Each year, Inlaks Scholarships are provided to young people with exceptional talent in any area of study with an objective to give them a platform to upgrade their vision abroad and improve their skills to serve the society, they are part of.
There are two types of scholarships offered:
- University Courses
- Specific Programs Proposed by the Candidate
University Courses:
These cover up to 2 years at top US, European and UK institutions, for degrees in any kind of subjects, except Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Business Studies, Medicine, Public Health, Indian Studies and History.
Note: Candidates must have admission to their proposed course of studies before applying.
Specific Programs Proposed by the Candidate:
Scholarships for research, training or professional improvement to be carried out abroad either independently, or attached to a leading institution. Candidates are expected to provide full details of their proposed programs, including time and travelling plans, a full breakdown of costs, and evidence of agreement with such institutions if required.
Eligibility:
- Scholarships are open to all Indian citizens of either sex who hold a good degree from a recognized university and are resident in India at the time of application.
- It is essential to have prior admission to the institution and course chosen. The Foundation will not consider candidates without admission or pending admission.
- The institutions concerned must only be a top ranked one.
- Candidates must be below 30 years of age on the first of July in the year of application. Preference will be given to candidates who have not yet studied abroad. Candidates who are already studying or have started their program abroad are not eligible.
- The award of other grants, teaching assistantships and support from other sources for the proposed programme will be regarded by the Foundation as a positive factor. The Foundation also encourages applications from young people currently employed.
Selection criteria:
- An all-round personality of candidates is evaluated.
- Candidates’ achievements, academic and otherwise are evaluated.
- The suitability of your course, project or programme and candidates’ potential to gain the most out of the programme are evaluated.
Application and Selection Procedure:
Application forms are available from the 10th of January to 15th of April from Inlaks Foundation, P.O. Box 2108, Delhi - 110 007. They must be completed by the Candidate and submitted at the same address by 15th of April, each year.
Scholarship benefits: The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years. It covers for the period granted tuition fees, adequate living expenses and one-way travel. In case of specific programs, the financial coverage will be discussed directly with the candidate.
Scholarship will not be awarded to candidates whose proposed course of study or specific project requires field trips back to India during tenure.
Scholarship duration: Scholarships are awarded in June generally for commencement in subsequent September and October. The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years.
Contact:
St. Stephen’s College
University of Delhi
Delhi – 110007.
Tel : 0091-11-26741260
Telefax : 0091-11-27667965
E-mail : info@inlaksfoundation.org
86/87 Atlanta,
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400021
Tel : 0091-22-22884351
Fax : 0091-22-22884350
E-mail : amitamalkani@inlaksfoundation.org
Inlaks Scholarships
P.O. Box 2108
Delhi – 110007.
E-mail : inlaksindia@gmail.com
Website : www.inlaksfoundation.org