrate sustainability-related strategies and change processes in established medium and large organizations.
Social Entrepreneurship:
Cases should illustrate entrepreneurial initiatives that use business principles to address social and environmental challenges.
Important dates
Deadline for Case Submission: November
FuturArc Prize 2009 is organised by FuturArc Journal. The FuturArc Prize was launched in 2007 by the BCI Group of Companies through its publication arm, FuturArc Journal, to seek out innovative Green building designs for sites in Australasia. The Competition has two objectives: first, to create a platform for talented individuals - professionals and students - who are keen on environmental issues; second, to encourage the construction industry as a whole to move towards sustainable design.
Event of FuturArc Prize 2009
FuturArc Prize 2009
Organizer
FuturArc Journal
Eligibility criteria
For Student:
The Competition may be entered by any undergraduate, post graduate, doctoral student of any recognized
The D. M. Harish Memorial Government Law College International Moot Court Competition is jointly conduct by Government Law College, Mumbai & The D.M Harish Foundation. This has emerged as the most prestigious mooting competition in INDIA and has played an important role in the promotion of mooting in the country by providing a platform for the Law students to hone their advocacy skills.
Event:
International Moot Court Competition
Organizer
Government Law College , Mumbai & The D.M Harish Foundation
Eligibility criteria
Open for Law Universities/ Colleges Teams.
Important dates
Deadline for registration: November 28, 2008
Event dates: February 13 - 15, 2009
Eligibility for HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships 2009
The HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships is one of the initiatives by which we intend to bring more opportunities to talented and deserving students. HDFC Bank plan to give out over 5000 Scholarships ranging from Rs.2,500 to Rs.10 Lakh amounting to Rs.1.5 crore, to students from the 4th to the 9th standard. Eligibilty criteria is as under:
Any child studying from Standard 4 to Standard 9
To participate, the child's parents need to fill up the Registration form for the HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarship. Registration is free of cost. The participant can register online Click here to register.
No documentation
EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
8/9, Grosvenor Place London SWIX 7SH
offers
Business Scholarship in Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Economics and Commercial Sciences, Finance, International Business, International Relations,
Eligibility: Candidates of all nationalities meeting high academic standard; good spoken English for duration of 3 years for B.A.
Value: US$ 5,000, reduction on fees per academic year and benefits.
Whom to apply: Applications are to be submitted by july
The Chevening Scholarships programme is funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and administered by us. The programme offers outstanding graduates and young professionals the opportunity to study at UK universities.
Chevening scholarships are not available to anyone who has benefited in the last three years from other awards funded by the British Government. In the 2008/09 academic year five were offered (the number of scholarships offered varies each year).
The scholarship includes:
Areturn economy airfare to the UK from any Australian city
All compulsory academic fees
Monthly stipend
Book allowance
Thesis allowance
Application Form
Applications for Chevening Scholarships for study in the 2009/10 academic year are
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP)
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The Plan offers up to 55 annual scholarships and up to 70 academic staff fellowships for Indians. The scholarships are for one-year masters, three-year doctoral or one-year clinical training awards in specific subjects. As the scholarships are for postgraduate study or research, you must have a university degree or equivalent qualification. If there are no undergraduate courses in a particular subject in your own country or regional university, it may sometimes be possible
TOKYO KEIZAl UNIVERSITY
7 Minami-cho 1-chome Kokubunji, Tokyo 185
offers
Financial assistance in the form of tuition rees reduced by 30% or full exemption; some scholarships are available for Undergraduate, Graduate Programmes for study in Business, Business Administration, Communication, Economy, Law. Applications are to be sent by early November for undergraduate programmes; by October for Master's programmes; by February for doctoral programmes.
IUSSTF Fellow will also be entitled to contingency/ preparatory allowances to cover for visa, airport transfer, medical insurance, etc. @ Rs 15000 for period upto 6 months and Rs. 20000 for period beyond 6 months. In an effort to augment scientific excellence in emerging areas of science and technology, the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) in association with Science and Engineering Research Council of (SERC) of Department of Science and Technology (DST), announces the Indo-US Research Fellowships.
Organizer
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
Location
New Delhi, India
Eligibility Criteria
(i) Master’s degree in engineering, technology or equivalent or Ph.D. in science or technology or equivalent
CANADIAN COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN
Under this scheme, scholarships are offered to Indian nationals (nominations are sent to the International Council for Canadian Studies) under the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Plan.
Age: There is no restriction with respect to the age of candidates but the candidates should have obtained their first Gradualion/Master's degree as per requirement within the last five years.
Level: These scholarships are awarded for studies leading to Master's degree.
Subject fields: Law, Political Science/Internationa! relations with particular emphasis on Canada-India relations, Education, Media Studies, Architecture, Geography, Management Studies, Computer Science, Social Administration, Economic Planning, Health Science (including Food Nutrition Management), Environmental Studies.
Tenure
FRANKLIN PIERCE COLLEGE
PO Box 60, College Road Rindge, NH 03461-0060
International Student Scholarship for study in Accounting, Administration, Advertising, American Studies, Arts, Biology, Business, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Ecology, Environment, Education, Fine Arts, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music and Musicology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Education to international students meeting academic requirements. Value: US $8,000 each year.
TUFTS UNIVERSITY FLETCHER SCHOOL OF LAW AND DIPLOMACY
Medford Massachusetts 02155
offers
Fellowships (approximately 125) in international relations, foreign policy, international business and international law for one academic year (renewable). Eligibility: Candidates of all nationalities with Bachelor's degree or equivalent and high academic standing; background in history, economics, political science, law or business preferred; excellent English (TOEFL 600 and above) essential. Arrangements possible for students with disabilities. Value: Varies from $2,000 to $25,000. When and whom to apply: By 15th January; to the Director of Admissions at the above address.
CHUKYO UNIVERSITY
101-2, Yagoto-honmachi Showa-ku
Nagoya
offers
Chukyo Scholarship for International Students and exchange students of any nationality with satisfactory academic record, future potential and financial need for a duration of one academic year (12th months) for Undergraduate, Graduate Programmes for study in Business, Business Administration, Continuing Education, Economy, Education, English, Law, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Literature and Civilization, Management, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Education. Value: undergraduates: 45,000 yen per month; graduates: 65,000 yen per month. Applications are be sent by early September to International Centre.
AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT
(AUSAID), G.P.O. Box 887, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601,
offers (a) Australian Development Co-operation Scholarships (formerly John Crawford Scholarship Scheme-JCSS); (b) Australian Sponsored Training Scholarships (formerly Sponsored Student Programme-STP); (c) Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). Subj ects for study include a wide variety corresponding to needs of developing countries.
Value: Varies between countries and institution of enrolment; covers annual tuition fees, an annual stipend (tax exempt) and return airfare. Further details can be had from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in the respective countries.
EAST WEST CENTRE,
Burns Hall 2066 1777, East West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848
offers area of study concerned with promotion of better relation and understanding between the US & Asia Pacific Region/ International Economics (Awards:- Fellowships, Intern, Professional Associates, Graduate Deg. students, Joint Doctoral Research Intern awards) to students holding relevant degree, education business relevant degree, education business leaders administrators from the South East/South & East Asia. Value: Duration.