Fair & Lovely Scholarships 2009

Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarships 2009

The Fair & Lovely Scholarships assists deserving women in pursuing their educational goals. It is an initiative taken for all those who have the aptitude, drive and ambition but are bound by financial constraints. The Scholarship provides a voice to the talent that would have gone unnoticed and opinions that would never have been heard. It is an ongoing endeavor to give women the privilege of a formal education and over 600 women till date have benefited from this opportunity.

For the sixth year since inception, we once again invite applications for scholarships from young women across India. Candidates can get a scholarship of up to Rs. 1 lakh to pursue their graduation, post graduation and doctorate studies in India.

Eligibility-:

1. Scholarships are awarded to women only.

2. For Fair & Lovely Scholarships, candidates must:
a. Have cleared HSC and must have secured at-least 60% marks in their 10th and 12th examination
b. Have working knowledge of English language

3. Scholarships are awarded solely at the discretion of our panel of Judges

To apply-:

The application form is available by mid each year. The scholarship application form can be downloaded from here. Candidates have to fill all the required details in the application form and provide attested copies of all documents listed. You can also apply online from the website.

For any further queries or specific project information, please feel free to write to - Fair & Lovely Foundation, Post Box No. 11281, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 or email at fairandlovely.fdn@unilever.com

Documents for the application-:

1. Original mark sheets and certificates
2. Photo copies of all mark sheets and certificates
3. 2 passport size photographs
4. Original and one photo copy of family income proof.
5. Original and one photo copy of admission proof.
6. 3 copies of statement of purpose - which is an essay of not more than 250-300 words. It should include the following points.

* About yourself.
* Your aims and ambitions in life
* Your path towards achieving this ambition
* What do you consider as a bottleneck towards your achieving this ambition?
* Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Renewal of Scholarship

Past beneficiaries of the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarships can now renew their scholarships for more assistance in further education.

To process your renewal application you need to send the following documents:

1. Mark sheets of your last academic year.
2. A letter from your Principal / HOD on your performance.
3. A Statement of Purpose which should not be more than 250-300 words and should state how you have benefited from the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship and how would you make the most of this opportunity provided to you again.

For more info & application visit-: http://www.fairandlovely.in/