LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2011
LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2011 for students of economically weaker families for pursuing higher studies in (i) Medicine, engineering graduation in any discipline, diploma courses in any field and (ii) Vocational course through government recognised colleges / institutes or courses in industrial training institutes (ITI) 20 scholarships per divisional centre of LIC (10 each for boys and girls) are offered by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation on an all India basis.
Who can apply - (i) Candidates who have passed class XII examination or equivalent in the academic year 2010-2011 with at least 60% and annual income of parents/guardians from all sources not exceeding Rs.60,000 per annum (ii) Basic qualification is relaxed to class X or equivalent with at least 60% in the academic year 2010-2011 subject to the upper limit of annual income of parents/guardians from all sources not exceeding Rs.60,000 per annum.
Application - Apply Online at www.licindia.in or contact the nearest LIC branch or divisional office.
Submission - 8th August, 2011.
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Showing posts with label scholarships 2011. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
RBEF Scholarships 2011
RBEF Scholarships 2011
RBEF scholarships for pursuing higher education at any institution in India or abroad.Scholarships worth Rs.10 Lakh each are being offered by the non-profit Ritanand Baldev education foundation-RBEF
All students appearing for class XII Boards in March 2011 and those in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply.
Application forms are available free of cost online at RBEF website and select institution.
For more information visit-: http://www.rbef.in/
RBEF scholarships for pursuing higher education at any institution in India or abroad.Scholarships worth Rs.10 Lakh each are being offered by the non-profit Ritanand Baldev education foundation-RBEF
All students appearing for class XII Boards in March 2011 and those in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply.
Application forms are available free of cost online at RBEF website and select institution.
For more information visit-: http://www.rbef.in/
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Young Artistes Scholarships by Government of India
Young Artistes Scholarships by Government of India
Ministry of Culture Government of India operates the Scheme for Award of Scholarship to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields to support advanced training, within India, to young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Folks, Traditional and Indigenous Arts. Under this Scheme, 400 Scholarships are awarded every year to young artistes in the age group of 18 to 25 years (as on 1st April of the year in which application is made) who have undergone a minimum of 5 years of training with their Guru / Institute.
Online applications are invited from eligible young artistes for the award of Scholarships for the year 2010 - 11. Details of the Scheme, Instructions for Applicants and the Application forms are available on the website of the Ministry - www.indiaculture.nic.in
31st December, 2010 is the last date for submission of applications Only online applications will be accepted.
For more information visit-: http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/
Ministry of Culture Government of India operates the Scheme for Award of Scholarship to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields to support advanced training, within India, to young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Folks, Traditional and Indigenous Arts. Under this Scheme, 400 Scholarships are awarded every year to young artistes in the age group of 18 to 25 years (as on 1st April of the year in which application is made) who have undergone a minimum of 5 years of training with their Guru / Institute.
Online applications are invited from eligible young artistes for the award of Scholarships for the year 2010 - 11. Details of the Scheme, Instructions for Applicants and the Application forms are available on the website of the Ministry - www.indiaculture.nic.in
31st December, 2010 is the last date for submission of applications Only online applications will be accepted.
For more information visit-: http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan 2011
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan 2011
Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom 2011
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from October 2011 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies (including via the spilt-site mode) reflecting operational quotas for awards.
Eligibility
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 15.09.2010 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.
Level of Course
These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -
(1) Six Months of Clinical Training (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree holders only)
1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6. Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.
*From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test. Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practise clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council.
(2) (i) One Year Taught Masters Courses or Equivalent Degree, (ii) Doctoral Degree of three years degree(iii) One year research on a split site basis, towards a PhD at a university in home country
(A) Engineering and Technology:
1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology 4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6. Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9. Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg.
(B) Science (PURE AND APPLIED)
1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
(C) Agriculture
1. Agronomy & Forestry.
(D) Humanities and Social Sciences
1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy 6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with International Relations
Candidates who have already completed Ph.D. or are about to complete it will not be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-
(A) For Masters Degree or Six Months Clinical Training
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.
Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T. Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates for awards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A.
Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -
“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,
The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office.
(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group.
Value of Award
Each scholarship provides: -
(A) Student concessionary or other approved air fare to the United Kingdom by the most direct and economical route and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journey made before receipt of award will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents).
(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.
(C) A personal maintenance allowance payable monthly.
(D) A grant for books and apparatus in the first year of study and for a subsequent full year also; and a grant towards the expenses preparing a thesis of dissertation, where applicable;
(E) A grant for expenses of approved travel within the U.K.
(F) An initial clothing grant for most scholars on first arrival from tropical developing countries;
(G) Where a host institution has in advance declared and the Commission has accepted, the need for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom, a grant towards the cost of such fieldwork, which shall not normally exceed one economy and tourist class return fare to the fieldwork location. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid – term homeward fare;
(H) For married scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 12 months, a marriage allowance per mensem is payable provided that the husband and wife are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when a husband or wife of the scholars is also in receipt of an award, or is in paid employment. For such married couples accompanied by their children, a child allowance is payable for the first, second and third child under the age of 16 provided they are residing with their parents. A scholar who is unaccompanied by spouse but accompanied by children for whom he/she is legally responsible, shall receive the equivalent of the spouse’s allowance for the first child, and child allowances for the second and third child, irrespective of the length of tenure of award.
Scholar’s emoluments are not subject to United Kingdom income tax, but holders and their spouses may be liable for the payment at least in part of any Council tax levied by the local authority where they live.
Last Date of Receipt Of Applications
(A) For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 by 15th September 2010. (Tele. No. 23384501, 23386401 and 23384687, 23382498)
(B) For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted to reach the above-mentioned address by 20th September 2010
For more information visit-: http://www.education.nic.in/scho_announcements/uk-2011.asp
Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom 2011
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from October 2011 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies (including via the spilt-site mode) reflecting operational quotas for awards.
Eligibility
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 15.09.2010 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.
Level of Course
These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -
(1) Six Months of Clinical Training (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree holders only)
1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6. Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.
*From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test. Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practise clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council.
(2) (i) One Year Taught Masters Courses or Equivalent Degree, (ii) Doctoral Degree of three years degree(iii) One year research on a split site basis, towards a PhD at a university in home country
(A) Engineering and Technology:
1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology 4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6. Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9. Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg.
(B) Science (PURE AND APPLIED)
1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
(C) Agriculture
1. Agronomy & Forestry.
(D) Humanities and Social Sciences
1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy 6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with International Relations
Candidates who have already completed Ph.D. or are about to complete it will not be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-
(A) For Masters Degree or Six Months Clinical Training
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.
Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T. Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates for awards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A.
Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -
“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,
The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office.
(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by 31st August 2011 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group.
Value of Award
Each scholarship provides: -
(A) Student concessionary or other approved air fare to the United Kingdom by the most direct and economical route and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journey made before receipt of award will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents).
(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.
(C) A personal maintenance allowance payable monthly.
(D) A grant for books and apparatus in the first year of study and for a subsequent full year also; and a grant towards the expenses preparing a thesis of dissertation, where applicable;
(E) A grant for expenses of approved travel within the U.K.
(F) An initial clothing grant for most scholars on first arrival from tropical developing countries;
(G) Where a host institution has in advance declared and the Commission has accepted, the need for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom, a grant towards the cost of such fieldwork, which shall not normally exceed one economy and tourist class return fare to the fieldwork location. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid – term homeward fare;
(H) For married scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 12 months, a marriage allowance per mensem is payable provided that the husband and wife are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when a husband or wife of the scholars is also in receipt of an award, or is in paid employment. For such married couples accompanied by their children, a child allowance is payable for the first, second and third child under the age of 16 provided they are residing with their parents. A scholar who is unaccompanied by spouse but accompanied by children for whom he/she is legally responsible, shall receive the equivalent of the spouse’s allowance for the first child, and child allowances for the second and third child, irrespective of the length of tenure of award.
Scholar’s emoluments are not subject to United Kingdom income tax, but holders and their spouses may be liable for the payment at least in part of any Council tax levied by the local authority where they live.
Last Date of Receipt Of Applications
(A) For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 by 15th September 2010. (Tele. No. 23384501, 23386401 and 23384687, 23382498)
(B) For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted to reach the above-mentioned address by 20th September 2010
For more information visit-: http://www.education.nic.in/scho_announcements/uk-2011.asp
Friday, August 20, 2010
Mexican Government Scholarships for Indians 2011
Mexican Government Scholarships for Indians 2011
The Government of Mexico have offered 3 scholarships for Indian nationals for the year 2011 for studies at a Mexican University or any institution of higher education in Mexico. The scholarships would be available for studies in the following subject fields:
1. Agriculture
2. Biotechnology
3. Information Technology
4. Electronics Engineering
If Spanish is not the applicant’s native language, proof of advanced knowledge of Spanish issued by a university or language learning center must be attached.
LEVEL OF STUDY: Post-graduate and Ph.D.
QUALIFICATION: Should have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with having a minimum cumulative grade average of 8 on a scale of 0-10, in relevant subject for Post-graduate studies. The candidate should have Post-graduate Degree with having a minimum cumulative grade average of 8 on a scale of 0-10 in relevant subject for Ph.D.
Receiving academic acceptance from the host Mexican institute.
Scholarships Benefits:
Enrollment and tuition in accordance with the provisions of each institution’s program.
An allowance of:
1) Four times the current minimum wage in the Federal District for specialty, master’s or master-level research and Spanish or Mexican culture studies. This amount is currently equivalent to $6,895.20 MKP.
2) Five times the current minimum wage in the Federal District for Ph.D.,doctoral research, postdoctoral stays, medical specialties and subspecialties, and expert and artist residencies. This amount is currently equivalent to $8,619.00 MXP.
Medical insurance covered by Mexican Social Security Institution (IMSS), starting three months after the scholarship is initiated.
Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution when the scholarship starts, and back to Mexico City upon completion of the scholarship.
To Apply:
Application on plain paper (in prescribed format) along with photocopies of educational certificates (including proof of age) and other documents, with a copy of recent passport size photograph pasted on the application, should reach “The Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Department of Higher Education, A.2/W.4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001” by 30.8.2010. Applications received after 30.8.2010 will not be entertained. Applications can also be submitted online at the Department website www.education.nic.in by 30.8.2010.
For more information visit-: http://www.education.nic.in/
The Government of Mexico have offered 3 scholarships for Indian nationals for the year 2011 for studies at a Mexican University or any institution of higher education in Mexico. The scholarships would be available for studies in the following subject fields:
1. Agriculture
2. Biotechnology
3. Information Technology
4. Electronics Engineering
If Spanish is not the applicant’s native language, proof of advanced knowledge of Spanish issued by a university or language learning center must be attached.
LEVEL OF STUDY: Post-graduate and Ph.D.
QUALIFICATION: Should have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with having a minimum cumulative grade average of 8 on a scale of 0-10, in relevant subject for Post-graduate studies. The candidate should have Post-graduate Degree with having a minimum cumulative grade average of 8 on a scale of 0-10 in relevant subject for Ph.D.
Receiving academic acceptance from the host Mexican institute.
Scholarships Benefits:
Enrollment and tuition in accordance with the provisions of each institution’s program.
An allowance of:
1) Four times the current minimum wage in the Federal District for specialty, master’s or master-level research and Spanish or Mexican culture studies. This amount is currently equivalent to $6,895.20 MKP.
2) Five times the current minimum wage in the Federal District for Ph.D.,doctoral research, postdoctoral stays, medical specialties and subspecialties, and expert and artist residencies. This amount is currently equivalent to $8,619.00 MXP.
Medical insurance covered by Mexican Social Security Institution (IMSS), starting three months after the scholarship is initiated.
Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution when the scholarship starts, and back to Mexico City upon completion of the scholarship.
To Apply:
Application on plain paper (in prescribed format) along with photocopies of educational certificates (including proof of age) and other documents, with a copy of recent passport size photograph pasted on the application, should reach “The Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Department of Higher Education, A.2/W.4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001” by 30.8.2010. Applications received after 30.8.2010 will not be entertained. Applications can also be submitted online at the Department website www.education.nic.in by 30.8.2010.
For more information visit-: http://www.education.nic.in/
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