Maastricht University India Scholarships 2012

The scholarship programme is a full time residential doctoral programme that aims at training scholars to become highly skilled and innovative researchers and teachers in various domains of management.
Eligibility: Applicants must be admissible for a master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals at Maastricht University and must not be older than 35 years at the start of academic year (1st September 2012).
Applicants must have excellent academic records. Applicants must be Indian residents and must meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit  for Netherlands.
Last date: March 1, 2012
For more information visit: http://scholarshippositions.com

The J.N. tata Endowment Scholarship 2012-2013

Applications are invited from indian nationals for the The J.N. tata Endowment Scholarship 2012-2013
Eligibility: Any Graduate from recognized University.
How to Apply: Prescribed application forms will be available at the Administrative Office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51 M.G Road, Fort , Mumbai 400 001 from December 5, 2011 to February 24, 2012o
The application fee of Rs. 100/- is to be paid in cash or by money order or a demand draft in favour of ” The J.N. Tata Endowment ” mentioning full name and address for the Endowment to post the form.
Last Date: 5th March 2012
For more information visit: www.dorabjitatatrust.org/about/endowment.aspx

Study in Japan: Panasonic Scholarships 2012

THE Panasonic Scholarship is for Asian countries to support Asian young students in pursuing a master’s course in Japan.

Scholarship: Panasonic Scholarship, 2012 

Objective of the scholarship:

• Provide scholarship opportunities to privately financed students from Asian countries who wish to pursue a master's course in Japan
• To offer financial assistance to foster highly educated experts who can contribute to the development of their countries in the 21st century
• To promote mutual friendship between their home countries and Japan

How many students slected? 26


Scholarship amount:
Research Student of Graduate School

• Basic Scholarship:   ¥150,000 per month
• Tuition Assistance:  Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥200,000 to be paid each half year)

Master's Course of Graduate School
Basic Scholarship:  ¥180,000 per month
Entrance Fee Assistance: Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid)
Tuition Assistance: Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid per each half year) 

Duration:

• 3 years (1 year  research and 2 years for a master's course at graduate school)
• Panasonic highly recommends Panasonic Scholarship students to be a research student for 1 year in order for them to improve Japanese proficiency

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be citizens of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and India
• Must be a graduate from these areas: science, technology and engineering fields.

Japanese Language Proficiency: Applicants must have the desire to master the Japanese language not only for studying at master’s level but also for understanding Japanese culture.

Other requirements:

• Must be interested in and have the desire to contribute to the development of the applicable countries/area and to promote friendship between the applicable countries/area and Japan.
• Must obtain a student visa and arrive in Japan by end of March 2012 to attend the award ceremony to be held at Panasonic Headquarters at the beginning of April 2012.

How to apply: Download application form from the website 

Documents to be submitted:

• Application form
• A letter of recommendation from the academic advisor of the university the applicant graduated from
• Study and research plan in Japan
• Original university transcript (a photocopy is not acceptable.)
• A certified copy of the applicant’s degree
• 3 copies of recent photographs (taken in the last 6 months), size 4x3cm, upper half of the body from the front with head uncovered.
• The applicant’s name is to be written on the reverse side and 1copy must be affixed to Application form No.1 .
• Recent Medical Report (The report must be compiled by the health institute nominated by the Panasonic Scholarship office in the applicable countries/area.
• Learning History/ Master Plan of Japanese
• Learning History/ Master Plan of Japanese shall be submitted only by those who attend the final interview.

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Application deadline: March 31, 2012

Website: http://www.panasonic.co.in/ 

Scholarships for Master's/ PhD in Optometry studies

FORMED in 1986, the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad provides postgraduate research opportunities for outstanding students from around the world and supports humanitarian efforts delivering eye care to people in underserved communities worldwide. LVPEI is collaborating with Brien Holden Vision Institute at the University of New South Wales to offer scholarhips to students of optemetry, so as to develop human resources in this area.

Scholarship sponsored by: Brien Holden Vision Institute, Australia

Scholarship facilitator in India: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI)

Total value of scholarship for over next 5 years: $700,000

Scholarship is for: Master's and PhD students enrolled in optometry teaching institutions in India (currently over a hundred)

How many full scholarships? 10

How to apply: LVPEI is circulating a questionaire in all concerned institutes to assess the needs. Check with your institute.

Address: 
L V Prasad Eye Institute
Kallam Anji Reddy Campus,
L V Prasad Marg, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad 500 034
Andhra Pradesh

Phone: (040) 3061 2345

Website: http://www.lvpei.org/
 

Research scholarships for Indian students in Australia

Scholarship: India Scholarships for International Research fees (SIRF)

Offered by: The University of Western Australia

Benefit: These scholarships cover 50% of International Research Fees for up to 4 years, as well as Overeas Student Health Cover. Successful applicants will also be awarded a full living allowance scholarships.

Click here to view current international student tuition fee scale.

Eligibility: The candidate must be -  

• must be eligible to enrol or be enrolled as a full-time student in a higher degree by research at the University upon commencement of their scholarship;
• may have commenced a higher degree by research but was unable to apply for an award in the last selection round due to the timing of their enrolment;
• must be able to commit to funding personally or have a commitment from a recognised sponsor fifty percent (50%) of the full tuition fees for up to 4 years
• must have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement demonstrated by the award of a degree of First Class Honours standard or equivalent;
• must meet the University's English language requirements for scholarship holders;
• must not have completed a degree either at the same level as, or at a higher level than, the degree for which candidature is sought;
• must commit to paying 50 per cent of the full tuition fees for the duration of their higher degree enrolment, for up to two years for a master's and for up to four years for a PhD course;
• must be a citzen of India

Duration: The scholarship is tenable for the course for which it is awarded which is two years for the degree of master's by research; or three years for a doctoral degree. No extensions are possible for a student undertaking the degree of master.

Doctoral students may apply for an extension of up to 12 months, by applying for six months only at one time, subject to satisfactory progress, provided the grounds for extension are related to their research and are beyond the control of the student.

Note: Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the scholarship or undertaken during suspension of the scholarship are deducted from the maximum period of tenure. A second six-month extension will not be approved if work has not progressed during the first extension.

How to apply: Click here to apply online

SEND print-out of online submitted application form after signing the declaration section, along with supporting documents, to Graduate Research and Scholarships Office, M 358, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY 6009, Western Australia

Application deadline: March 2, 2012

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Address:
Graduate Research and Scholarships Office,
M 358,
The University of Western Australia,
35 Stirling Highway,
CRAWLEY 6009,
Western Australia

Phone:  +61 8 6488 8148 or +61 8 6488 1584

Email: internationalscholarships@uwa.edu.au

Website: http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/search?id=449

Suvarna Jubilee Scholarship: For undergrad & postgrad students

Organization: Department of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala

Programme: Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship

Scholarship amount: Rs 10000/- per annum

Eligibility:

• Candidate should be a first year student of Undergraduate or Postgraduate course in Govt/Aided College or University.
• He/she should belong to Below Poverty Line family (BPL)
• Should have scored atleast 50% in the qualifying examination

How to apply: Click here to apply online

Application deadline: December 3, 2011

Address:
The Special Officer Scholarships,
Directorate of Collegiate Education (Annexe),
Govt. Sanskrit College Campus,
Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram, 695034
 

Phone: (0471) 2326580
 

Website: www. dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ ST/ OBC students

Sponsored by: Govt. of Orissa 

Scholarship: Prerna Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, Minority and Backward Classes, Odisha

Who can avail? SC/ST students whose parent’s income from all sources do not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh and that of SEBC/OBC will not exceed Rs.1.00 lakh per annum respectively.
Eligibility: All ST/SC/OBC/SEBC students studying at Post- Matriculation or Post-Secondary stage

How to apply: Click here to apply online 

Application deadline:

• For those students pursuing their studies inside the State: December 5, 2011
• For those students pursuing their studies outside the State: December 15, 2011
   

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Helpline no.: (0674) 2391780/ 2322346/ 2322767

Email: stscpms@gmail.com

Website: http://ori.nic.in/odishapms

Scholarship for biotech studies: Madurai Kamaraj University

Institute: Madurai Kamaraj University

Scholarship: DBT - Innovative Young Biotechnologist- IYBA scheme titled 'Computational and Biochemical studies on NADH induced DNA derepression of the redox sensing protein Rex from Streptococus agalactiae'.

Scholarship amount: Rs. 16,000 + 20% HRA.

Eligibility:

• MSc in Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Life Science or Computer Science with 60% marks.
• A pass in the National level eligibility tests (DBT, UGC, CSIR or Gate). Candidates without such scores may be considered for the position with a reduced fellowship @ Rs. 8,000 per month consolidated.
• Experience in Computational Biology will be given preference.

No. of seat: 1

Selection process: Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

How to apply: Suitable candidates should send three copies of their application on plain paper with complete bio-data enclosing attested copies of mark statements, certificates, publications, testimonials etc. (cover should be super-scribed as application for Junior Research Fellow DBT-IYBA).

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Last date: November 30, 2011

Address:
Dr. S. Thiyagarajan
Principal Investigator- DBT-IYBA
CoE in Bioinformatics
School of Biotechnology
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai- 625021

Website: www.mkuniversity.org

Scholarships: Muslim, Christian girl students in Kerala

Scholarship: Scholarship for Muslim, Christian and Velar girl students

Offered by: Director of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala

Eligibility:

• Should belong to Muslim, Latin, Converted Christian (SC, Velar) community and should be a native of Kerala.
• Should be a GIRL student studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in Govt./ Aided Institution.
• Students who got admission to Self financing colleges from merit seat are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying Examination.
• Family Annual income should not exceed 2.50 Lakhs.
• Applicant should have a Bank account in his/her name in one of State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of India / South Indian Bank/Federal Bank. This is mandatory to apply for the Scholarship.

Rate and Number of Scholarships:

• Under Graduates: Rs. 3,000/- per annum (3,000 Nos).
• Post Graduates: Rs. 4,000/- per annum (1,000 Nos).
• Professional Courses: Rs. 5,000/- per annum (1,000 Nos).
• Hostel Stipend: Rs. 10,000/- per annum (2,000 Nos).
• Those Who Are Eligible For Hostel Stipend Will Not Be Eligible For Scholarship.

How to apply: Click here to apply online

Application deadline: November 30, 2011

NOTE:

• The applicant has to take the Registration Printout, paste a recent passport size photograph on it, attest it and submit it along with the documents listed below, to the Verifying Officer of the Institution, latest by December 6, 2011.
• Documents to be submitted along with Registration Printout
• Attested copy of mark list of SSLC, attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Attested copy of first page of bank pass book in the name of the student, showing account number, name, code etc attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Copy of the Nativity Certificate, attested by Gazetted Officer
• Copy of the Mark list of Qualifying Examination attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Copy of the Community Certificate
• Income Certificate from the Village Officer
• Inmate Certificate obtained from the Hostel and Countersigned by the Head of the Institution, in case of those staying in hostels
• Copy of allotment memo in case of those in merit seats of Self financing colleges.
• The Online Verification of the applications of students and the approval of the applications at Institutional level is to be completed by December 20, 2011.
• Applications in respect of Government/ Aided Colleges may be retained in the Institute. Applications in case of those studying in Self financing Colleges should be forwarded to reach ‘The Special Officer Scholarships, Directorate of Collegiate Education (Annexe), Govt. Sanskrit College Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, 695034’ latest by December 25, 2011.

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Address:
The Special Officer Scholarships
Directorate of Collegiate Education (Annexe)
Govt. Sanskrit College Campus
Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram, 695 034

Website: www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

Central sector scholarships for UG, prof courses in Kerala

Institute: Directorate of Collegiate Education (Annexe)

Scholarship:
Under Graduate Students: Rs.1000/- per month for (Subject to a Maximum of Rs. 10,000/- for an academic year) and Rs. 2000/- per month for Post-Graduate studies (Subject to a Maximum of Rs. 20,000/- for an academic year), provided they are selected for Scholarship at UG level.
Professional Courses: Rs.1000/- per month for the first three years (Subject to a Maximum of Rs. 10,000/- for an academic year) and Rs. 2000/- per month for the 4th and 5th  years of study (Subject to a maximum of Rs. 20,000/- for an academic year).
Eligibility:

• Applicant should have scored a minimum of 80% of marks in the +2/VHSC Examinations, March 2011 conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education / Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala.
• Applicant should be pursuing any Regular Course at Under-Graduate Degree level in any recognised Educational Institution, including Professional Courses such as Medical, Engineering etc. Students pursuing Parallel/ Private Registration/ Correspondence/ Distance Education courses are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Parental income (Both Father and Mother) should not exceed Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum for the financial year ending March 2011.
• Applicant should not be availing any other scholarships/ Financial Assistance.
• Applicants should not be belonging to the Creamy-layer.

Reservation: The total number of scholarships is divided to the states, based on the statistics of the population in the age of 18-25 years. 50% of the scholarships would be earmarked for girls. The scholarships would be distributed amongst the pass outs of the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams in the ratio of 3:2:1. Scholarships are reserved for the various categories as follows: SC- 15%, ST-7.5%, OBC- 27%. For Physically handicapped students, 3% scholarships are reserved horizontally in all the categories.
How to apply: Click here to apply online

For outside students - Submit the application through the Head of their Institution where they are studying now. Before the online registration, the institution has to register in the website. The institution should send their details to dcedirectorate@gmail.com and the registration will be initiated by the Department.
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Last date:

• Online Submission of the Application: November 25, 2011
• Submission of Registration printout and documents to the Institution by students: November 28, 2011.
• Completion of Verification and Approval by the Institution: December 3, 2011.
• Receipt of Registration printouts and supporting documents approved applications by the Special officer Scholarship (In case of Recognised Unaided Institutions in Kerala and students currently studying outside Kerala): December 12, 2011 till 5 pm.

Address:
The Special Officer Scholarships
Directorate of Collegiate Education (Annexe)
Govt. Sanskrit College Campus
Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695034

Phone: 09446096580, 0471-3270202, 0471-2326580

Website:  www.dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

Erasmus Mundus scholarship: Psychology Master's in Europe

Scholarship: Erasmus Mundus scholarship

Programme: Master on Work, Organization and Personnel Psychology (WOP‐P) programme

Programme highlights:

• To prepare the students as competent practitioners in Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology at the entry level as independent (non supervised) practitioners. This preparation is inspired in the scientist-practitioner model, which assumes that good preparation as a practitioner implies the acquisition of professional and research competences
• To offer a European referent of training in WOP-P to the students of other regions of the world
• To promote mobility of European and third-country students and staff across Europe
• To contribute towards university excellence and competitiveness within the European Higher Education system.

Five universities are part of the educational consortium:

• Universitat de València (Spain)
• Universitat de Barcelona (Spain)
• Université René Descartes Paris 5 (France)
• Alma Mater Studiorum‐Università di Bologna (Italy)
• Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal)

Changes in the Second round of the WOP‐P Programme: To study the whole program in English and to develop exchange periods of study with the new American Universities in the partnership.

Eligibility:

• University undergraduate degree in Psychology
• Commitment in writing to full-time dedication for the 2 years of the programme and other commitments for students with EM grants and commitments for students without EM grants.
• Fluency in English (level B1), using the common European Framework of reference for languages.

Selection process:

• Based on the academic performance and credentials of the candidates, in order to guarantee the selection of high-quality scholars.
• The following criteria will be considered: CV, teaching and research experience in the field, knowledge of English, and knowledge of a European language of the Consortium (Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese).
• The Coordinating Committee of the WOP-P Consortium will propose the selected scholars for the Erasmus Mundus grants

How to apply: Online application opens from November 15, 2011

Documents required while applying:

• Scholar's commitment (signed and scanned). It can be found at the end of this page.
• An extensive CV, stating publication records, research activities, etc (please in English)
• Your passport or any other identification document of your own country
• A motivation letter. A model can be found at the end of this page.
• A simple photocopy of your academic degrees or professional diplomas, and your previous teaching experience in the field (seminars, intensive courses, etc)
• Language certificates, if available. If you have no official language certificates, please upload a document (.doc or .txt) explaining how you have learnt the language(s).
• Any other document you would like to provide

Application deadline:

• Scholarships for students: November 15, 2011 to January 1, 2012
• Scholarships for scholars: November 15, 2011 to September 30,  2012
• Student online application for the WOP‐P Master programme: Opens from November 15, 2011 to July - September 2012

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Contact person in the WOP Coordinating University:
Facultad de Psicología
Attn: Inmaculada Aleixos
Dpto. de Psicología Social - IDOCAL
Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21
46010-Valencia
Spain

E-mail:: erasmuswop@uv.es

Phone: +34 96 386 45 49

Website: http://www.uv.es/erasmuswop/

Study at Oxford! Hilla Ginwala Scholarships 2012

Scholarship provider: Clarendon Fund and Hilla Ginwala Scholarship

For: Undergraduates

Scholarship amount: The Hilla Ginwala Scholarship will provide £10,000 per year.

Eligibility:

• Candidates should be resident of India and be applying to start any new full-time graduate course, with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses, at the University.
• All subjects will be considered, but with preference for modern languages (i.e. French or Italian).
• As the Scholarships are being made in partnership with the Clarendon Fund all candidates must have been selected for a Clarendon Scholarship.

How to apply:

• Eligible candidates will be considered automatically, provided that you submit your application for graduate study by the January deadline.
• You must have secured a place on your chosen programme of study by the expected final decision date (17 March 2012).
• Thewebpagehttp://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/hillaginwala/ will be updated to show when all decisions have been made.

Application deadline:

• January 6, 2012-Medicine and philosophy courses
• January 20, 2012- all other courses

Address:
Graduate Admissions and Funding,
University Offices, Wellington Square,
Oxford, OX1 2JD

Phone: (0044) (0) 1865 280487

Website: http://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/hillaginwala/

80 Khorana Scholarships for research studies in US

Undergraduate Khorana Scholars from India will spend the summer in research laboratories at US universities, mentored by university faculty members.

Scholarship: Indian Khorana Scholars 2012

Scholarship highlights:

Scholarships for PhD in Canada

Scholarship: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

For: Doctoral studies in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health

Scholarship sponsored by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Scholarship amount: $ 50,000 annually for upto three years
Total awards: 500 (national and international students)
Eligibility:

• Students with scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health.
• Candidates should be nominated by only one Canadian university, which must have received a Vanier CGS allocation.
• Applicant should be seeking financial support to pursue first doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) and should intend to pursue, in the summer semester or the academic year following the announcement of results, full-time doctoral (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) studies and research at the nominating university.

How to apply:

• International students should identify and contact the department of the Canadian postsecondary institution, with a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program quota at which they hope to study.
• The universities will undertake own nomination process of candidates, which begins in September. The preliminary assessment for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship may start earlier. After the university nomination process, the selected nominees are then sent to the appropriate federal granting agency for final consideration for an award.
• In September, the applicant are required to submit past academic results, evidence of relevant professional and academic experience including all important research work and two written evaluation by referees.

Deadline for Nomination by University: November 9, 2011 ( 8 pm, Eastern time)

Contact Information:
Program information  
Tel.: 613-943-7777
Email: info@vanier.gc.ca

Website: www.vanier.gc.ca

Israel Scholarships: Research on History, Eco, Biotech, Chem, more

Scholarship: Israel Government Scholarship 2012-13 

Research areas:

• Comparative Study (with specific reference to Judaism)
• Middle East studies
• Hebrew language and literature
• History of the Jewish people
• Economics
• Agriculture
• Business Management
• Mass Communication
• Environment Studies
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Bio-Technology

Value of scholarship: Terms and conditions of the scholarship will change every year according to the yearly budget.  The scholarship could be partial, or in rare cases full. Partial scholarship will include health insurance and tuition fees OR onthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only). Full scholarship will include tuition fees, a monthly allowance and health insurance. Accommodation, transportation and travel arrangements to and from Israel are the applicant's responsibility. Scholarships will be granted only in universities and programs approved by the Israel Government and this Ministry.
No. of scholarships: Four to Six
Duration: 8 months tenable from October 2012
Eligibility: For the research/specialisation studies, master’s degree with 60% marks or more as on November 30, 2011 for the subject of agriculture, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, environment studies; and master’s degree with 55% marks or more for the remaining subjects. Proof of English or Hebrew language knowledge is must.
Age limit: No upper age limit
How to apply: Click here to apply online
SEND completed application forms (print-out of filled-up online form) to the 'Section Officer (ES.3 Section), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, 2nd Floor, Wing 6,West Block-1, R K Puram, Delhi-110066'
Important dates:
Online application deadline - November 30, 2011 by 5:30 pm
Submission of hard copy - December 7, 2011
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Address:
Section Officer (ES.3 Section),
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Higher Education,
External Scholarship Division,
2nd Floor, Wing 6,West Block-1,
R K Puram, Delhi-110066
 
E-mail: scholarship@mfa.gov.in
Website: http://www.sakshat.ac.in/#

UG Scholarship: Dept of Collegiate Education, Kerala

Organization: Department of Collegiate Education, Govt of Kerala

Eligibility:

• For those who have scored more than 80% marks in 10+2/ VHSC examination, March 2011 conducted by Board of Higher Secondary Education/ Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Govt. of Kerala
• Candidate should be pursuing any regular course at undergraduate level at recognized educational institutions including professional courses such as medicine, engineering.
• Parental income should not exceed Rs 4.5 lakh per annum.
• Applicant should not be availing any other scholarship.
• Candidate should not belong to the creamy layer as defined by Dept. of Personnel and Training in notification number 36012/22/93.

Scholarship:

• Rs 1000 per month for undergraduate studies and Rs 2000 per month for postgraduate studies.
• For professional courses, Rs 1000/- in first three years and Rs 2000/- for the fourth and fifth year.

How to apply:

• Click here to apply online
• Candidates studying outside the state will have to submit applications through the Head of their Institution. The Institution has to send its details via an e-mail to dcedirectorate@gmail.com
• For details click here

Application Deadline: November 25, 2011

Address:
The Special Officer Scholarships,
Directorate of Collegiate Education (Annexe),
Govt. Sanskrit College Campus,
Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram, 695034

Phone: (0471) 2326580

Website: www. dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in

CBSE Scholarships for grads/ post grad students!

Scholarship sponsored by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Eligibility:

• Passed the Senior School Certificate Examination  2011 conducted by CBSE and  have secured the total aggregate marks (in first five subjects) equal or above the following minimum marks as per the stream opted by the applicant:
  Minimum Total Aggregate Marks for all categories (SC/ST/OBC/UR) to apply for Scholarship - Science (408/ 500), Commerce (380/ 500), Others (334/ 500)
• The applicant should be pursuing higher studies and have taken admission in Under Graduation regular course (not correspondence or distance mode) from  recognized Educational Institutions in India.
• The applicant should not be availing any other scholarship.
• The applicant should not belong to creamy layer as defined by DoP&T from time to time. (Govt. of India, Dept. of Per. & Trg., OM No. 36033/S/2004-Estt. (Res.), dated 14-10-2004) (This is applicable to all categories of applicants both ‘general’ and ‘reserved’)

Scholarship amount & duration:
Graduation

• Rs.1000/- per month* for three years (To be disbursed lump sum Amount of  Rs.10,000/- at end of academic year)
• For 4th and 5th year of Professional Courses @ Rs 2000/- per month
   

Post Graduation (Other than that of the professional courses): Rs 2000/- per month for two years after Graduation (To be disbursed lump sum Amount of Rs.20,000/-  at end of academic year)

Mode of Disbursal of Scholarship:

• Scholarship amount shall be sent to the selected candidate’s Bank Account only by ECS (Electronic Clearing System) mode.
• Applicants are requested to open Bank Account in his/her name in a branch of any Scheduled Nationalised/ commercial Bank which has ECS facility.  A
• pplicants are advised to provide their Bank Account number, Bank Name and detail address of the Bank and the correct RTGS/ NEFT branch code of the Bank.

How to apply: Click here to apply online


SEND the Online generated Application Form along with documents to “Section Officer (Scholarship), 7th floor, CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi- 110092” by ordinary post superscribing “ Online CSSS-2011” on top left.

Required enclosures:

• Duly signed Online generated Application form.
• Joining report Attested by Head of Institution/Report.
• Copy of Marksheet of Sr.School Certificate Exam – 2011 Write online registration no. on its top.
• Copy of Caste Certificate, if applicable. Write online registration no. on its top.
• Income Affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- in original. Write online registration no. on its top.
• Income Tax Returns/Form-16 of both the Parents (of the year ending Mar 2011) issued by the employer should be attached alongwith the affidavit wherever applicable)

Application deadline: October 31, 2011

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Any query related to Scholarship Scheme! Write to scholarship.cbse@nic.in


Address:
Central Board of Secondary Education
Regional Office, Institutional Area,
I.P. Extn., Patparganj,
Delhi - 110 090

Phone: 91-11-22239177-80

Website: http://cbse.nic.in/

Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2011 at State Council of Education Research & Training

1. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2011 (NMMS):

• Qualification: For this scholarship student must studding in 8th class in Govt/ Granted School of Haryana and must pass 7th class with minimum 55% marks (min 50% in case reserved category) from similar schools of Haryana state. Annual income of parents of student should be less than Rs 150000/-

2. Haryana State Talent Search Examination (HSTSE) 2011-12
3. Haryana Science Talent Search Scheme (HScTSS) 2011-12

• Qualification: For (HSTSE) & (HScTSS) all those students will be eligible who are studding in class 8th in all Govt./Aided/Private/Public Schools of Haryana State. Student must pass 7th class with minimum 55% marks (min 50% in case reserved category) from similar schools of Haryana state. There is no bar on parents annual income.

Important Dates:

• Date of Receipt of Application Forms: 01.09.2011
• Last Date of Submission of Application Forms: 24.10.2011
• Date of Examination: 20.11.2011 (Sunday) 11.00 am to 2.00 pm

Selection Procedure:
Written Test contains two parts:

• Part 1: Mental Ability Test: 90 Marks
• Part 2 : Scholastic Aptitude Test: 90 Marks

Medium of Examination:
Examination will be in Hindi and English Medium.

More Details: http://180.92.170.2/word_file/NTSE-Haryana%202011-12%20Guidelines.pdf

Download Application Form: http://180.92.170.2/word_file/NTSE-Haryana%202011-12%20Application%20%20form.pdf

CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child

The fellowship covers: The scholarship holder would be given Rs.500 a month for a period of two years only (Class XI & XII).

Duration: Two years

Eligibility:

• The applicant should be an Indian national and the girl child and only child of her parents.
• She should be a student of CBSE in Class X in which she would have scored 6.2 or more CGPA.
• The tuition fees for Class X should not be more than Rs.1,500 per month during the academic year.

Note: The scholars who have been granted scholarships by the Board in respect of the above said scheme in the previous years may also apply for renewal of scholarships. 

Application deadline: December 31, 2011

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Address:

The Chairman
The Central Board of Secondary Education
“Shiksha Kendra” 2
Community Centre, Preet Vihar
Delhi – 110092

Phone: 011 22509256-59

Email: cbsedli@nda.vsnl.net.in  

Website: www.cbse.nic.in

Research scholarship 2011 to do a Ph.D

Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, and National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) offering research scholorship for Ph.D for session 2011-2012
Eligibility
M.Sc. (in Physics, Electronics, Astronomy or Applied Mathematics) or B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. (in any branch) by August 2012 with 55% marks and above.
Application form is available at http://wm.ncra.tifr.res.in:8080/INAT/Candidate/ApplyOnline.ncra
Last Date :  October 15,2011.
Written test Date: 5-01-2012.
Interview Date: January 5 and/or 6,2012.
For details visit http://wm.ncra.tifr.res.in:8080/INAT/Candidate/welcome.ncra