Scholarships in India EduDiary

SIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Singapore Airlines offers scholarships for a 2-year pre-university course in top junior colleges in Singapore. Studies commencing in January would lead to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), which is an international qualification widely recognised by many countries.

Award: The scholarship provides a maintenance allowance of S$ 24,00 per annum, an accommodation and settling-in allowan ce, tuition fees and other compulsory fees, return air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term.

There is no bond attached to the scholarship, Scholars who have done well can apply for further scholarships to pursue university studies in Singapore or overseas universities.

Who can apply: Students who are Indian nationals, completing Standard 10, are eligible to apply. Applicants should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85%) with English as first language in the Standard 10 State/National examinations.

How to apply: You have to fill in the prescribed encloser certified true copies of the following documents in the order indicated below:

1. Certified copy of Standard 10 National/State examination result slip

2. A curriculum vitae (Not exceeding one page) with your full name, mailing .address and a summary of major achievements (Please indicate if you have been shortlisted for the NTS interview)

3. Certified copies of school examination results of Class 8, 9 and 10

4. Achievements/awards won and participation in extra-curricular activities in Class 8, 9 and 10

Tests & Interviews: Shortlisted candidates are invited to sit for selection tests in India in September. Candidates would then be further shortlisted for an interview in India in October.

Further details can be had from SIA Youth Scholarships, c/o Robinson Road P.O. Box 746 Singapore 901446, Republic of Singapore; SIA Youth Scholarships, 5D Airline House, 25 Airline Road, Singapore 819829, Republic of Singapore.
Last date: July.

S.J. JINDAl TRUST, C-2, Creen Park Extension, New Delhi 110016 offers Scholarships to economically weaker students securing minimum 30% marks for higher studies (class X & above) in ail faculties, final year students of any course need not apply.

HIM-JYOTl FOUNDATION, Ra) Bhawan, Dehradun 248001 (Uttaranchal) offers Him-jyoti Scholarships. Applicants should satisfy the following conditions:

(a) Must be a resident/native of Uttaranchal and should have passed 10 + 2 standard from an Educational Institute based in Uttaranchal.

(b) Has scored 60% and above marks in 10+2 from Uttraranchal State Education Board/CBSE/ICSE Boards.

(c) Should not be more than 22 years of age.

(d) Has secured admission in a Professional Course (Engineering/Medicme/ Pharmacy/Law/Agriculture etc.} in an institution of repute.

(e) The annual income of parent/guardian is not more than Rs.75, 000.
Last date: July.

MODERNITES TRUST, Modem School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001 offers Modernites Trust Scholarship Scheme (Sponsored by Modern School Old Student Association). The Trust sponsors 2 students for admission to class VI and free education up to Class XII in Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.

Eligibility: Those candidates who have got over 75% marks in their present school and whose parent’s incomes are below the taxable limit. Application forms can be had from the School office on payment of prescribed changes in cash. Applications duly completed must reach the Secretary at the above address latest by March.

NISHKAM SIKH WELFARE COUNCIL, B-Block, Tiiak Vihar, New Delhi 110018, conducts Nishkam Scholarship Test during August for awarding Scholarships of Rs. 250/- p.m. to Rs. 1000/- p.m. for Higher Studies to Students of good moral character (non-Smoking/Non Drinking) who passed Secondary & Senior Secondary with minimum 60% marks form Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir. The test would be in Punjab, Religious & Moral Studies, General English & Current Events. Brochure-Cum-Application form can be had during Juiy from Council’s Office at above address.

JAI JYOTI MERIT SCHOLARSHIP, Institute of Management Studies, A-8B, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida 201301 IMS Society conducts a General Aptitude Test for the Admission to Degree courses in different streams of Management, Information Technology and Journalism/ Mass Communication like BBA, BCA, MBA, MIS, MjMC & Engineering streams like Computer Engineering, Electronics & Telecom, Electronics & Instrumentation, Industrial & Production, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and IT.

Eligibility: Graduate, Undergraduate and 10+2 students. 5tudents awaiting for the result in any of the above-mentioned courses can also apply. Further details can be had from the Institute of Management Studies, A-8B, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida 201301

RASHTRIYA JAGRITI SANSTHAN, National Centre for Talent Promotion,62 Sainik Farms, New Delhi 110062, offers Jagriti Independence Scholarships.

Number of Scholarships: 150 and 450 merit certificates.

Value of Scholarships: For students of class:

• XI & XII: Rs. 8400/- over 2 years. -

• IX & X: Rs. 7,200/- over 2 years.

• VII & VIII: Rs. 6,000/- over 2 years.
Selection is made through All India Test. Application form and further details can be had from the Rashtriya Jagriti Sansthan at the above address on payment of requisite charges.

FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ACCESS (FAEA), B-41, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi offers 100 scholarships to deserving students for pursuing their higher studies after 10 + 2 examination in any institution of their choice in India.

The Foundation aims to support exceptional individuals who have potential to become leaders in their respective fields of excellence. It is designed to support candidates from socially and economically marginalised groups which lack systematic access to centres of excellence in higher education. Further details can be had from the Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA} at the address given above. Last date: April.

INDIAN MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD is organised by Mathematics Today Olympiad Committee. This countrywide Mathematics Olympiad is organised in two phases. In the first phase, preliminary screening test of 25 objective questions are published in Mathematics Today. The final examination is conducted in select cities all over the country.

Top 100 successful, candidates (based on minimum criteria) are eligible for merit scholarships for doing higher education in Mathematics/Physics/ Engineering. A running trophy is awarded to the school to which the top Olympian belongs.

For further details you may contact the Editor, Mathematics Today, H-2A, and Green Park Extn. New Delhi 110016.

CHILDREN’S WELFARE TRUST OF INDIA, SCO. No. 151, Sector 24/D,Chandigarh 160023, conducts a Talent Promotion Examination for all the students of Classes 3rd to 12th during December. The Centre of the Examination is in the same city/town in which the student is studying.

Scholarships amount: Awards a total of more than Rs. 15 lakhs. Medium of Examination: English/Hindi.

Prospectus-cum-Application form can be had from the Children’s Welfare Trust of India, Chandigarh, on payment of requisite charges. Last date for the submission of completed Application form: September.

Note: Merit Certificates are awarded to selected meritorious candidates & Participation Certificates are awarded to every candidate.

UNITED WORLD COLLEGES, Indian National Committee, Mahindra Towers, Ground Floor, Worli, Mumbai 400018 provides a two-year high quality educational programme leading to the Internationa! Baccalaureate Diploma which is recognised as an equivalent to the 12th Std by the Association of Indian Universities. Entry to the colleges situated in Canada, India, Italy, Hong Kong, Norway, Singapore, Swaziland, UK and USA, and Venezuela is conducted solely on personal merit. A number of full and half scholarships are available to selected students.

Eligibility: You must be an Indian national and should be between 15 and 17 years of age; should have appeared or due to appear for the Xth or Xlth Standard examination.

Further details may be had from Capt. Raj Mahindra at the above address. Last date: February.

K.C MAHINDRA EDUCATION TRUST, Mumbai (Maha.) offers Mahindra
All India Talent Scholarship to students who have passed Std. X or Std. XI! and have secured admission this year in government or recognised poiytechmics for Diploma courses. Preference would be given to girl students, children of armed forces personnel.

Value and Tenure: Annual Scholarships of Rs. 5,000/- tenable for these courses for a maximum period of three academic years would be awarded to successful candidates provided their performance during the subsequent academic years is satisfactory.

Preliminary applications for the above Scholarship should be forwarded to the Resident General Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Jeevan Deep Building, 8 Parliament Street, New Delhi 110001 along with a self-addressed envelope postal stamps affixed. Last date for preliminary applications: July. The prescribed application forms are sent to only those candidates who are considered to have the requisite qualifications as stated above

Prescribed forms duly filled by the applicants together with necessary enclosures must reach the above address before August. The final selection of the candidates generally takes place in the 4th week of September and the interview venue and date would be intimated to the selected candidates by the end of August.

NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION (NSTSE) is conducted by Unified Council a scientific organization managed by a team of professionals. This is an excellent simulation test for students, who are preparing for ilT/AIEEE/All Engineering Entrance Exams. & AIIMS/AFMC/All Medical Entrance Exam. The NSTSE is conducted at 200 centres including Agra, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Hisar, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mathura, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida, Panipat, Patna, Pune, Saharanpur, Srinagar, and Varanasi.

Eligibility: Students of the classes IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X (CBSE/ICSE/all State Board Syllabi).

Test centres: 150 spread all over the country. Examination Fee: Rs. 100/-.For prospectus, application form and further information you may contact: Unified Counc il (NSTSE), 16-11-17/A, P.B. No. 1306, Saleem Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad 500036 . Last date; October. Test in January.

INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD

The National Board for Higher Mathematics (Department of Atomic Energy) selects on the basis of an intensive one month training camp at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012 (Kar.), a team of six students to represent India at the International Mathematical Olympiad during July.

DEPARTMENT FOR THE WELFARE OF SC/ST/OBC/ MINORlTIES, offers Post Matric scholarships to the students belonging to schedule caste for pursuing further studies at post matriculation/post secondary (college/university) levels within India.

Eligibility:(i) SC students whose parents/guardians incomes from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1 lakh per annum, who are ursuing post matriculation/post-secondary (college/university) level studies in Govt. recognized Institutions during the current academic year, (ii) Students pursuing studies through correspondence courses are also eligible, (iii) All the children of the same family/parents are also eligible subject to the Income limit of the parents. Students availing any other scholarship/stipend such as merit scholarships would not be eligible for this scholarship.

Value of Scholarship: Value of scholarship includes maintenance allowance, additibnal allowance for students with disabilities, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable tees, study tour charges, thesis typing/printing charges, book allowance for students pursuing correspondence course for complete duration of the course.

The details are as follows:

Maintenance Allowance: For Group I: Degree and Postgraduate level courses (including M.Phil, Ph.D and Post Doctoral research) in Medicines (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance, Business Administration and Comnuter Applications/Science. Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and Multi Engine rating) Course. Rs. 740 for hostellers and
Rs. 330 for Day Scholars.

For Group II: Other professional and technical graduate and post graduate (including M.Phil Ph.D and Post Doctoral research) level courses in Group I. C.A./ ICWA/CS/ etc. courses. All post graduate, graduates level diploma courses, all certificate level courses : Rs. 510 for hostellers and 330 for day Scholars

For Group III: All other courses leading to graduate or above degree (not covered in Group I & II.): Rs. 355 for hostellers and Rs. 185 for day scholars. For Group IV: All post matriculation level courses before taking up graduation like classes XI and XII in 10 + 2 system and intermediate examination etc. not covered in Group II or III. ITI courses, other vocational courses (if minimum required qualification to pursue the course is at least matriculation: Rs. 235 for hostellers and . Rs. 140 for day scholars.

Additional Allowances for SC students with disabilities, transport allowance for disabled students, Escort Allowance, Special pay and other allowances are admissible as per rules in force.

Fees: Scholars would be paid enrolment/registration, tuition, games, Union, Library, Magazine, Medical Examination and such other fees compulsorily pay¬able by the scholar to the Institution/University/Board. Refundable deposit like caution money, security, deposit would however be excluded.

Study Tours: Study Tour charges up to a maximum of Rs.1000/- per annum, limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the sti nt on transportation charges etc. would be paid to the scholars s* lying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar for completion to his/her course of study.

Thesis Typing/printing charges: Up to a maximum or Rs. 1000/- would be paid to research scholarship on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.

Correspondence courses including distance and continuing education: Students pursuing such courses are also eligible for an annual allowance or Rs. 750/- for essential/prescribed books, besides remorselessness of curses fees.

Further details can be had from the Department for (he Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/ Minorities, Govt. of NCTof Delhi, B-Block,Vikas Bhawan ,llnd Floor, I.P. Estate, New Delhi 110002