Rajat Jayanti Science Sancharak Fellowship

Applications are invited for twenty "Raiat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships" instituted by Rashtriya Vigyan Evam Pradyogiki Sanchar Parishad, Department of Science & Technology.

The fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with uniformly brilliant academic record and supports innovative work in selected scientific institutions/universities/ S&T based voluntary organizations under the guidance of a senior science communicator. These are full time fellowships and con not be taken up with any other assignment.

The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2010 (relaxable by 5 years for women),must possess a graduation or higher degree in science, engineering, medical science, agriculture, information technology, mass communication etc. from a recognized university.

The duration of the fellowship will be for one year and will comprise honorarium of Rs. 12,000/- per month (Rs. 16,000/- in case of a PhD), an annual contingency of Rs. 30,000/- and travel grant of Rs. 15,000/- Mentors will receive Rs. 20,000/- in a year.

Applicants are requested to carefully study Annexure I-V at website: www.dst.gov.in before submitting the proposal.

The selection will be made by a Committee of experts and decision of DST will be final. Applications to be submitted in the following format.

Bio-Data

Part A

1. Name •
2. Address for correspondence (with phone/tax/e-mail)
3. Name and Address of the Organisation
4. Date of Birth
5. Educational Qualification
6. Professional Experience
7. List of Publication
8. Awards (Recognition)
9. How can Science reach the masses? (Write an essay in 400 words either in English or Hindi)

Part B

10. Title of the proposal (20 words)
11. Objectives proposed to be achieved •
12. Description of the project (200 words)
13. Action Plan including geographical details if it is location specific (600 words)
14. Name and address of two referees (with phone/fax/e-mail)

The application may please be submitted to:
Head (RVPSP), Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016.

Last date for receiving completed applications is 15 June 2010.

Department of Science & Technology

Rashtriya Vigyan Evam Pradyogiki Sanchar Parishad

Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

UGC invites applications for the award of “Maulana Azad National
Fellowship for Minority Students” for the year 2009-10.

The Scheme will cater to the requirement of the minority community students pursuing the research studies leading to regular and full time M.Phil, Ph.D and equivalent research degrees in universities/ Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2f and Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. This will enable them to undertake research in Arts, Science, Commerce and Engineering/ Technology.

The total number of fellowship each year will be 756.

Eligibility

i) The candidate should belong to one of the minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists & Parsis) notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1972.

ii) He/she should get admission and registration for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D courses in University/Academic Institution by fulfilling conditions of admission of that University/Institution, subject to provisions of the scheme as per advertisement of UGC.

iii) The minority community students once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to benefits under any other scheme from any other source like Central or State Government or any other body like UGC etc. for the same study.

iv) Prior clearance of NET/SLET examination will not be a prerequisite for award of MAKA fellowship for M.Phil/Ph.D.

v) In order to qualify for the award of fellowship, the UGC norms for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D courses in universities/academic institutions would be applicable.

vi) Candidates for fellowship will avail the quota of their State of domicile irrespective of their place of study.

Duration of Fellowship:

M.Phil. 2 years (JRF 2 years)
M.Phil. + Ph.D 5 years (JRF 2 years & SRF Remaining 3 years)

Rate of Fellowship:

Fellowship (For all streams of Research):

@Rs.12,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)
@Rs.14,000/- p.m. for remaining tenure (SRF) of three years

Contingency for Arts and Commerce:
@Rs.10,000/- p.a. for initial two years.
@Rs.20,500/- p.a. for remaining three years.

Contingency for Sciences and Engineering:
@Rs.12,000/- p.a. for initial two years.
@Rs.25,000/- p.a. for remaining three years.

Departmental Assistance:
@Rs.3,000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure

Escorts/Reader Assistance:
@Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically and visually challenged candidates.

Application Procedure:

The applications in the prescribed format may be sent to Under Secretary (SA-II/SR-III), University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110 002 duly forwarded by the Registrar/ Director/ Principal of the concerned University/ Institution/ College, where the fellow desires to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of the advertisement (non-extendable).

The candidates may also go through the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in for detailed terms and conditions and download the application form. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final. Direct and incomplete applications will not be entertained. The application forms of the candidates who are not selected for fellowship will be destroyed after six months of the selection made in that respective year.

Last date for submission of form: 30th April, 2010

University Grants Commission

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002

Tel: 011 - 23230406
Fax: 011 - 23219507
Email: sharan@ugc.ac.in
Website: www.ugc.ac.in

Need-cum-merit based EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS in the following categories

A) Inland Scholarship for pursuing

a) Technical Trade courses including Computers Infotech.

b) Professional Courses (Engineering & Medical)

(c) Graduation, Post Graduation and other Courses.

Existing recipients of Scholarship will have to apply again for continuance.

Scholarship amount ranges from Rs.150/- to Rs.1,000/- per month.

Last Date for obtaining Application Forms: 20.07.2010

Last Date for Receipt of Completed forms: 30.7.2010

(B) Overseas Loan Scholarship: (For Higher Studies Abroad)

These are strictly for technical subjects to be undertaken by graduates/ post graduates in foreign countries. The loan amount is refundable in interest free soft installments after completion of studies Loan amount maximum upto Rs. 1,00,000/- lump sum per selected student.

Eligibility: The students should be of India origin and have a uniformly brilliant academic record.

Last Date for Obtaining Application Forms - 20.5.2010

Last Date for Receipt of Completed Forms by the Trust - 30.5.2010

Application Forms will be available free of charge or can be had by post by sending a 9"x4" self-addressed stamped (Rs. 5/-) envelope to the Secretary, Sahu Jain Trust, 18, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.

Forms can also be downloaded from the site:
www.sahujaintrust.timesofindia.com

Sahu Jain Trust

A Philanthropic Organisation Founded By
SMT. RAMA JAIN & SAHU SHANTI PRASAD JAIN

On behalf of Ministry of Minority Affairs, the University Grants Commission which is the implementing body, invites applications for the award of “Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students” for the year 2009-10.

The Scheme will cater to the requirement of the minority community students pursuing the research studies leading to regular and full time M.Phil, Ph.D and equivalent research degrees in universities/ Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2f and Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. This will enable them to undertake research in Arts, Science, Commerce and Engineering/ Technology. The total number of fellowship each year will be 756.

Eligibility

i) The candidate should belong to one of the minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists & Parsis) notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1972.

ii) He/she should get admission and registration for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D courses in University/Academic Institution by fulfilling conditions of admission of that University/Institution, subject to provisions of the scheme as per advertisement of UGC.

iii) The minority community students once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to benefits under any other scheme from any other source like Central or State Government or any other body like UGC etc. for the same study.

iv) Prior clearance of NET/SLET examination will not be a prerequisite for award of MAKA fellowship for M.Phil/Ph.D.

v) In order to qualify for the award of fellowship, the UGC norms for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D courses in universities/academic institutions would be applicable.

vi) Candidates for fellowship will avail the quota of their State of domicile irrespective of their place of study.

Duration of Fellowship:

M.Phil.: 2 years
M.Phil. + Ph.D: 5 years; JRF - 2 years & SRF: 3 years

Rate of Fellowship

Fellowship (For all streams of Research):

@Rs.12,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)
@Rs.14,000/- p.m. for remaining tenure (SRF) of three years

Contingency for Arts and Commerce:

@Rs.10,000/- p.a. for initial two years.
@Rs.20,500/- p.a. for remaining three years.

Contingency for Sciences and Engineering:

@Rs.12,000/- p.a. for initial two years.
@Rs.25,000/- p.a. for remaining three years.

Departmental Assistance:

@Rs.3,000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure

Escorts/Reader Assistance:

@Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically and visually challenged candidates.

Application Procedure:

The applications in the prescribed format given below may be sent to Under Secretary (SA-II/SR-III), University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110 002 duly forwarded by the Registrar/Director/Principal of the concerned University/ Institution/ College, where the fellow desires to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of the advertisement (non-extendable).

The candidates may also go through the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in for detailed terms and conditions and download the application form. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final. Direct and incomplete applications will not be entertained. The application forms of the candidates who are not selected for fellowship will be destroyed after six months of the selection made in that respective year.

University Grants Commission

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002

Phone No.: 011 - 23230406
Fax No.: 011 – 23219507
Website: http://www.ugc.ac.in

Research Award under Post Doctoral Fellowship – 2010

The University Grants Commission invites applications every alternate year for 100 slots of " Research Award under Post Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences ; Sciences and Engineering & Technology.

The objectives of the scheme are to provide opportunities to regularly appointed permanent teachers of Universities / Institutions / Colleges to pursue research in their area(s) of specialization for a period of two years (extendable by one year in exceptional cases) without undertaking any research guidance.

Eligibility:

Applicant possessing Ph.D degree should be a regularly appointed permanent teacher of Universities / Institutions / Colleges recognized under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act 1956 and should not be more than 45 years of age at the time of submission of the application form. In case of Women, SC/ ST / OBC (non creamy layer) / Physically Handicapped, Minorities, the age limit shall be 50 years.

Remuneration and Research Grant:

The Commission will reimburse to the Universities / Institutions / Colleges full salary and allowances of the Awardee together with a research grant to the tune of Rs. 2.00 lakh for Humanities and Social Sciences ; and Rs. Rs. 3.00 lakh for Sciences / Natural Sciences and Engineering & Technology to meet his / her contingency expenditure.

The application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) along with Proforma (to be attached on the top of the application) in two sets duly completed in all respects and recommended by the parent Universities / Institutions / Colleges where the candidate intends to
work may be sent to the Deputy Secretary (Selection & Awards Bureau) University Grants Commission, Delhi University South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi - 110 021 within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement in National Dailies.

Applications not routed through proper channel, incomplete in any respect and received after the due date, will not be entertained. The Commission reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the Post Doctoral research award without assigning any reason.

The selection will be made on the basis of merit and on the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted by the Commission. The decision of the Commission shall be final. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification, The application and other terms and conditions for the scheme may also be downloaded from the University Grants Commission websites- www.ugc.ac.in.

Deputy Secretary
Selection & Award Bureau

University Grants Commission
(Selection & Awards Bureau), Delhi University : South Campus
Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi- 110 021
TEL : 011-24115426, 24115424

NTPC offers exclusive Scholarships for SC / ST students, pursuing full time 3 years Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institute.

Eligibility

Students should have successfully cleared their first year examination of full-time 3 years Diploma Engineering course in the disciplines of Electrical / Electronic/ Instrumentation / Mechanical / Civil and be relatively meritorious among the SC/ST candidates.

Should not be in receipt of any financial aid or assistance from any other source whatsoever.

Should be a bonafide student of an institute of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Rajasthan.

Tenure

The Scholarship is tenable from the second year of Diploma Engg. course till the completion of Diploma Course.

• The Scholarship is payable for all the 12 months in a year for two years.

Scholarship Amount

• The amount of Scholarship will be limited to Rs.1,000/- per month.

• The continuance of Scholarship, once awarded, is subject to satisfactory performance in each years annual examination and students good conduct.

No. of Scholarships

• No. of Scholarships will be such as decided by NTPC.

How to apply

• Candidates fulfilling above requirements and willing to be considered for NTPC Scholarship may submit his / her duly signed and typed Application along with a recent attested photograph and furnishing full particulars.

The envelop should be super-scribed with “NTPC Scholarship for SC / ST” and forwarded to Sr. Officer (HR), NCR-HQ, HR Deptt., Room No- 34, R & D Building, A-8A, Sec-24, NOIDA – 201 301.

Last date for receipt of form: 15.04.2010

NTPC

Sr. Officer (HR), NCR-HQ, HR Deptt., Room No- 34, R & D Building, A-8A, Sec-24, NOIDA – 201 301

Inlakhs Fellowship Programme

The Inlakhs Foundation calls for applications to Inlakhs Fellowship Programme for Field Biology, Ecology and Conservation which provides funds for three major activities:

A Master`s degree at a university abroad
An internship with an organisation abroad
A short conservation research or implementation project within India

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate a deep interest in wildlife ecology and conservation through some sort of prior involvement in this field. Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose demonstrating their commitment to conservation; a strong justification of how the fellowship will further conservation in India; and (for Small Grant applicants), a project proposal with budget.

Applicants for any of the Program activities must hold a Bachelors degree in any subject, and should be under the age of 30 on 15 April 2010. For Program activities 2 and 3 (ie, internship and small grant), these requirements may be relaxed under exceptional circumstances.

What it covers: Fellowship recipients will receive a stipend, travel funds and an amount covering course fees (where relevant). Fellows may also be granted an additional amount towards project expenses, subject to a maximum of Rs 200,000 per year (most grants of this nature will be under Rs 100,000 per year).

Selection: Each activity is intended to have an explicit conservation focus, with an emphasis on clear on-ground conservation benefits. Successful applicants will ordinarily hold a Bachelor`s degree (in any discipline) and be below the age of 30 on the date of the application deadline.

To apply, you must prepare a statement of purpose, a strong justification of how your receiving this fellowship would benefit conservation in India, and (for Small Grants applicants) a project proposal with budget.

Last date for applications: 15 April 2010

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Ravi Sankaran Fellowship Program, Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, C/o Inlaks India Foundation, 86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021

Website: http://www.ravisankaran.org

Chevening Sports Scholarship 2010-11 Open for applications

The Chevening Sports Scholarship offers a complete scholarship to cover the costs of a 1-year Masters Degree in sports leadership, management, business or administration in an accredited University in the UK.

These awards are targeted at future leaders in sporting governance and management, who would be expected to return and help build sustainable sporting infrastructures.

In addition to the standard Chevening awards, UK Sport will provide Chevening sports leadership scholars with a surrounding programme of relevant activity, including voluntary and community activities, attendance at sporting events, work placements and visits, during their stay in the UK. The surrounding programme will be tailored to meet individual interest and location .

This scheme primarily offers funding for masters programme in Sports. Candidates must apply directly to a UK institution for a place to study a Masters or postgraduate course before applying for a Chevening Scholarship

Eligibility

General Eligibility Criteria

Indian national with a valid Indian passport

Of outstanding academic ability with a good first degree (a minimum of upper second class) or equivalent from a recognized Indian university

fluent in written and spoken English

wish to study a Masters Course at a UK institution for no more than 12 months

The candidate should ideally have 2-5 years work experience and have a proven track record of success or excellence in their professional field, specifically in areas of sports physical education, sport management or sports governance.

They should display both intellectual ability and leadership potential and be able to demonstrate the benefit they will receive from the Sports Masters degree programme in the UK.

On their return, they should be able to substantially contribute to developing sustainable sporting infrastructure in the country, preferably at the grassroots level.

They should be able to show how they will play a crucial role in developing ties between India and the UK in the field of Sport.

How to apply

It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Masters programme and apply for a course beginning in September / October 2010 and also ensure that they secure admission.

Please apply for the Scholarship on the prescribed application format. Applicants also need to attach their professional and academic references (in the prescribed format).

Applications need to be sent to the following address:

Scholarships, British Council, 17 K G Marg, New Delhi 110001. Please also mail a copy of the application along with the references for the Chevening Sports Scholarship to chevening.sports@in.britishcouncil.org


Last date for submission of form: 15th March, 2010

British Council

Scholarships, British Council, 17 K G Marg, New Delhi 110001

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarship-chevening-joint-programmes.htm

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme

Applications are invited from the dependent wards/widows of Ex-Servicemen pursuing professional degree programmes, duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies such as MCI, AICTE and UGC etc. The scheme will be applicable only to those who have joined the first year professional courses in the academic year 2009-10

Amount of Scholarship :

(a) Rs.1250/— per month for boys
(b) Rs.1500/- per month for girls

Scholarships will be paid annually

The application form-cum- brochure can be downloaded from the website http://mod.nic.in After opening the website, click at Prime Minister‘s Scholarship Scheme application form. The Application Form/ Brochure would be displayed. This form is to be downloaded, filled in own handwriting or duly typed.

Application is to be sent to respective Rajya Sainik Boards either in person or by post along with a Demand Draft of Rs.30/- (Rupees thirty only) in favour of Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, Payable at New Delhi.

Last date for receipt of application in respective Rajya Sainik Boards is 15th February, 2010. Applications received after the last date ie., 15th February, 2010 will not be entertained.

Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Kendriya Sainik Board

The trustees of K.C.Mahindra Education trust offer interest-free loan scholarships to Indian nationals for Post-Graduate studies abroad in various fields.

Applications are invited for the K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for the year 2010 for advanced studies in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Medicine & Business Management including the study of Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences.

The Maximum amount of scholarships payable to any scholar shall not exceed Rs.95,000/- Applicants for these scholarships are required to satisfy the following conditions:

1. They must possess a FIRST CLASS degree or an equivalent diploma of the same standard from a recognised Indian University.

2. They must have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign Universities for courses commencing from August/ September, 2010 but not later than February, 2011.

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 June,2010.

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

Manager,
K.C.Mahindra Education Trust
Cecil Court, 3rd Floor
Near Regal Cinema
Mahakavi Bhushan Marg
Mumbai - 400 001

along with 25 cms X 18 cms self-addressed envelop with Rs.10.00 postage stamps affixed, which should reach him not later than 26th February, 2010.The Prescribed application form will be sent only to those candidates who are considered to have the requisite qualifications as stated above.

Prescribed application forms duly filled by the applicants together with necessary enclosures must reach the Trust Office before 31st March, 2010.

The final interview of the candidates will take place in the month of July, 2010. The interview date will be intimated to the selected candidates during the 3rd week of May, 2010.

K.C. Mahindra