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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CERAMICS CARE: Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute P.O. Jadavpaur University, Kolkata 700032 (West Bengal). Associate Membership Examination (Recognised by the Govt. of India as equivalent to 1st degree in Ceramics). Applications are required to be sent in the prescribed form for appearing in the above examination which takes place during October.

Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. or Diploma in Ceramics with 2 years professional experience in the field of ceramics in each case. B.Sc. students must have Mathematics as one subject together with any one out of Physics, Chemistry and Geology. The examination consists to two parts: part I & II and is held once every year. The candidates may appear in any number of subjects in a year. Proposed examination centres are Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Gudur, Bhilai and Baroda. A set of study materials and a few recommended books are available on payment. The Institute is also conducting a short term course on “Science of Ceramic Systems” at Kolkata during August for the benefit of the candidates.

Whom to Contact: Other details of regulations, syllabus and application forms can be had from the above address on payment of prescribed charges by M.O./Demand Draft. Last date: August.

J.N. TATA ENDOWMENT LOAN SCHOLARSHIPS:
Eligibility : Applicants should be graduates of a recognized Indian University, with a consistently good academic record. Students in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply. Academics and other mid-career professionals with a good academic background and experience in their field who wish to go abroad for further specialization are also eligible.

Candidates applying for the scholarship should have applied for admission to universities abroad. Applications for scholarship from students awaitingadmissions aborad would also be considered. However, the final award is subject to their securing admission.

Selection : After the initial screening, candidates would be short-listed for an interview in person by subject experts. The interview is held at Mumbai between March and June and the final selection for the award is announced by the end of July.

Procedure for Applying : Application forms are issued from the administrative office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 51 M. G. Road, Mumbai 400001, on payment of requisite charges. Last date for the issue of application forms: January.

Completed applications should reach the Chief Executive Officer, J.N. Tata Endowment, Bombay House 24 Homi Mody Street, Mumbai 400001 by February.

K.C. MAHINDRA SCHOLARSHIPS
K.C. Mahindra Education Trust offers Interest-Free Loan Scholarships to Indian nationals for Hr. Education abroad in various fields for advanced studies in Engineering, Natural Science, Humanities, Medicine & Business Management including the study of Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences. The maximum amount of scholarship payable to any scholar shall not exceed R;. 95000/-. Applicants for these scholarships are required to satisfy the following conditions:

(a) They must possess a First Class degree or an equivalent diploma of the same standard from a recognised Indian University.

(b) They must have secured admission or at least have applied for admission in reputable foreign Universities for courses commencing from September but not later than February.

Candidates studying in the Final Year of the degree or diploma courses are also eligible to apply provided they produce their final year Certificate before end Government and Quasi Government Officers with a creditable academic record, going abroad for specialised qualifications are also eligible to apply.

Preliminary applications should be forwarded to the Managing Trustee, K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Mumbai 400001 along with self-addressed stamped envelope. The prescribed application form is sent only to those candidates who are considered to have the requisite qualifications as stated above.
Last date: February. Prescribed application forms duly filled in by the applicants together with necessary enclosures must reach the Trust Office before the specified date in March.

The final selection of the candidates would take place in the 2nd week of July and the interview date is intimated to the selected ones during second week of May.

EVEREADY SCHOLARSHIPS
Eveready Welfare Services invites applications for Scholarships from Indian nationals in advanced educational in Management, all branches of Engineering and Electro-Chemistry at reputed institutions in India Ten scholarships each of a maximum Rs. 20,000 per annum are proposed to be awarded for upto 4 years of study (depending on the duration of the course).

Eligibility:

(a) First class academic record throughout the career.

(b) Firm admission in the first year of a reputed Indian University/Institute for Graduate/Post Graduate studies as full-time student.

(c) The combined gross income of both the parents not to exceed Rs. 1,50,000 per year.

(d) Not a recipient of any other scholarship/financial assistance.
Preliminary applications on plain paper with detailed information on (a) to (d) above should be forwarded to Eveready Welfare Services, 2 Rainey Park, Kolkata 700019. Last date: February.

SHYAM KUMARI HUKKU TRUST: Non-refundable Scholarship
Award of one inland Scholarship is offered to the students of Indian Nationality for a) Technical and Professional courses; b) Graduation, Postgraduation and other courses.

Eligibility: Candidates with brilliant academic records.

Whom to contact: Further details and application forms can be had from the Secretary, Shyam Kumari Hukku Trust, Type VB-9, Sanjay Gandhi Institute, Rai Bareli Road, Lucknow 226014.
Last date: June.

SINGAPORE MILLENNIUM FOUNDATION: Established in 2001, the Singapore Millennium Foundation (SMF) is a non-profit orgaination set up to promote and advance scientific progress and R&D in Singapore. The SMF grants awards to bright and passionate talent of all nationalities to pursue a research career in Singapore. Graduates can apply for scholarships. The fields of research supported by the foundation are:

• Education & Learning

• Environmental Science, Renewable Resources & Water Engineering

• Information Technology

• Physical & Material Science

• Life Sciences

Value of Award: For Masters Candidate: S$2,000 per month. Announcement of awards: June.
Last date: February.

LADY TATA MEMORIAL TRUST SCIENTFlC RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Trustees of the Lady Tata Memorial Trust offer scholarships for scientific investigations having a bearing directly or indirectly on the alleviation of human suffering from disease.

Scholars with first class academics are required to work whole time under the direction of a scientist of standing in a recognised institution. Rates of scholarships and other particulars are as follows
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1. Senior Scholarships to graduates in Medicine (MBBS} with completed internship. Value: Rs. 5000-200-7200 with a contingency grant of Rs. 7500 p.a. Age limit: 30 years.

2. Junior Scholarship to B.Sc. with disti nction & 2 years research experience. Val ue: Rs. 4000-100-4200 with a contingency grant Rs. 7500 p.a. Age limit: 27years. The quantum of Awards in respect of MBBS qualified candidates depend on qualification, research experience and publication.
Application for joint investigation are not accepted. Application are to be made as per instructions given in the Information Sheet. Information Sheet and Application Form can be obtained by Post only from Secretary & Chief Accountant, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai 400001.
Last date for receiving applications: January.

THE PAUL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: These scholarship are offered to the outstanding Young scholars eager to relize their dreams and fulfill their aspiration which would make a positive contribution to building a better society.

Scholarships are offered to students with confirmed admissions to the best Universities and advanced centers of learning in India and abroad. Enrolment confirmation must be provided prior to interview date. Funding would be given for graduate studies, research and training in the humanities, basic sciences, applied sciences, medicine, law, fine arts, and applied arts, community and social management.

Eligibility. Only Candidates who have completed graduation with Class I are eligible to apply (10 + 2 + 3). Applicants should enclose a copy of the application form to the University of their choice.
Scholarships are awarded in full or in part, to cover academic, living and travel expenses for a maximum of two years.

Application forms available from November at the Paul Foundation Office, Apeejay House, Kolkata. Date for close of Application:

February. Selection Interview: May. Further details can be had from the Paul Foundation Apeejay House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata 700016.

THE TATA IRON AND STEEL COMPANY LIMITED, Jameshedpur 831001 offers three years Research Associates with a stipend of Rs. 3,500/- to Rs. 3,700/- per month with other benefits. Eligibility: Metallurgical Engineer who have registered or wish to register for M.Tech/Ph.D. based on research. Selection based on interview. Notification generally appears in leading newspapers in June/July.

Whom to Contact: Assistant Director of Personnel (Employment Bureau) the Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited, Jamshedpur.

SAHU JAIN TRUST, The Times of India Group offers the need-cum-merit based Educational Scholarships in the following categories

Inland Scholarship: (a) Technical trade course including Computers and Infotech

(b) Professional courses (like Engineering & Medical

(c) Graduation, Post Graduation and other course. Existing recipients of Scholarship would have to apply again for continuance. Scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 150/-to Rs. 1,000/- per month. Last date: August.

2. Overseas Loan Scholarships for Higher Studies Abroad: Strictly for technical subjects for graduates. The loan is refundable in interest free soft instalments after completion of studies. Loan amount ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 lump sum in each case. Last date: July.

• Eligibility: The applicant should have be of Indian origin and have a uniformly brilliant academic record. Last date: May.

Whom to contact: Further details and prospectus can be had by sending a request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Secretary, Sahu Jain Trust, Times House, 4th Floor, 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002.

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 2263 offers one year Singapore Research Scholarships of US $ 1300-1500 per month.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with first class Honours (with distinction) and a Master’s degree in relevant fields of engineering or Computer Technology.

Whom to Contact: The Registrar, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 2663. You may enclose an official transcript of academic records from each University/Institute attended. Notification: Generally appears in the leading Newspapers in November.

THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, offers admission to Graduate
Programmes by Research (leading to an MSc or a PhD) in the Faculty of Science. Successful candidates would undertake research in a chosen field of study under the guidance of supervisors and write up a thesis for examination. They would also be required to attend and pass courses.

Eligibility: The applicant must have a First Class Honours (4 year) degree or a First Class MSc by course work plus the ability to pursue research in the proposed field of study. Applicants who wish to pursue a doctoral degree would need to pass a qualifying examination by the end of his/her third semester. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for both full-time and part-time candidates are one and three years for master’s degrees, and two and five years for doctoral degree respectively.

ITC OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS: The ITC Overseas scholarships are offered for business management and environment management/environment engineering related programmes. The post-graduate scholarships, worth up to Rs. 1,00,000 per annum, are offered for two years of study. While due consideration would be given to merit, the scholarships are also means-based.

Candidates must have procured admission to any of the following institutes for the Master’s in Business Management/Environment Engineering/Environment Management degree commencing Autumn, of the years of award

In UK: London School of Economics, Manchester Business School

In USA: Stanford University, Harvard University, Northweston University (Kallogg School of Management), University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor.

Eligibility: Candidates should be first class graduates below 28 years as on 31st July, of the year of award and resident in India for one year preceding the date of application. Preference is given to those having work experience.

Whom to Contact: Further details application forms can be had from Corporate Public Relations Dept., I.T.C. Limited, ITC Centre, 37 Chowrnghee, Kolkata 700071 (W.B.)

Candidates must send requests for forms with a bio-data outlining academic background; a copy of the letter of admission; details of available financial support and proof of birth-date.

Candidates who have received full financial aid are not considered.

ITC reserves the right to issue forms based on its initial screening, shortlisted applicants are interviewed in Kolkata by an eminent panel. Outstation candidates are paid two-way first class rail fare.

Notification: May. Last date: June.

TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Junior Scholars are paid a fixed monthly scholarship of Rs 4000 p.m. initially. There is an annual contingency education grant of Rs 2,000. Admissions are made for a year at a time but are renewable annually. Candidates called for interview from outstation are paid railway fare each way by ordinary second class (sleeper class for travel beyond 500 kms) and a sum of Rs 105 as halting allowance for the day on which they are interviewed.

UNITED KINGDOM AND CANADA

Medicine (UK). Subject: Cancer Research (including Cancer epidemiology): Cardiology, Gynaecology, Medicine and Dentistry. Scholarships are assigned for project oriented training in higher techniques and methodology and are not for generalized training/studies leading to a degree or diploma.

Engineering & Technology: Computer Studies; Electronrcs; Environmental Studies; Remote Sensing Technology; Communication Engineering; Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering; Robotics.
Science (Pure & Applied): Mathematics; Molecular Biology; Physics and Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).

Agriculture & Allied Fields: Animal Husbandry; Agronomy and Forestry.

Humanities & Social Sciences: History, Sociology; Management Studies; Fine Art (including Western Painting, Art History, Graphic Design and Sculpture); Economics and Philosophy.

Qualification & Experience: (a) The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium. For Master’s Degree: One must have completed Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above indicated subject fields securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Science and Agriculture group. Candidates should give one page academic justification for pursuing Master Degree course in U.K.

Academic year commences in October

Note: Important General Conditions and contact address are same as mentioned on pages 35-37 respectively.

Latest and complete details about the specific eligibility requirements, number of scholarship, their value, how to apply, and last date for sending the application, etc. can be had from the Section Officer, ES-3 Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Deptt. of Education), A.1/W.3 Curzon Road Barracks, K.C. Marg, New Delhi 110001 Or from the notifications which appear in the Employment News and some of the prominent national dailies.