JN Tata Endowment Scholarship 2009

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the J. N. TATA ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS for the academic year 2009 –2010 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects. Selected scholars may also qualify for gift awards.

The Scholarship Program

A unique feature of the JN Tata Endowment's scholarship program is its inherent flexibility and openness. The scholarship is open to:

All Indian nationals irrespective of caste, creed, community, socio-economic background, gender, and geographical location.

All age groups, without any upper age limit, and thereby covering the entire spectrum of scholars from fresh graduates to mid-career professionals and academics with several years of work experience.

Scholars pursuing higher education in all areas and fields of study, with newly emerging fields of relevance to the country being encouraged.

Scholars pursuing higher studies irrespective of course duration, the selected course being either a short term training program, or a full-fledged Master's or Doctoral program.

Eligibility-:
Applicants who are :

I) Indian nationals; and

II) (a) graduates of a recognised Indian university with a consistently good academic record; or

(b) students in the final year of the degree course; or

(c) mid-career professionals planning to go abroad for further research, specialization or training

At the time of submitting the completed applications, candidates need not have the admission / offer letters from the universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2009-2010.

To Apply-:
Prescribed application forms will be available from the Administrative Office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 51 M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 from December 8, 2008 to February 16, 2009.

The application fee of Rs.100/- can be paid in cash or by a Money Order on which the full name and address is to be mentioned to enable the Endowment to send the form.

Completed application forms should reach the office of the Endowment not later than February 27, 2009.

After the initial screening of applications, candidates will be shortlisted for an interview in person by subject experts. The final selection will be made on the basis of the interview which will be held in Mumbai between March and June 2009.

For More Information Contact-:
JN Tata Endowment,
Administrative Office,
Mulla House, 4th Floor,
51, M.G. Road, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001.
India.
Email
snair@sdtatatrust.com
asbhosale@sdtatatrust.com
sbjadhav@sdtatatrust.com
Telephone-:(022) 66658282