Scholarships for CBSE students

The Central Board of Secondary Education invites applications for the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child (single girl students who are the only child of their parents) for school, undergraduate and professional studies.

The tie-up would allow students to obtain a dual degree of M.S. in Software Engineering from MAHE and M.Sc. Computer Science and Engineering from the university in the Netherlands.

Scholarships

About 20 scholarships would be offered by companies such as Philips, Cap Gemini, Logica CMG and Cordys. The Scholarships would cover course fees and living expenses in both the countries.

Philips has identified MAHE as one of the Universities for the scholarship programme in India where the postgraduate students of embedded systems and computer science would be eligible for the scholarships.

Students would be chosen based on the undergraduate academic performance and an interview by Philips.

Stipend

The selected candidate would get a stipend of Rs. 7, 000 per month during the first year of their study at MAHE and Rs. 15,000 per month in the next year during the project in Philips.

MAHE Tie-up for Dual Course

Details

Specialisation areas:
Web Based Print Distribution
Data on Paper
Intelligent Storage Management
Distributed Operating Systems

The fellowship was instituted to attract candidates of exceptional abilities for research in information and communication technologies.

Selected candidates will be required to perform the requisite course work and pass the PhD qualifying examination before commencing research work at HP Labs India, Bangalore.

The fellowship is offered for a year at a time, and renewed annually, for up to three years, on satisfactory performance.

You will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000, and HP Labs India will pay the programme fee.

A monthly allowance of Rs 20,000 to cover off-campus living expenses is available for the duration spent at HP Labs India.

The fellowship also covers expenses of presenting a paper at one selected international conference within the fellowship duration.

For details on research work at HP Labs India, visit http://www.hpl.hp.com/india/

Eligibility
You must hold a master's degree in computer science.

Important date
Please send in your application before June 30.

How to apply
For details, visit http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/Academics/fs_docprog.html

Address
The Deputy Director (Off-campus programmes)
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Vidhya Vihar Campus
Pilani - 333 031
Web site: http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/index.htm

The University Grants Commission invites application for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering and Technology for the year 2006-2007 from the persons who have a Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy with at least 55% marks from a recognized University. 22.5% Research Fellowships are reserved for SC/ST candidates.

The objective to this award is to provide an opportunity to research scholars to undertake advanced study and research in Engineering and Technology and Agricultural Engineering leading to Ph.D. Subjects like Geology, Geophysics and Mathematics are not considered under this Scheme.

The candidates should not be more than 40 years of age as on Ist July of the year of award relax-able by five years for Women and SC/ST candidates. The total duration of the fellowship is five years. - The value of the Junior Research Fellowship shall be Rs. 8,000/-p.m. for the first two years and Rs. 10,000/-p.m. for the subsequent years with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 12,000/-p.a. for the first two years & Rs. 25,000/-p.a for subsequent years.

The applications in the prescribed form given below, may be sent to the Joint Secretary (Sa), University Grants Commission, UGC Block, South Campus, Delhi University, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi- 110 021, duly forwarded through the University/Institution where the fellow desire to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement.

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. Direct and incomplete applications will not be entertained. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.

The application form for the scheme may be downloaded from the University Grants Commission website: www.ugc.ac.in

R.I. District 3200 Service above self

“Peace Fellowships-2007 –2009” and Ambassadorial Scholarship 2007-08

In order to promote world peace and understanding, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International offers peace fellowships to the eligible candidates having a wide range of professional backgrounds and aptitude to promote world peace and understanding. The master’s level degree course is being offered in globally located Seven Rotary Centres.

Rotary also offers Ambassadorial Scholarship to the eligible young candidates to fund studies (one year/multi year courses/short term courses etc.,) in an international institution of our choice.

For full details and the application form please visit our website http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho

Completed applications after approval and recommendation by the president of the nearest Rotary club in your locality should reach

Rtn. N. Vasudevan, District Director TRF Scholarships 93 D.B Road II Floor R.S. Puram Coimbatore 641002
Email: nvasudevan.ca@gmail.com on or before 27th June 2006 for preliminary selection. Award of Scholarship will be decided at our headquarters on a world competitive basis.

The Australian Government is offering study and research awards to candidates under the Australian Scholarships Program to build partnerships and increase mutual understanding, knowledge and innovation.

The scholarships are:

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA): For longer-term post-graduate study in Australia at masters or doctoral level. Relevant fields of study include management, economics, business, political science, philosophy, history, law and public policy. In 2007, priority fields will include international trade, disease pandemics, security and clean energy.

The scholarships will be allocated equitably between men and women. Applications are now open and will close on 31st July 2006 for commencement at an Australian university in January 2007. Any enquiries should be directed to ala_India@ausaid.gov.au

Endeavour Scholarships: For high achieving Indian students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research or a professional development program, in a broad range of disciplines at Australian institutions.

The endeavour Scholarships Program is a major initiative of the Australian Government under the auspices of the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)

For application forms and more details, please log on to: www.australianscholarships.gov.au

Public Notice

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for ‘Single Girl Child’ in Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi invites Offer of Acceptance from eligible single girl students who are the only child of their parents for the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examinations conducted by the Board in the year 2006.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for +2
Eligibility:
i) Score of 60% or more marks in Class X, 2006 examinations conducted by the CBSE, and
ii) Currently studying in CBSE affiliated schools where the tuition fee was not more than Rs.1000/- per month during the year 2005-2006.

Value: Re.500/- per month.
Duration: Two years subject to renewal on year to year basis.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Course
Eligibility:
i) Rank in the merit list of AIPMT/AIEEE 2006 conducted by the CBSE, and
ii) Pursuing professional course in medicine/engineering in any Central University/Institution controlled or aided by Central Government.

Value: Rs.1000/- per month.
Duration: Four years subject to renewal on year to year basis.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under-graduate studies
Eligibility:
i) Score of 60% or more marks in Class XII, 2006 examinations conducted by the CBSE, and
ii) Pursuing under graduate course (non-medicinal/non-engineering) in any Central /State Government University or those recognized by UGC.

Value: Rs.500/- per month.
Duration: Three years subject to renewal on year to year basis.

Single girl children satisfying above criterion may send their duly filled in ‘Offer of Acceptance’ for respective scholarship along with required documents so as to reach the office of the Secretary CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-92 latest by 15th July 2006. Offers received in the Board’s office within the time frame and complete in all respects will only be considered for award of scholarships. Mere submission of requisite information will not entitle for the award of the scholarship. The decision of the Board in this regard shall be final. For Further details, Board’s website www.cbse.ac.inmay be referred to.

Strategically located in Southeast Asia, Singapore provides a friendly and safe environment for education and learning within the comfort and convenience of a modern city-state. With high education standards, strong research and collaborative programmes with the world’s best universities; Singapore offers rich opportunities for study and higher learning. Our schools provide an exciting cultural and intellectual meeting place for international students; underlining Singapore’s growing profile as a regional education hub. The cosmopolitan lifestyle in Singapore will enhance your learning experience by giving you invaluable exposure and insight to diverse culture and people.

Terms of Award
The Scholarship will provide a maintenance allowance of S$2, 400 per annum with hostel accommodation, settling-in allowance, subsidized medical benefits, school and examination fees, return economy air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term.

There is no bond attached to the scholarship. Scholars who have done well can apply for further scholarship to pursue university studies in Singapore or overseas universities.

Who can Apply
Students who are Indian nationals, completing standard 10 in the year 2006, are eligible to apply. Applicants should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85%) with English as first language in the standard 10-state/national examinations.

How to Apply
Detach and fill in the form below. Place it above certified true copies of the following documents in the order indicated below:

Certified copy of standard 10-national/state-examination result slip.

A curriculum vitae (not exceeding one page) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, email address and a summary of major achievements.

Certified copy of school examination results of class 8, 9 and 10
More information on the scholarship can be obtained through our website: www.moe.gov.sg/siayouthscholarships

Selection test & interviews
Short-listed candidates will be invited to sit for selection tests in September 2006. Candidates will then be further short listed for an interview in November 2006. Both tests and interviews will be conducted in India (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai)

Please send your application to:
SIA Youth Scholarships
C/o Robinson Road
P.O Box 746
Singapore 901446
Republic of Singapore

Or
SIA Youth Scholarships
C/o Ministry of Education
School placement & scholarships branch
3rd Floor podium block
Ministry of education
1 north buona vista drive
Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore

Applications must reach us by 18 July 2006
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships (Rs.2000/- to Rs.5000/- p.m) and contingency grants to students studying in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in research; Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India.

Eligibility: Basic Sciences:
Stream SA: Students joining in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2006-2007 and having secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in XII Standard Board Examination.
Stream SB: Students pursuing XI, XII Standard, First or Second year of any UG programme in Basic Sciences and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% of SC/ST) marks aggregate in X Standard and XII Standard Board Examination may apply by completing a science based research project.

Engineering:
Stream EA: Students joining First year B.E./B.Tech / B.Arch during the academic year 2006-2007 and having a minimum of 60% (50% SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics and Science subject in XII Standard Board Examination. A research project is required.
Stream EB: Students joining Second year B.E. /B.Tech. / B.Arch. during the academic year 2006-2007 and having a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/St) in the First year Exam of B.E./B.Tech. /B.Arch. A research project is required.

Medicine Stream:
Stream MA: Students enrolled in MBBS programme. Students must have passed XII Standard Board Examination with 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks. Aggregate in Science subjects not earlier the n 2004. A research project is required

General:
Each stream has its own application form. Students who wish to apply for more than on stream should submit separate applications.
Applicant may apply either by Hard Copy or On Line. ( www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy)
Application forms may be downloaded from the KVPY website. Those who are unable to do so, may request for Hard Copy.
Hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request by sending a processing fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 25/- for SC/ST) by means of DD/IPO drawn in favor of SID A/c KYPY payable at Banglore, clearly indicating the stream (SA.SB, SP, EA, EB, MA) on the envelope.
The SC/ST - candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed proforma.
The completed application form along with the (a) Caste certificate in the case of SC/ST candidate
(b) Project report in the case of SP/EA/EB/MA
(c) Processing fee of Rs. 100/-(25/- for SC/ST) should be sent to KVPY on or before 15.09.06

KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving completed application form.

Last date for receipts of the request of the application form:

by post: 1st September 2006
in person at IISc: 14th September 2006
Last date for receipt of the completed application: 15th September 2006 (Both on line /Head copy)
All correspondence should be addressed to:
The Convener
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Banglore - 560 012
Website: www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy

Pitamber Pant National Environment Fellowship (2005)
B.P.Pal National Environment Fellowship for Biodiversity (2005)

Pitamber Pant National Environmental Fellowship for 2005:

The fellowship is in recognition of significantly important research and development contributions in the field of Environmental Sciences.

B.P.Pal National Environment Fellowship for Biodiversity for 2005:

The fellowship is in recognition of significantly important research and development contributions in the field of Biodiversity.

Application for both the Fellowships should be supported by at least two Fellows of the National Academy of Science / Engineering / Agriculture.

The fellowship would be for a period of two years and the fellow will receive an award of Rs.26000/- per month plus allowances. The fellowship amount is Tax free as per the existing income tax rules / guidelines during the period of fellowship. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs.1,000,00/- per annum will be paid to the Fellow who will also be entitled to engage one Research Associate as per existing Government rules.

The nominations Complete in all respects should be sent in the prescribed proforma. The prescribed proforma and other details on this can be obtained from the Ministry’s website envfor.nic.in and also from the Information Facilitation Centre of the Ministry.

Postal address:

Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhavan
CGO Complex
Lodi Road
New Delhi-110003

Red Hat (NASDAQ: RHAT), a major provider of open source to the enterprise, and the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay have announced that they will be working together to support and spread open source programming skills among engineering colleges, MCA programme and other institutions.

With the latest Red Hat Scholarships programme and a new, collaborative learning programme, Red Hat and IIT-Bombay are bringing new ways for Indian students to acquire open source experience.

The company has launched the Red Hat Scholarships 2006-2007 programme, which will operate under the eKALAVYA programme set up by Kanwal Rekhi School of IT, IIT-Bombay. This is the third consecutive year of operation for the Red Hat Scholarships programme. It helps thousands of students looking for guidance on software development projects they do as part of their academic requirements.

The two organisations have set up a collaborative programme where students can sign up online for open source projects, seek advice from mentors in the open source community, find list of projects they can participate in, download open source software and get information on programming standards and guidelines.

About Rs.20 lakhs will go toward prizes for students and mentors participating in the programme. There are also special recognition awards for best participation from a women's team, best participation from a rural college and more. The college with the largest number of project submissions received will be offered a Red Hat Academic Bundle.

Javed Tapia, president, Red Hat Indian Subcontinent, said, "The National Knowledge Commission, a premiere body constituted by the Prime Minister that advises on how India can promote excellence in the education system, has recently recommended that India must use open source software in education to meet the knowledge challenges of the 21st century. Open source will play a huge part in building India's IT infrastructure, and we have to ensure that the next generation is ready for this. The Red Hat Scholarship programme's aims at ensuring that Indian students are familiar with the open source philosophy, development model and software tools." Students can get more details of the programme at www.in.redhat.com

Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship (SSSF):

Proposals are invited from voluntary agencies and individuals for selection to the award of Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship for the year 2006.

Number of fellowship: 1 (one)

Value of Fellowship:2 Lakhs only

Duration: 1 Year (in special circumstances, extendable by 6 months)

Age: No restriction

Qualification for Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship (SSSF):

Well-reputed Indian Sanskrit / Philosophy scholars having long experience in the subjects. The topic may be selected from any one of the areas of Vedanta / Indian Philosophical systems / Astrology / Ayurveda or Vastuvidya. Preference will be given to scholars of National / International eminence.

The person recommended for the fellowship shall submit his/her willingness regarding the project along with a synopsis of the proposed treatise on the topics selected by the scholar.

Selection procedure for Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship (SSSF):

Selection for this fellowship shall be by nomination by a selection committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, whose decision shall be final. The nominations along with a write up on the life & works of the scholar are to be send to the “Registrar, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. P.O., Ernakulam, Kerala-683 574.”

The last date of receipt of nominations: 15-05-2006.

Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF):

Applications are invited from the Sanskrit / Philosophy Scholars of India for the award of Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF) for doing research in the field of Sanskrit / Philosophy.

Number of Fellowship: 1 (One)

Value of Fellowship: 1 Lakh only

Duration: 1 Year (in special circumstances, extendable by 6 months)

Age: Below 50 years

Qualification for Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF):

Well-reputed Sanskrit / Philosophic Scholars having long experience in the subjects. The topic may be selected from any one of the areas of Vedanta / Indian Philosophical systems / Astrology, Ayurveda or Vastuvidya. Preference will be given to the scholars of National / International eminence.

The person recommended for the fellowship shall submit his / her willingness regarding the project along with a synopsis of the proposed treatise on the topics selected by the scholars.

Selection procedure for Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF):

Selection for this fellowship shall be by a selection committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, whose decision shall be final.

The application along with bio-data of the candidate and copies of publication if any may be send to the Registrar, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady P.O., Ernakulam, Kerala Pin : 683 574.

The last date of receipt of application: 15-05-2006.

Note: More details if any required can be had from the Academic Branch the University of over phone 0484 – 2463380.

More details visit Website: www.ssus.ac.in

Each scholarship will be worth up to £ 25,000 (Rs 20,00,000) a year and will cover the following:

University fees which will be paid directly to the University.
Board and lodge expenses sufficient for a single student.
Books
One return economy airfare from India to London for each of the three years.

Eligibility for HSBC Scholarships:

Must be an Indian citizen, resident in India, and below 25 years old as on September 1, 2006.
The scholarship is open to students admitted for undergraduate or graduate studies at Oxford, Cambridge or London Universities in the UK for a maximum period of three years for any of the courses offered at these Universities.
The scholarship is not open for PhD students.
Should have independently gained admission to the Universities at the time of applying for these scholarships.
Applications should be accompanied with the acceptance letter of admission by the University's Admission Office.
An HSBC scholarship can be taken up only by a student who does not have any other scholarship to study in the UK.

Important date: Must apply before May 10.

How to apply:

For further details, and to apply online, visit website www.hsbc.co.in

A senior official of the ministry said that the scholarship programme was open to 100 students from a list of select countries. Educational Consultants Indian Ltd. (Ed.CIL) will act as the nodal agency.

The programme is open to students from Bahrain, Fiji, Guyana, Hong Kong Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Reunion Island, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

The scholarships will be offered in only those institutes with which Ed.CIL has a memorandum of understanding.

Eligibility for Scholarships For Diaspora Children:

The official said a budget of Rs.1 crore (Rs.10 million) had been earmarked in the first year for the programme. The number of scholarships will be increased annually till it reaches 350.

The scholarships will be applicable for professional and general courses (except medical and other related courses).
Applicants will have to pay processing charges to Ed.Cil - $200 per student for non-technical courses (humanities streams) and $350 per student for technical courses (which include engineering, management and hospitality).
The applicants should be from the age group of 17-21 years and should have passed senior secondary (10+2) or equivalent from any educational system recognised by the Association of Indian Universities with the requisite subjects.
They should have secured at least 60 percent aggregate marks or 6.75 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) on a scale of 10.

Selection Process:

Selection will be based on a common written examination to be held April 30, the venues and timings of which will be announced by the Indian missions in the respective countries.

Eligibility for Fellowships in Biophysical Sciences:

Must hold a Master's degree in one of the following: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Crystallography, Physics.
Must have had any two of the following subjects at the bachelor's degree level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Must have a minimum overall aggregate of 55 per cent at all levels.

Selection method:

Candidates will be short listed on the basis of your performance in the written test.
Short listed candidates will be called for a personal interview.
For further information, visit www.saha.ac.in

Important dates:
Forms will be available at the institute up to April 15.
Please send your completed application forms before April 30.

Details:

The tenure of the fellowship is two years, including the first year at Post MSc.
Selected students have to successfully complete a one-year Post MSc Associateship course, prior to pursuing doctoral research at the institute.
The fellowship is Rs 8,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 9,500 per month thereafter with a fixed book grant of Rs 3,000 after one year.
Limited hostel accommodation will be available.
Medical benefits and House Rent Allowance as per rules will also be admissible.

How to apply:
Download the application form by visiting www.saha.ac.in/theory/post.msc/index.html
Obtain the application form from the Establishment Section of the institute.
Time: 11 am to 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday)

For more information please contact:
Establishment Section
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
1/AF, Bidhannagar
Kolkata -- 700 064
Website: www.saha.ac.in

1. Applications are invited for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas:

Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal);
Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religions;
Development of World-Views;
Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences;
Studies in Environment, Natural and Social;
Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.

2. The Institute does not encourage studies which involve field work.

3. Preference would be given to scholars working on the Northeastern region. A few fellowships would be year marked for scholars belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes categories.

4. The prescribed Application Form and details of the amount of Fellowships grant payable to the Fellows are available on the website of the Institute www.iias.org and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelope (5”x11”) by affixing postal stamp of Rs. 8.00.

5. The term of Fellowship ranges from three months to two years, depending upon the nature of the project.

6. Residence at the Institute is compulsory from April to November, and optional from December to March. All Fellows are provided free hard-furnished accommodation in the campus, as well as study-space which they have to share with other Fellows.

7. Applicants in service, should apply through proper channel.

8. The Application on prescribed Application Form may be sent to The Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla -171 005 on or before 30 April 2006.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships for the year 2006-07.

Number of fellowships:
Young scientists-6
Senior scientists-3

Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists

Duration Of Fellowships:
Young Scientists:Three to sixmonths
Senior Scientists:Ten to fifteen days

Number Of Fellowships:
Young Scientists:Six fellowships per year
Senior Scientists:Three fellowships per year

Eligibility Criteria for ICMR International Fellowships:

The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
The applicant should possess an M.D/PhD degree with at least three years teaching/research experience in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
Age Limit for ICMR International Fellowships: Below 45 years for young scientists. Below 55 years for senior scientists.
The applicant should be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Research/ Health Institution.
The application should be forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full time employee of the Institution during the period of his/her fellowship.
The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
The applicant should submit a concrete plan of training pertaining to the project submitted for availing the fellowship.
Note:-

The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/ she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training / research work to be undertaken during the fellowship.

Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization / institute is essential.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Decision of ICMR will be final.
Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: The Chief, International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

Financial Support for ICMR International Fellowships:
Young Scientists: US $1800 per month. Return economy class excursion airfare. A contingency grant of Rs.10,000/-
Senior Scientists: US $150 per day including accommodation subject to a maximum of US $ 1800 (original receipt for hotel accommodation will have to be submitted while claiming).

Guidelines Governing The Fellowship

The individual scientist availing this Fellowship would be addressed as an ICMR International Fellow (ICMR-IF).
Fellowship will be awarded each year with the duration ranging from 3 to 6 months to young scientists and for 10-15 days to senior scientists depending on the needs of the approved programme.
The Young Scientists will be entitled to a monthly stipend of US $1800 and a contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- (which includes the cost of visa, airport tax, taxi charges, excess luggage charges, overseas mediclaim insurance expenses, bank commission charges, expenses on local journeys).
The Senior Scientists will be entitled to US $150 per day including accommodation subject to a maximum of US $ 1800 for entire duration of stay (original receipt for hotel accommodation will have to be submitted while claiming).
The Fellow will be entitled to air travel (both ways) in economy class (excursion fare) by Air India / Indian Airlines by the shortest route from the place of duty.
Other airlines should not be made use of except in sectors where Air India / Indian Airlines does not operate.
For Senior Fellows expenses on visa charges, airport tax and overseas mediclaim insurance will be reimbursed as per actual.
Parent institute shall continue to pay salary and other benefits such as leave, medical gratuity, GPF, pension as applicable to the fellow candidate while he/ she is away for the fellowship. No liability on any of these accounts will be borne by ICMR.
The Young Fellow will be required to will/execute a legal/service bond of Rs.5.00 lakhs to the parent Institute that he/she belongs to and will serve the parent Indian Institute for a period of at least 3 years after return from International fellowship.
If the Young Fellow does not return to India or gets a job overseas on completion of the fellowship or fails to fulfill any of the above requirements, he/she will be liable to reimburse the whole of the expenditure incurred during the fellowship period, including the airfare, from the guarantees in one lump sum within one month of the completion of the term of the Fellowship and remit it to ICMR.
The Fellow should submit a final work report (in the prescribed format) on the research and training activities undertaken in the foreign Laboratory/Institute during the fellowship period. This should be submitted within 2 months of his/her return.
A progress report (in the prescribed format) evaluating the performance of the Young fellow from the host institution should also be submitted.
The fellowship should begin within the same financial year & must be completed by 31st March of the next year.
The candidate should correspond with the International Institute/Laboratory to be visited for their placement. A letter of acceptance from the Institute to be visited overseas is required to be produced along with the application form.
Total claim bills on the budget head of fellowship should not exceed the amount specified above.

Selection Criteria of ICMR International Fellowships:

Screening of applications will be done at the International Health Division, ICMR and the short listed candidates will be considered by the selection committee for awarding the fellowship.
The selection of the candidate will be based on the evaluation of the merit of the candidate and the training needs in the field of Biomedical research by a Committee of eminent scientists.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial fund offers Scholarships for duration of up to 2 years to the following candidates.

Indian Nationals for PhD studies in India.
Indian Nationals for visit to another Asian country for collection of material for their PhD studies in India.
Nationals of other Asian countries for PhD studies in India.

Eligibility for Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships of candidates:

Should possess Post Graduate in First Class.
Should not be above 35 years of age.
Should be full time PhD Scholar (Part time scholars in Category II above are eligible to apply.)
Should already be registered for PhD Degree at an Indian University/Institution at the time of making the application for scholarship.

Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered are not eligible to apply.

Broad subjects of study relate to:

Science and Technology as an integral component of economicand social activity, including the Philosophy of Science.
Comparative studies in Religion and culture.
International Relations and Constitutional Studies.
Indian History , civilization and Culture.
Interface of Social Change and Sustainable Development.
Environmental Ecology and Economic Development.
Studies in the life and work of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

The Scholarship amount admissible to selected candidates in category (i) and (iii) will include Rs.6000/- per month as maintenance allowance, Rs.10000/- per annumas contingency expenses including travel expenses and actual tuition fee for studies in India. In case of candidates in Category (ii), the scholarship will include maintenance allowance. Actual fee or other charges and airfare for visit to the concerned Asian country and back.

Application form and information sheet showing "The Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi: 110011" by sending a self addressed envelope of minimum 25*10 cms.Size.

National Level Examination For The Award Of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)
Junior Research Fellowships-JPF

Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the five centres viz.Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai once a year.The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice.The admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the website. The entrance examination is usually held in the first week of July.

ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable.

A total of 100 Fellowships would be awarded. Eighty Fellowships would be awarded for work in the field of biomedical sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, zoology, botany, veterinary sciences, bio-informatics etc.). Twenty Fellowships would be awarded for work with emphasis on Social sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics, environmental sciences, anthropology and social work.

Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for life sciences and the second for those candidates qualifying for social sciences, will be made on the basis of their performance in the above test.
The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognized by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.

Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research schemes of ICMR (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the schemes) for the duration of that scheme. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the scheme, if enrolled.The validity of result will be two years for placement in ICMR funded projects.

SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped (PH) applicants will be given such special consideration as per policy guidelines.Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF will receive fellowship from ICMR.

Duration and Emoluments of Junior Research Fellowships:

The value of the fellowship is at present Rs.8000/- (Rupees Eight thousand only)Per month. It will be revised from time to time as decided by the ICMR.
The duration of fellowship will initially be limited till three years carrying a monthly stipend of Rs.8000/- and an annual contingency grant up to Rs.7,500/- per annum. The progress of research work would be evaluated annually through annual progress reports. On completion of two years as JRF the stipend of a fellow may be increased to Rs.9,000/- p.m. for 3rd year on the basis of assessment of candidate's research progress / achievements. Upon such a recommendation, the fellow will be called SRF. In the event of the Committee not recommending up gradation, the fellow will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs.8000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending on the decision of the Committee. The duration as SRF may be for a maximum duration of 2 years. Thus, the total tenure as JRF plus SRF shall not exceed 4 (four) years.
The successful candidates would be notified by post and notice published in Employment Newspaper. The list also would be available on the ICMR website.
Joining time: Selected candidates must join their respective course on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall automatically stand cancelled.
Procedure for applying Junior Research Fellowships

Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the admission notice published in the advertisement in various Newspapers and the instructions given therein carefully.Fill in the application form according to the instructions given in this prospectus and the admission notice.Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

Educational Qualification for Junior Research Fellowships:

M.Sc/M.A. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC Candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & physically handicapped candidates in the subjects mentioned under the head method of selection.

Age Limit for Junior Research Fellowships:

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

Syllabus:

As prescribed by UGC.

Method of selection for Junior Research Fellowships:

Scheme of Test for Junior Research Fellowships:

The test will consist of one paper of 2 hours duration. The paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Science. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.
Each question carries one mark. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. The questions in both the sections would appear in English only.
The final result will be based on aggregate of 55 % marks obtained in both the sections for General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped.
The test will be held in the following streams: (1) Aptitude test (common for all) (2) Life Sciences (3) Social Sciences. Subjects covered under Life Sciences include microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, zoology, botany, veterinary science and bio-informatics. Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology, sociology, home sciences, statistics, environmental sciences, anthropology and social work.

Monitoring Mechanism:

The fellow shall submit annual reports for 1st year and annual report thereafter as per the prescribed standard proforma. The first annual report should be submitted after 10 months from the date of commencement of the fellowship (through the Guide along with his appraisal) giving complete factual details of the research work done. Subsequent annual reports as per the standard proforma should be submitted through the Guide two months before completion of the fellowship year.

Applications are invited for admission to the Post M.Sc/Junior Research Fellowship programme in Biophysical Sciences of the Institute. The Institute conducts fundamental research (theory and experiment) in frontline areas of Biophysical Sciences such as,

Bioinformatics & Molecular Modeling
Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Biomolecular Recognition
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Genetic Toxicology
Macromolecular Crystallography
Molecular Genetics
Nano-materials & Polymer Science
Photochemistry
Radiochemistry & Green Chemistry
Structural Genomics & Proteomics of Diseases
Ultra-structural Research

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship in Biophysics Sciences :

Any students about to complete or having just completed Master’s Degree in Physics/Chemical/Biological Sciences (with any two of Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics at the Bachelor’s degree level and at least 55% marks at all levels.)

Selection Procedure for Junior Research Fellowship in Biophysics Sciences:

The selection will be based on commendable academic records, written examination and an interview which will be held in June/July 2006. The written examination will test the candidate’s basic knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology & General Aptitude. NET qualified candidates with CSIR and UGC fellowship may be directly called for interview provided by fulfill the minimum essential qualifications. Further information is available on our website.

Travel Allowance:

Candidates called for the admission test will be reimbursed return second class railway fare from their normal place of residence on production of ticket and will be paid haltage charge Rs.100, if applicable as per the rules of the Institute.

Fellowship and Hostel Accommodation for Junior Research Fellowship in Biophysics Sciences:

The Fellowship is Rs.8000 –p.m. for the first two years and Rs.9500 .m thereafter with a fixed book grant of Rs.3000 p.a after one year. Limited hostel accommodation will be available. Medical benefits and HRA as per rules will also be admissible. First year of the research fellowship covers the Post M.Sc associateship course at the fundamental and advanced levels including laboratory sessions.

How to Apply:

Application form can be downloaded from the website www.saha.ac.in/theory/post.msc/index.html or will be available from the Establishment Sections between 11.00 a.m and 5.30 p.m.(Monday to Friday) from March 15 to April 15, 2006. To obtain application form by post, please send a self addressed stamped envelope of value Rs.5 (25 cm*11cm) by April 15, 2006. Mention on the top left corner of the envelope “Application for JRF-Bio”. Application forms duly filled along with photocopies of relevant testimonials must reach the Establishment Section.

For More Details Contact:
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
Sector-1, Block-AF, Bidhannagar,
Kolkata-700 064.
Phone: 2337-5345/0571
Fax: (033) 2337-4637,
Website: www.saha.ac.in

This programme, created with Neuffer's family and friends, aims to perpetuate her memory and advance her life's mission of promoting international understanding of human rights and social justice.

One-woman journalist will be selected to spend an academic year in a tailored programme, with access to Boston-area universities as well as The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

The flexible structure of the programme will provide the fellow with opportunities to pursue academic research and hone her reporting skills covering topics related to human rights.

The fellow will also have a key role in the Elizabeth Neuffer Forum, an annual programme to be scheduled each May.

Expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered under the fellowship.

The fellowship winner will be announced in May, and the fellowship will run from September 2006 to May 2007.

Eligibility For Scholarship:
The fellowship is open to women journalists whose focus is human rights and social justice.
You must have excellent written and spoken English skills.
For more information, contact Lindsey Wray.
E-mail: neuffer@iwmf.org

How to Apply:
Download the application form by visiting www.iwmf.org/programs/8605

Important Date:
Please send in your applications before March 31.
Website: www.iwmf.org/programs/neuffer/fellowship.php

(Approved by AICTE & Accredited for Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engg & Textile Tech. And Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Sathyamangalam,
Erode District,
Tamil Nadu.
(An ISO 9001-200 Certified Institution)

To encourage high performance in the field of engineering, the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology announces the following scholarships for deserving students who plan to join our institution.

For further details please contact:

Manager- Administration
Bannari Amman Educational Trust
1212, Trichy Road, Coimbatore- 641 018
phone: 0422-2302277, 2303223(p)
Fax: 0422-2305599
Website: www.bitsathy.ac.in

A world class campus in a sprawling area of 164 acres with built-up area of 11 lakh sq.ft

More than 200 students have been placed so far through the placement cell of the Institute in 2005-06.

Receipt of Best Engineering College Principal Award –2005 from ISTE, New Delhi.

30 Doctorates among 200 teaching faculty; personalized attention with an excellent student to faculty ratio.

Innovative initiatives for skill enhancement like satellite based Short Term Courses & Lectures, Language Lab, GRE, TOEFL & Gate coaching, Business English Certificate Training, Softskill Development etc.

Extensive collaboration with industry to empower the students with practical skills

Separate placement Cell, HRD Cell, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, industry- Institute Partnership connectivity.

Two-storeyed, air-conditioned and computerized Library with 50, 000 volumes, 350 National & International journals, 475 e-journals and Digital Library with 40 Pcs.

Air-Conditioned Seminor Halls with a capacity to seat 180 students each

First rate sports and leisure facilities- both indoor and outdoor games

Well furnished Hostels for gents & Ladies with single, double and four occupancy rooms

General amenities include uninterrupted power supply, protected water supply, Medical Centre, Co-operative Store, Bank with ATM, Post Office etc.

The Chinmaya Education Movement is one of the most important contributions of the Chinmaya Mission. It encompasses 75 Vidyalayas, 6 colleges, a Harihar school and an International Residential School. Presently, more than 50,000 students are studying in these institutions. Where they are imparted 'education with a difference'. The CCMT Education Cell governs them.

The Chinmaya Education Cell Scholarship:

The CCMT Education Cell has constituted the "Chinmaya Education Cell Scholarship" (CECS) for students of Chinmaya Vidyalayas who are academically brilliant but need financial assistance in continuing their studies in our Vidyalayas. The Cell and the Vidyalaya share the scholarship money where both are fulfilled by the wonderful opportunity to serve.

Financial assistance includes the Vidyalaya fees, uniform, books, and stationery and transport expenses of the student for one year. The student continues to get the scholarship in subsequent year to complete his/her studies in the Vidyalaya if he /she continues to deserve it. The scholarship is awarded strictly on a merit cum means basis.

Generous donors and well-wisher like you sponsor the Scholarship.

The Scholarship Scheme:

The sponsorship can be given in your name or in the name of a family member.
Category 1: The total Sponsorship for a student for a year is Rs.12, 500/- or US$250/-
Category 2: The total sponsorship for a student for his entire education in Chinmaya Vidyalaya from grade 5-12 is Rs.1, 00,000/- or US$2,000/-
Category 3: Donors can contribute to the Education Cell Scholarship Fund, the interest accrued from which is used exclusively for CECS.
Larger or smaller amounts are also accepted towards this noble cause.
Donation to the Scholarship Scheme are eligible for IT exemption under 80G.
CCMT-Education Cell plans to give scholarship to the tune of Rs.20, 00,000/- per year
The donations to be sent to the below mentioned address.

Do send the donations to:
CCMT Education Cell
Chinmaya Gardens, Nallur Vayal Post,
Siruvani Road, Coimbatore - 641 114.
Phone: (0422) 2615663
Fax: (0422) 2615725
Email: ccmtec@eth.net

ICMR in collaboration with PGIMER Chandigarh will hold national level examination for award of junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Life Science/ Social Science stream on Sunday, July 16th, 2006 at Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai

Last date for receipt of completed application is 28-4-06. Candidates from remote areas/ regions may submit by 5.5-06. Candidates are advised to refer Employment News of dated 11-3-06/ ICMR.

Website: www.icmr.nic.in

Contact details:
Dr.Sanjay Jain (officer in charge)
Academic Section and Co-Ordinator
ICMR Examination

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) , Singapore, is a research-intensive ranked among the top 50 in the world. The school of Computer Engineering (SCE) in NTU is looking for outstanding graduate students for its 4-year PhD programme in the following areas:

Computer Architecture
Information Systems & Software Engineering
Multimedia Network Technology
Game Technology
Computer Graphics, Imaging and Advanced Media Technology
Bioinformatics
Parallel & Distributed Computing
Computational Intelligence
Biometrics & Intelligent Security
Digital Signal Processing
Mobile Communications & Wireless Sensor Networks

www.ntu.edu.sg/sce/research-proposed projects.asp

Eligibility for PhD:
Top first class students in B.Tech/BE/ME/M.tech/MS (by research) in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply. PhD applicants must have obtained above 90% GATE score or a good GRE score (1180/1600 or better) in the last 2 years.

Presentation and Intervioew Sessions:

Presentations will be held on 25 & 26 March 2006 at 10am, 11 am and 12 noon at DRT Convention centre, GRT Grand Hotel, 120 Thyagaraja Road, Pondy Bazzar, T.Nagar, Chennai.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted in the afternoons of 25 and 26 March. Qualified candidates are encouraged to email their resume, stating undergraduate/graduate marks and GATE/GRE scores, to SCEPHD@ntu.edu.sg. Alternatively, bring resume to the venue for consideration.

Candidates interested in Master of Science (MSc) programmes by coursework in Bioinformatics, Embedded Systems, Digital Media Technology or Information Systems are also invited for a discussion.

(Note: No Scholarship for MSc programmes)

Please send in your application before March 22.

Address:
National Institute Of Technology
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue
Durgapur -- 713 209

Mahaveer Awards 2005-ScholarShips

3 awards in the field of Non-Violence And Vegetarianism, Education And Medicine, Community And Social Service and others.

Prof K Muniyappa
Coordinator DBT-PDF Programme
Department of Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore-560 012
Web site: www.sid.iisc.ernet.in

The scholarship includes:

12-month course at the National University of Singapore and The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA.

Six month internship in Singapore or India

Three year bond with DHL in Singapore.

Successful candidates will receive two degrees -- a Masters of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from NUS, and a Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering from GT.

Value of award:

Each scholarship is worth S $50,000 (Rs 13,60,000) and is co-funded by the Economic Development Board of Singapore.

The scholarship covers all tuition fees, as well as various allowances for the entire duration of the programme.

Eligiblility for Supply Chain Management Scholarship:

You must hold a bachelor's degree with honours.
You must have three to four years of relevant work experience in the field of logistics or a related area of work.

How to apply:

For the application form and further details, write to ScholarshipInfo@dhl.com.

Important date:

Please send in your completed application form along with the necessary documents before February 28.

Award Of DBT-Post Doctorial Fellowship In BioTechnology And Life Sciences
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology. The fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions / Universities including non-profit R&D institutions with in India. The fellowships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Eligibility:
The applicant should hold a Ph.D degree in Science, Engineering or M.D or M.S degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted the Ph.D/M.D/M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years, and 45 years in case of women candidates. Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Details of the Award:
The Postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, the fellowship may be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs. 11,000-12,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs.50, 000 per year, payable to the host Institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree, if selected, will be paid Rs.10, 000 per month till the award of the degree. The fellows would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to research fellowship/associateships. The fellowships normally are not availed at the same institution where candidates have earned their Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree. Candidates who are already in regular employment cannot avail the fellowship at their host restriction for them to receive the salary and other benefits while availing the fellowship in institutions other than their parent institutions.

Mode of Selection:
The candidates will be selected based on their C.V and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at the Indian Institution of Science, Bangalore, in May 2006, and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town. If the candidates accept the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University with in a month’s time.

Mode of Application
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 importants papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D/ M.D/M.S) one page synopsis of Ph.D/M.D/M.S thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic). The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research, which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the fellowship. They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the fellowship, he/her will complete the tenure of the fellowship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the fellowship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Applications should be addressed to
Prof. K. Muniyappa
Coordinator DBT-PDF Program,
Department of Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore-560012
The last date for the same is March 31,2006 and the envelop should be clearly marked as “DBT-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship”.
This instruction can be found at our website: www.sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.html

Scholarships For PG Medical Studies

What: The Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh invites applications for scholarships for post-graduate studies in medical or related fields.

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the awards of biotechnology overseas associating(2005-2006) for conducting advanced research or undergoing specialised research training in overseas research institutions/ laboratories in the priority areas of biotechnology such as

Basic research in new biology and biotechnology including: Geonomics, proteomics, stem cell research, bioinformatics and basic biological phenomena with potential application
Agriculture and plant biotechnology
Environmental biotechnology, molecular tools
Medical iotechnology
Bioprocess, product development and bioinstrumentation
Animal biotechnology
Aquaculture & marine biotechnology.

Basic qualifications required:
Applicant should possess a Ph.D/ M.D degree in the area related to biotechnology, life science with a good record of research contribution in his/her field of research. The should hold regular/permanent positions in the government recognized research and academic institutions/ universities and should be actively engaged in biotechnology R&D work.Applications from persons working on temporary positions such as rsearch fellows or associates etc, will not be considered.

Details of the awards:

Two categories of associateships, namely, long-term and short-term associateships are awarded.

The long term associateship is awarded for a period of one year only and it is not extendable. The short term associateship is normally awarded for 3 months. However, the short term assicateship may be awarded for a maxmium period up to six months in cases where a longer duration is necessary and justified.
The long term associates are entitled to (a) monthly associateship@ US $ 2000or its equalent in the country of study (b) preporatory allowance of Rs.12000 (one time grant) (c) cost of air passages in economy class by air India for joining the overseas laboratory and back.
The short term associates are entitled to (a) monthly assocciateship @ US $ 2400 or its equivalent in the country of study (b) preporatory allowance of Rs.10000(one time grant) (c) cost of air passages for joining the overseas laboratory and back.
The selected canditates may receive the payment of salary and continuance of other service benefits by the institutions to which they belong. However, no liability on any of this account will be bome by DBT.
selected candidates shall be required to execute a service bond to serve in India after their return to India for a period of to 3 years depending upon the Duration/ catering of associateship awarded.

Candidates should submit their application (only one copy) typed on plain paper complete with enclosures in the format given below through proper channel to The international collaboration division(attention: Dr.shailja Vaidya Gupta, Principal scientific officer), department of biotechnology, block-2, 6th floor, CGO complex, Lodi road, New Delhi-110003 on or before 15th march, 2006.

Age limit:

(a) long term associateship : not exceeding 40 years.
(b) Short term associateship: not exceeding 50 years.
Candidates should have crossed the above prescribed age limit as on the last date for receipt of application. The above prescribed age limits will not be relaxed.

Application Programme for the Biotechnology Overseas Associateship: 2005-2006

1. Category of the Associateship applied for ( Long- term and Short-term)
2. In the case of Short-term Associateship only a) Duration of the Associateship applied for
3. Applicant's Name (in full) , Designation and Institutional Address
4. Father's/Husband's name (in full)
5. Date and Place of birth and Age ( As on Date of receipt of application)
6. Academic qualifications (Degree onwards with Year, Name of the Institution, Subjects of Specialization and Distinctions, if any)
7. Details of the Nature and Duration of the present and past employment.
8. Particulars of current research work (not exceeding one page)
9. Research Publications in indexed. Journals during the last five years (enclose a list, exclude presentations in 10. Seminars/ Symposia; attach reprints of 3 Research Papers which you consider the best)
11. Details of the proposed subject of the Research/Training and its relevant to the priority areas identified by 12. DBT and Plans and Programmes of the parent Institute. The proposal should be comprehensive. The objectives should be clearly stated and it should not exceed 2 Pages.
13. Proposed Overseas host Institution for availing the Associateship ( not more than three Institutions should be mentioned; indicate whether the consent of host Institution has been obtained and if yes, enclose a copy)
14. Details of the Overseas Visits ( mention the country (ies), Visited, Purpose, Year and the Duration with dates);
15. Have you been previously selected for Associateship Award ( National/ Overseas) of DBT? If so give attach a brief account of the Research conducted along with the comments of the supervisor;
16. Particulars of R&D Projects sanctioned by DBT (only ongoing), if any;
17. Priority area of the proposed Research/Training.

Place Date
Signature of the Candidate
Statement from the present Employer.
Dr. If selected for the Award of the Associateship, as per the terms and conditions of the Award, shall be granted deputation leave for availing the Associateship. It is also stated that, he/she is a Regular/Permanent Employee of this Institutions/University.

Signature & Seal of the Institution
Place & Date

Note:
the candidates should correspond themselves with their proposed host institution abroad for placement.
Applications forwarded by the Head of the Institution/Organization shall only be considered for selection for the Associate ship. The applications are, therefore, advised to ensure that their applications through proper channel reach the Department of Biotechnology on or before the closing date.
All the Applicants will be informed about the result of selection in due course and therefore, no interim queries in this regard will be entertained.

Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology

The CBSE has started two Merit Scholarship from the year 2005. The Board, through this notice, once again intends to apprise all the eligible students that:

Single Girl Child:
All the girl students, who are the only child of the parents, may submit their "Letter of Acceptance" in prescribed proforma if they fulfill any of the following conditions:

Secured a minimum of 60% marks Class XII Examinations 2005 conducted by CBSE and pursuing non-medical / non-engineering under graduate course in a Central University or a State University or any University recognized by the UGC.
Secured rank up to 2933(in AIPMT 2005 conducted by the CBSE) and pursuing medical course in the Institutes participating in AIPMT or in the Central Govt. controller or aided institution.
Secured rank up to 33447 (All India Rank in AIEE 2005 conducted by the CBSE) and pursuing engineering course in the Institutes participating in AIEEE or in the Central Govt. controlled or aided institution.
In addition to the above, offer letters were sent by the Board to other eligible students and the last date for submission of requisite "Letter of Acceptance" was 30 November 2005. The roll numbers of such students are displayed on the Board's web site www.cbse.nic.in. However, those students who could not submit their acceptance can submit their duly filled in "Letter of Acceptance" by 7 January 2006. This is the last and final chance for all such eligible students for consideration of the scholarship.

The roll numbers of the students, whose forms have been received, available on the web site and such students should not re-submit the forms.

The proforma for "Letter of Acceptance" and other details are available on the website. The duly completed proforma along with requisite information and the affidavit (in case of single girl child only) must reach the Board's office by 7 January 2006. The students can also e-mail at: cbsemss@rediffmail.com or fax at 011-22515826 for any clarification.

Eligibility for Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship:

Age limit: 30 years
Students wanting to pursue post-graduate studies at prestigious institutes in India and abroad.
The scholarship extends itself to the following subjects:
Pure sciences
Applied Sciences
Engineering
Information Technology
Business Administration.

Students with an excellent background in academics and other co-curricular activities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Students under 30 may apply for this scholarship by picking up an application form from the office of trust on payment of Rs. 300 for applications from Mumbai and 330 for outstation applications by cash/demand draft/money order. No cheques will be accepted. Application forms, complete in all respects, should reach the office of the trust latest by 21st February 2006. The trust will not be responsible for postal or other delays.

Amount of scholarship: This is a loan scholarship where 50% of the total tuition fee up to a maximum of Rs.10 lac will be allocated per scholar.

For Further information contact: The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation,
46 Maker Chamber III, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021.
Tel: +91 (22) 22824589/22824705.
website:www.nsscholarship.net
Narotam Sekhsaria
scholarship programme
An initiative of the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation.

The maximum amount of Scholarship payable to any scholar shall not exceed Rs.95000/-. Applicants for these scholarships are required to satisfy the following conditions:

1. They must possess a FIRST CLASS degree or an equivalent diploma from a recognized Indian university.
2. They must have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from September 2006 but not later than February 2007.

Candidates studying in the Final Year of Degree or Diploma courses are also eligible to apply provided they produce their Final year Certificate before the end of June 2006.

Government and Quasi-Government Officers with a credible academic record, going abroad for specialised qualifications are also eligible to apply.

Preliminary applications should be forwarded to the Executive Secretary, K.C.Mahindra Education Trust , Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Near Regal Cinema, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Mumbai-400001, along with a 25cm*18cm self addressed envelope affiliated with Rs.10 postage stamps. Applications should reach not later than 28th February 2006. The prescribed application forms will be sent only to those candidates who are considered to have the requisite qualifications as stated above.

The applicants must send the duly filled in application forms along with necessary enclosures to the Trust Office before 31st March 2006.

The final interview of the candidates will take place in the month of July, 2006. Interview date will be initiated to the selected candidates during the 3rd week of May, 2006

Roehampton University, London (formerly University of Surrey, Roehampton) has announced Scholarships to Teacher Educators to study a Master’s Degree Programme (MA) in “Special Education Needs”. This MA is offered by a consortium of Universities and includes: 1) Roehampton University, London, United Kingdom, 2) Fontys University of Professional Education, Tilburg, The Netherlands and, 3) Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.The students will study at a minimum of 2 of these locations.

The European Commission is funding these scholarships (5 Indian students) worth EURO 24,000, approximately USD 30.000 for 1 year study and 4 scholar/academic scholarships worth EURO 13,000, approximately USD 16,000 for 3 months.

Students need to have a first degree either in an Education field or be able to demonstrate in their professional work why they would benefit from this MA programme. They must also have achieved the required English language level by 31st December 2005.

Further information and applications are available on our website at

www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/erasmusmundus

The deadline for submission of application is 31 December 2005.

The contact person to whom applications are to be sent is:

Hilary Jones
European and International Bids Coordinator
Roehampton University
Downshire House
Roehampton Lane
London

E-mail: hilary.jones@roehampton.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)20 8392 3453
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8392 3550

As part of its efforts to promote Malaysia as a regional education hub, the Government will launch a programme to sponsor the crème de la crème of foreign students to do their bachelor’s degrees here.

Under the programme, 15 students from countries in the southern hemisphere will be given the opportunity to pursue degrees at some of the country’s top private institutions of higher learning.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shafie Salleh said their allowance and tuition fees would be fully borne by the Government for the entire duration of their degree.

The ministry is working out the details of the programme, which the Cabinet approved two weeks ago.

Shafie said it would likely start next year.
"We want these students to become ambassadors of Malaysia when they complete their degrees and return home.

"They will come here and study in some of the best private institutions we have to offer.

"At the same time, it would strengthen relationships between Malaysia and other countries," Shafie said at the International University College of Technology’s convocation ceremony here.

Details on the programme were still being worked out.

On another matter, Shafie said the ministry was working with the Immigration Department to extend the visas of foreign lecturers from six months to two years.

This was part of the Government’s efforts to attract more lecturers to teach here and improve the quality of education in tertiary institutions.

He also said the Home Affairs Ministry had agreed to develop identification cards for foreign students.

A Means To Excellence

Applications are invited from outstanding graduates and post graduates of Indian Universities for scholarships in India and Overseas for a course of study leading up to a degree atonly the top ranked universities - institutes - centres in their chosed areas of specialization.

There are no restrictions on the choice of subjects. However, the scholarships will be given as an encouragement to academic and research work leading up to a degree through taught programmes that contribute positively towards building a learning and knowledge society.

Candidates must hold a first class degree at the undegraduate or/ and postgraduate levels and must have submitted their applications to the universities of their choice at the time of applying to The Paul Foundation. Candidates in their final year with exceptional results may also apply. Candidates must be below 30 years of age on November 1, 2005 and in full or part to cover academic, living and travel expenses for a maximum of two years. Application form will be available in our office from 21st November. It will be also available on our website www.thepaulfoundation.org

For queries you may contact our office, Tuesday: 11 am to 1 pm and Thursday: 2 pm to 4 pm.

Completed applications must reach the above address Not Later Than February 15, 2006.

For details log on to www.thepaulfoundation.org or write to/ visit us at:

The Paul Foundation
15 Park Street, Kolkata - 700 016
Phone: 033 2229 5455 - 8

(MHRD/University Grants Commission)

The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced Post-Graduate Merit Scholarships for University rank holders (in General and Honours Courses at Undergraduate levels) with the objective of attracting talents for pursuing post-graduate studies in basic subjects.

Applications were invited through advertisement in National Dailies on 18th October, 2005, University News, and through individual letters to all Vice-Chancellors/Heads of Higher Education Institutions. The Expert Committee scrutinized the applications and recommended the names for the award of the scholarship.

The list of awardes is available on UGC Website www.ugc.ac.in

The awardees are invited to attend the Award Ceremony to be held at Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi-110001 on 19th November, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Hon ble Minister for HRD Shri Arjun Singh will be the Chief Guest for the function and has agreed to distribute the awards.

Single sleeper 2nd class to and fro rail fare will be reimbursed by the UGC which may be claimed through the University/College where the awardee has taken admission in PG Course. The University/College/Institution may claim reimbursement of TA from the UGC at the time of sending the joining report.

For any further query awardees may contact:
Dr. A.K. Parate, Joint Secretary UGC,
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 001
(Phone No.011-23236347)

or

Dr. Surender Singh, Education Officer,
Chairman's Office, UGC
(Ph. 23235739.)

(MHRD-University Grants Commission)

The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child with the purpose of supporting higher education through scholarship to such girls who happen to be the only child in their families and also to provide incentive for the parents to observe small family norm.

Applications were invited through advertisement in National Dailies on 18th October, 2005, University News, and through individual letters to all Vice-Chancellors/Heads of Higher Education Institutions. In all 1514 applications were received, out of which 1047 have been awarded the Scholarship. Remaining applications are pending with the UGC for want of certain supporting information/documents.

The list of awardees is available on UGC Website www.ugc.ac.in

The awardees are invited to attend the Award Ceremony to be held at Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi-110001 on 19th November, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Hon ble Minister for HRD Shri Arjun Singh will be the Chief Guest for the function and has agreed to distribute the awards.

Single sleeper 2nd class to and fro rail fare will be reimbursed by the UGC which may be claimed through the University/College where the awardee has taken admission in PG Course. The University/College/Institution may claim reimbursement of TA from the UGC at the time of sending the joining report.

For any further query awardees may contact:
Dr. A.K. Parate,
Joint Secretary UGC,
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
Phone No.011-23236347

or

Dr. Surender Singh,
Education Officer,
Chairman's Office, UGC
Ph. 23235739,
email. ssinghugc@hotmail.com.

On the occasion of Children’s Day on 14th November, 2005, the Ministry of Human Resource Development announces ‘Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Artistic and Innovative Excellence’ and ‘Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Sports Talent’.

The details of these two scholarships are as below:

Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Artistic and Innovative Excellence

The National Bal Bhawan has instituted a system of honouring talented children in different age groups through the Bal Shree Schemes. The Bal Shree programme recognizes talent in the areas of Creative Performance, Creative Arts, Creative Scientific Innovations and Creative Writings.

The National Bal Bhawan makes a selection of creative children through activities conducted at Local level by organizing two-day camps in which eight children (2 in each stream) are identified at local level; Zonal level by organizing three-day camps in which local experts, specialists from North, East, West, Central, South-I and South-II participate for selection of children; and National level by organizing four-day camps from six zones in the country.

A panel of experts and resource persons representing the four streams are identified to observe and assess the creativity of children. On an average 150 children participate in the National level camp.

Under the new scheme of Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Artistic & Innovative Excellence, the National Council for Educational Research and Training will provide scholarships of Rs.500/- per month to all children above 14 years who have been selected for participation in the National Camps of the National Bal Bhawan under its Bal Shree Programme.

These children will be provided the scholarships for four years of studies during class IX to XII For creative children in age group 9-14 selected for participation in National Camps, a one-time incentive of Rs. 5000/- will be provided by the National Bal Bhawan.

On the occasion of Children’s Day on 14th November, 2005, the Ministry of Human Resource Development announces ‘Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Artistic and Innovative Excellence’ and ‘Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Sports Talent’.

The details of the scholarships is below:s
Chacha Nehru Scholarship for Sports Talent

The objective of Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Sports Talent will be to identify extraordinary talent among the students in sports and games.

The scheme will be administered by Central Board of Secondary Education. The students studying in class VIII onwards will be in the eligible zone for consideration of their talent and the scholarship would be awarded to them from the commencement of class IX for a period of 4 years subject to fulfillment of other conditions.

However, if under age category 16, some students are selected for their extraordinary performance in sports, they will be given scholarship for remaining period of their duration till the completion of class XII studies.

Scholarships of Rs.500 per month would be awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education in 14 disciplines in which CBSE organizes Inter School Sports and Games Competitions under various age groups. Talented children will be identified at the CBSE National level Competitions.

In individual sports like Athletics, Badminton, Chess etc., all the individual Champions would be eligible for Scholarships while in sports like Football, Basketball, Hockey etc., talent will be identified by a Core Committee of experienced sports persons. There will be 200 scholarships under this Scheme.

The British Chevening India programme is open to Indian nationals with a valid Indian passport. The age criteria for most programmes is 25 to 35 years as on 30 November 2005 with a few exceptional programmes where upper age limit is up to 40 years.

The scholarships are available to pursue further studies/professional development under the following schemes:

(1) ONE-YEAR MASTERS PROGRAMME at any UK university for scholarships in the fields of sustainable development, economic governance, finance, public administration and science.

(2) SHORT-TERM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME - for young, high-flying and dynamic working men and women from among corporate managers and executives, print and broadcast journalists, environmental managers. These are tailor-made courses of up to three months duration at prestigious higher education institutions and appropriate attachments with relevant top industry houses in the UK.

Details of all courses, eligibility criteria, selection process and application forms can be downloaded from the website

www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships.

It can also be obtained from the British Libraries in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram and also from the British Council office in Chennai. Addresses of all the British Libraries and British Council offices are also available on our website.

Shri Brihad Bharatiya Samaj invites applications in the prescribed forms for scholarships for the Academic year 2005 - 06 from Indian students and overseas students of Indian origin, undergoing full - time Degree courses in Indian Universities and IIT's in Medicine (MBBS, BDS, Ayurved and Homeopathy), Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nursing, Education and Post - Graduate Courses in these facilities. First year students with a minimum of 70% marks and others with minimum 60% marks in their last University examination and female students studying in First Year and above for Nursing and Education with a minimum of 45% marks are eligible. Guardian's total annual income should not exceed Rs.60,000/-. About 200 students will be selected for the award of scholarships on the basis of merit. Students in receipt of scholarships from the Central and / or the State Government or from their University / Colleges / Institutions will not be eligible.

Application Forms and Copies of Rules will be available from the office of the Samaj at NK Mehta International House, 178, Backbay Reclamation, Babubhai M. Chinai Marg, (Behind LIC 'Yogakshema') Mumbai - 400 020 and may also be obtained by sending a self - addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) large - sized envelope to the Samaj office. The last date for returning the duly filled - in application forms to the Samaj Office is 15th October, 2005.

S.R. Halbe
Hon. Secretary
Shri Brihad Bharatiya Samaj

The 2006 National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Foundation Scholarship Program is officially underway to award seven $2,500 scholarships for the 2006/2007 school year, NAMA President and CEO Richard Geerdes announced today. “Our Scholarship Program is growing thanks to the generosity of our members, and NAMA is very proud to be able to offer the gift of education to deserving students,” Geerdes said in a prepared statement.

The program is open to all undergraduate students who are a son/daughter/legal dependent of an employee of a NAMA member company and must be sponsored by that company, said LyNae Schleyer, NAMA director of education and meeting services.

Students must be a graduating high school senior or student enrolled full-time in a college undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. They also must maintain and verify a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Applicants may reapply each year for as long as they are eligible, but they may only receive one scholarship award.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2006. The scholarships will be announced at NAMA’s Spring Expo which will be held March 23 and 24, 2006, in Las Vegas. Application and complete details are available at NAMA.

You've always believed you have it in you. Well, here's your chance to prove it. Welingkar announces Protsahan - Scholarships for bright minds. A scholarship designed to reward the crème de la crème of management minds from all over the country. It is available to students applying for our Post Graduate Program in e-Business (PGPe-B), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management-Retail (PGDBM), Post Graduate program in e-Business (PGPe-B), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management-Ratail (PGDBM-Retail) and post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA). The scholarship selects the best minds through Welingkar's rigorous selection process (entrance test -CAT Nov. 2005, group discussion, personal interview, psychometric test); and then rewards the top five students with a fully paid sponsorship for the entire duration of the program -in other words, a 100% fuition waiver. The next five students in the list will be awarded free laptops from Welingkar. What's more the next five students will have their foreign internships sponsored. So, go on and apply. It's your chance to prove yourself.

Last date for sale of forms is 24th Dec., 2005 and for
submission of duly filled forms is 31st Dec., 2005.

To know more visit, www.welingkar.org

The best things in life are free
They also come to the best.

In association with Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, THE HINDU invites applications for Scholarship for technical training in JAPAN. The number of Scholarships will be three. The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. Candidates who must be Indian Citizens, schould not have completed 30 years of age on 31.03.2006 and should be in possession of the minimum Degree of B.E., or B.Sc.,(Engg.) or its equivalent from any recognised university. Candidates who have already had practical experience in the branches for which training is proposed to be given, will be given preference. Candidates with at least one year's professional experience need apply. Those who were interviewed with previous years for the Scholarships need not apply again.

2.The Scholarships are tenable in Japan for principally six months commencing about July 2006. Trainees may have general training in one of the following product fields of Hitachi Ltd., (Hitachi) for Example(1) Information & Telecommunication System (2) Power & Industrial System (3) Digital Media, being subject to the convenience of each of Hitachi's establishments.

3. Trainees shall be, during their training, under the supervision and direction of Hitachi, which has full discretion on scope,mode,duration and place of establishment of their training. Training will not be available in the R&D activities of Hitachi. They will be subject to the rules and regulations and the discipline of the establishment to which they are posted.

4. Selected trainees will be provided with return Economy Class air passage. Arrangements will also be made for free Boarding and Lodging for trainees in Japan, and to defray all expenses for traveling in Japan which may be considered necessary for their training. In addition, each trainee will be paid a monthly fixed allowance to cover his personal expenses.

5. Parents or guardians of selected candidates shall guarantee their good conduct and shall undertake to pay for their repatriation should their conduct be found unsatisfactory by Hitachi Ltd., or any, public authority in Japan or in case the selected candidates desire to discontinue their studies in Japan for any reason whatsover during the period of their scholarships.

6. Applications should be made in duplicate in the forms available on payments of Rs.5/- from THE HINDU, 859 & 560 Anna Salai , Chennai - 600 002, or the Branch offices of THE HINDU.THE HINDU210 , Ansal BhavanII Floor, 16 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001. THE HINDU,Kasturi Building, Jamshedji Tata Road, Mumbai - 400 020. THE HINDU,19 & 21 Bhagwan Mahaveer Road,Infantry Road, Bangalore - 560 001. THE HINDU,336/1,336/2 Jeppu,Mangalore -575 001. THE HINDU,11, Government Place East,Kolkata - 700 069. THE HINDU,No.19, & 20 A.T.T. Colony,L.I.C.Road ,Coimbatore - 641 018. THE HINDU,Chennai Bye-pass Road.(NH45),Senthaneerpuram,Tiruchirapalli - 620 004. THE HINDU,147/2A Eighty Feet Road,K.K.Nagar,Madurai - 625020. THE HINDU,6-3-879 & 79 B,Begumpet Public Road,Hyderabad-500 016. THE HINDU,50-19-9, T.P.t Colony,Seethammadhara,Visakhapatanam - 530 013. THE HINDU,55-1-4,100 Feet Road,Industrial Estate,Auto Nagar,Vijayawada - 520 007. THE HINDU,NH Bye Pass Road,Vytilla Junction,Post Box No.1971,Kochi - 682 019. THE HINDU,T.C.No.36/1946(1), Airport Road,Vallakkadavu,Thiruvananthapuram - 695 008. THE HINDU,135, I Floor ,Mission Street,Pondicherry - 605001.

7. Completed forms should reach THE HINDU, 859 & 860 Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002, Superscribed " THE HINDU - HITACHI TRAINING SCHEME," before 17th December, 2005.

The central Board of Secondary education (C.B.S.E.) an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource development, Govt. of. India, has started two new merit based scholarships for the students who are appearing in the merit lists of the Professionals Examinational Examination and Class - XII Public Examination conducted by the board. The objective is to provide financial support to such meritorious students to achieve excellence. This will enable the youth to purse the courses of their choice and help in intellectual and human resource development of the country.

The salient features of the scholarships are:

CBSE Merit Scholarships Scheme for Professional Studies (Medical & Engineering)

Total number: 500 per annum and 2000 per annum after four years.

Value: Rs.1000/- per month.

Duration:
Four years subject to renewal on year - to - year basis.

Eligibility:
The candidates must be pursuing the professional course in medicine/ engineering in Central/ State Govt. controlled or aided institute/ college.

Selection Criteria:
Self selective on the basis of merit lost of AIPMT and AIEEE conducted by the CBSE.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate Studies

Total number:
550 per annum and 1650 per annum after three years.

Value:
Rs.500/- per month

Duration:
Three years subject to renewal on year - to - year basis.

Eligibility:
The candidate must be pursuing the professional course in medicine/ engineering in Central/ State Govt. controlled or aided Institute/ College.

Selection Criteria:
Self selective on the basis of merit lost of AIPMT and AIEEE conducted by the CBSE.

Intimation to the candidates:

For the current year (2005) offer letters dispatched. Details are also available on the Board's website www.cbse.nic.in

Provision for single Girl Child:

A minimum of 5% of the total number of scholarships available to such girl candidates, who are the single child of the parents and are also appearing in the merit list of AIPMT/ AIEEE 2005 (for professional Scholarship) conducted by the CBSE.

Release of Scholarship:

The candidates, including eligible Single Girl Child, to submit their "offer of Acceptance" in the prescribed proforma (also downloaded from the website). The annual amount of the Scholarship to be released in one installment directly to the Scholar's saving Bank account once the requisite documents are received and verified by the Board.

The complete details of the Scholarships are also available on the website. The candidates must ensure that the "Offers of Acceptance" dually filled in along with the requisite information and superscribing on the envelope "CBSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME" reach the Office of the Secretary, CBSE. Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110092 latest by November 30, 2005. offers received in the Boards office within the time frame and complete in all respect will only be considered for award of the scholarship. Mere submission of requisite information will not entitle for the award of the scholarship. The decision of the Board in this regard shall be final.

In case of any clarification, the candidates can contact at 011 - 22542693 or email at cbsemss@rediffmail.com

Post - Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank Holders at Undergraduate Level at Undergraduate Level

The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced the Post - Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University rank holders (in General and Honours Courses at Undergraduate levels) with the objective of attracting talents for pursuing post - graduate studies in basic subjects. The selection will be purely on merit basis. The awardees under this scheme can pursue their Post - Graduate programme in any area of specialization as also in any institution of higher learning in the country.

Subjects identified for the award of Scholarships:

B.Sc.(General), B.A. (General), B.Com. (General), B.Sc. (Botany) (Hons), B.Sc. (Chemistry) (Hons), B.Sc. (Mathematics) (Hons), B.Sc. (Physics) (Hons.), B.Sc. (Statistics) (Hons), B.Sc. (Zoology) (Hons.), B.A. (Economics) (Hons), B.A. (English) (Hons), B.A.(Geography) (Hons), B.A. (Hindi) (Hons.), B.A.(Histry) (Hons.), B.A. (Philosophy) (Hons.), B.A. (Political Science) (Hons.), B.A. (Psychology) (Hons.), B.A. (Sanskrit) (Hons.), B.A. (Sociology) (Hons.), B.A. (Urdu) (Hons.), B.Com., (Hons.)

Eligibility:

While in General Courses the First & Second Rank holders admitted in any Post - Graduates Programme would be awarded the scholarship, in Honours Courses the scholarship would be awarded only to the First Rank Holder. These awardees will have to submit the proofs of their merit position at undergraduate level as well as their admissions in Post - Graduate Programmes. The scholarship would, however, be subject to securing a minimum of sixty percent marks at undergraduate level.

Duration of Scholarships: 2 years

Number of Scholarships per year:
General Course: 1,800
Honours Course: 575
Total: 2,375

Rate of Scholarship: Rs.2,000/- p.m.

Other Conditions:

A student who is awarded the Post - Graduate Scholarship will not be debarred from accepting any other Scholarship.

Students desirous of leaving the studies mid - way without completing the PG degree will have to take prior approval from the UGC by submitting an application along with justification through the concerned university.

The university/ college institution will have to submit a certificate of completion of the PG course in respect of each student availing this scholarship.

Procedure for application:

Eligible students who are pursuing postgraduate 1st year course in any of the above mentioned fields in the current year, i.e., 2005 - 2006 may submit their application for the above scholarship giving full details like name, father's name, date of birth, permanent and postal address, name of the undergraduate course, percentage of marks obtained along with merit certificate, postgraduate course being pursued etc. (with all relevant attested copies of documents), may be submitted to Head, UGC - Selections and Awards Bureau, Delhi University South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi - 110021 within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

Head
UGC - S & A Bureau

Post - Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank Holders at Undergraduate Level at Undergraduate Level

The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced the Post - Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University rank holders (in General and Honours Courses at Undergraduate levels) with the objective of attracting talents for pursuing post - graduate studies in basic subjects. The selection will be purely on merit basis. The awardees under this scheme can pursue their Post - Graduate programme in any area of specialization as also in any institution of higher learning in the country.

Subjects identified for the award of Scholarships:

B.Sc.(General), B.A. (General), B.Com. (General), B.Sc. (Botany) (Hons), B.Sc. (Chemistry) (Hons), B.Sc. (Mathematics) (Hons), B.Sc. (Physics) (Hons.), B.Sc. (Statistics) (Hons), B.Sc. (Zoology) (Hons.), B.A. (Economics) (Hons), B.A. (English) (Hons), B.A.(Geography) (Hons), B.A. (Hindi) (Hons.), B.A.(Histry) (Hons.), B.A. (Philosophy) (Hons.), B.A. (Political Science) (Hons.), B.A. (Psychology) (Hons.), B.A. (Sanskrit) (Hons.), B.A. (Sociology) (Hons.), B.A. (Urdu) (Hons.), B.Com., (Hons.)

Eligibility:

While in General Courses the First & Second Rank holders admitted in any Post - Graduates Programme would be awarded the scholarship, in Honours Courses the scholarship would be awarded only to the First Rank Holder. These awardees will have to submit the proofs of their merit position at undergraduate level as well as their admissions in Post - Graduate Programmes. The scholarship would, however, be subject to securing a minimum of sixty percent marks at undergraduate level.

Duration of Scholarships: 2 years

Number of Scholarships per year:
General Course: 1,800
Honours Course: 575
Total: 2,375

Rate of Scholarship: Rs.2,000/- p.m.

Other Conditions:

A student who is awarded the Post - Graduate Scholarship will not be debarred from accepting any other Scholarship.

Students desirous of leaving the studies mid - way without completing the PG degree will have to take prior approval from the UGC by submitting an application along with justification through the concerned university.

The university/ college institution will have to submit a certificate of completion of the PG course in respect of each student availing this scholarship.

Procedure for application:

Eligible students who are pursuing postgraduate 1st year course in any of the above mentioned fields in the current year, i.e., 2005 - 2006 may submit their application for the above scholarship giving full details like name, father's name, date of birth, permanent and postal address, name of the undergraduate course, percentage of marks obtained along with merit certificate, postgraduate course being pursued etc. (with all relevant attested copies of documents), may be submitted to Head, UGC - Selections and Awards Bureau, Delhi University South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi - 110021 within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

Head
UGC - S & A Bureau

POST GRADUATE INDIRA GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SINGLE GIRL CHILD

The University Grants Commission, based on the recent initiative of MHRD, has introduced a Post - Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child with the purpose of supporting higher education through scholarship to such girls who happen to be the only child in their families and also to provide incentive for the parents to observe small family norm.

Eligibility:

Any single girl child of her parents will be eligible under the scheme. The scheme is applicable to such a single girl child who has taken admission in Master's degree programmes in any recognized university or a Post Graduate College.

Duration of Scholarships: 2 years
Number of Scholarships per year: 1200

Rate of Scholarship: Rs.2000/- P.M. Besides, no tuition fees will be charged from such girls should they decide to pursue their Master's degree in universities & colleges covered under 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act.

Other Conditions:

A student who is awarded the Post - Graduate scholarship will not be debarred from accepting any other scholarship.

A student desirous of leaving the studies mid - way without completing the PG degree will have to take prior approval from the UGC by submitting an application along with justification through the concerned university any student who discontinuous the studies without prior approval of the UGC will have to refund the whole amount and the concerned institution will be responsible for this.

The university/ college institution has to submit a certificate of completion of the PG course in respect of each student availing this scholarship.

Documents to be submitted at the time of applying:
(a) Proof of admission to master's degree course in recognized Indian University (b) An affidavit from the parents/ girl child duly attested by the First class Magistrate/ Gazetted officer mentioned that she is the only child in the family.

Procedure for application:

Eligible students who are pursuing postgraduate 1st year course in the current year, i.e., 2005 - 2006 may submit their application for the above scholarship giving full details like name, father's name, date of birth, permanent and postal address, name of the undergraduate course, percentage of marks obtained, postgraduate course being pursued etc. (with relevant attested copies of documents) may be submitted to Head, UGC - Selections and Awards Bureau, Delhi University South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi - 110021 within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.

Head
UGC - S & A Bureau