The VTU e-Learning Centre was established
in August 2003 at the SJCE Campus in Mysore with the main aim of
facilitating distance education and training to the students and
faculty of VTU through satellite and web.
Application for overseas scholarships can also be submitted
on-line now with reference to specific scholarship
announcements at page " Scholarship
Announcements"
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department
of Education administers only those scholarships/fellowships
which are being offered by the foreign countries under Cultural
Exchange Programmes and other Programmes. The subject fields
are generally chosen for those subject fields, facilities
for which are available in the donor country and also keeping
in view the national needs.
2. On receipt of the offer
of scholarships/fellowships from the donor country, the same
is advertised in Employment news/Rozgar Samachar, other leading
newspapers and through circulars to States/UTs, Universities
etc. giving all the details regarding amount of scholarship,
age limit, educational qualification, experience etc. Application
format is also published in the advertisement. No application
form is supplied by the Ministry. The advertisements are published
at different times for different schemes according to the
time notified by the donor countries. However, tentative months,
during which advertisements were published on the basis of
offers received form foreign countries on the previous occasions
are indicated for convenience. Future dates will depend on
offers when received. These advertisements are published by
the D.A.V.P. and desiring candidates should submit their applications
by the last date indicated in the advertisement. No application
is considered which is received after the due date. Offers
are open to both employed and unemployed candidates. Employed
candidates are required to submit their applications through
their Employers with 'No Objection Certificate.' However,
advance applications are also considered provided the `NOCs'
are submitted to the Ministry in due course.
3.
The scholarships/fellowships are awarded on merit on all India
basis. The selection is made through a Selection Committee
constituted of subject experts. Most of the scholarships are
for doctoral and post-doctoral studies. Scholarships are also
available at post-graduate level for language study, Fine
Arts and some other subjects as being notified in each advertisement.
All the details regarding scholarships would be available
in the advertisement and the advertisement should be read
carefully before submitting the application to this Ministry.
Incomplete applications and applications for subjects other
than what has been notified, are not considered. The decision
of the Selection Committee on selection of candidates, is
final. However, decision regarding award of scholarships rests
finally with the donor countries. No scholarship is available
to study at under-graduate level except language study.
4.
Applications of candidates who are residing abroad, are not
considered. Candidates who have been abroad for study/specialisation/training
either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding
six months are eligible to apply only if they have been in
India for at least two years after their return from abroad
on a specified date.
5.
Candidates should have adequate knowledge about India and
the country for which application for scholarship is being
submitted.
The Scheme for award
of National Scholarships on merit was introduced in 1961-62
for Post-Matric Studies so that no brilliant student is prevented
on ground of poverty from pursuing an academic career. The
scholarships are allotted among the various States and Union
Territory on the basis of population. The Registrars of Universities/Secretaries
of Education Boards furnish data in regard to the number of
students appeared and passed in various examinations in prescribed
proforma by the end of September each year.
Courses
and amount of scholarships
The courses for scholarships
as also the rates of scholarships for different courses are
as under:-
S.No.
Name
of Course
Day
Scholars
Rs. p.m.
Hostellers
Rs. p.m.
i)
Pre-University
course & IA/I/Sc/Ist Year of 3 years B.A. /B.Sc/B.Com.
etc. course
60
100
ii)
B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/B.Archeology etc.(2nd and 3rd year) courses.
90
140
iii)
B.E./B.Tech/MBBs/L.L.B/B.Ed/Diploma professional and Engineering
studies.
120
300
iv)
Degree
in Homeopathic course
120
300
v)
B.D.S.Course
120
300
vi)
M.A./M.Sc/LL.M/M..Ed/MBA
120
300
vii)
Post-Graduate
Diploma in Tourism
120
300
viii)
Diploma
in Hotel Management course/Diploma in Homeopathy
120
120
ix)
Master
of Labour Welfare
120
300
x)
Master
of Social Welfare
120
300
xi)
Post-Graduate
Diploma in Banking
120
300
xii)
Master
of Computer Application course
120
300
xiii)
Post-Graduate
Diploma in journalism
120
300
xiv)
Post-
Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
120
300
xv)
Post-Graduate
Diploma in Computer Management.
120
300
xvi)
Post-
Graduate Programme in Management
120
300
xvii)
Master
in personal Management and Industrial relations
120
120
xviii)
Post-Graduate
course in Automobile Engineering
120
300
Eligibility
Indian nationals who
have secured 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination
and passed in the same year of award of scholarship are eligible
for award. Persons in full time employment or in receipt of
any other scholarship/stipend or studying on part-time basis/privately
are not eligible.
Scholarships for Post-Graduate
studies are sanctioned without consideration of the income
of the parents of the candidates. In case of under-graduate/diploma
courses the scholarship is offered to those candidates whose
parents income is not more than 25,000 per annum. Tenability:
A Scholarship under the scheme is tenable from the year it
is made. The Scholarship is tenable for the next course of
study and not for any equivalent course. In the case of engineering/medicine
studies, the scholarship is tenable for the first degree.
Award is not given/renewed for Ph.D./Research studies.
Selection Procedure
Eligible scholars are selected
strictly in order of merit by the examining bodies after the
result of the examinations are announced by the Board/University
i.e. the qualifying examination, starting from the top of the
merit list of each examination for which the quota of scholarship
has been allocated. The Board/Universities send copies of the
list of provisionally selected candidates to the State Governments/Union
Territories within 10 weeks from the date of declaration of
the result. The Selected scholar present the Entitlement Card,
the completed ` Statement of Particulars' and Income Affidavit
Forms duly filled in to the Head of the Institution joined by
him. The Director of Collegiate Education/Higher Education/Public
Instruction/Education of the State/Union Territory Administration,
as the case may be, who are administering the awards in question
and who make the final selection on receipt of the Joining Report
along with the completed Statement of Particulars and income
Affidavit etc., arrange to pay the scholarship money after scrutinising
the documents. The scholarship is renewable from year to year
within the same stage of education depending on promotion to
the next class with 50% aggregate marks.
Contact Address
Director of Education, State Government/UT.
Administration.
Secondary
Stage (including +2 stage)
Number of Scholarships- 43000 per year
Eligibility
This scheme has been
in operation since 1971-72. The objective of the scheme is
to provide opportunities to school students from rural areas
to pursue secondary stage education. The number of scholarships
allocated is communicated to the State Govts./UT Administration
every year.
A student studying
in a school in a community development block in class VI to
VIII is eligible to compete for the scholarship. Category-wise
distribution of 43,000 scholarships is as under:-
1
General Category
4 Scholarships
per Community Development Block (4x 5000)
20,000
2
Children
of Landless Labourers
2 scholarships
per Community Development Block (2x 5000)
10,000
3.
Scheduled
Castes Children
2 Scholarships
per Community Development Block (2x 5000) and 1
additional scholarship per CDB having 20% or more
SC population(1x 1500)
11,500
4
Scheduled
Tribes Children
3 Scholarships
per Tribal Community Development Block (3x 500)
1,500
Selection
Eligible students are
required to appear in a two stage examination: First Stage:
Examination is conducted by the State Govts/UT Administration.
The number of selected students is generally ten times the
number of scholarship to be offered.
Second-stage-The final examination
is conducted at the National level by NCERT. The local unit set
up in the State Institutes of Education in consultation with the
national level unit in the NCERT, prepare the test papers and organise
the examination throughout the States/UTs. The test consists of
two papers of 1 1/2 hours each for testing the innate abilities
of students. It is common to the entire State/UT. The final selection
is made with the Community Development Block as the Unit and top
students in each block are awarded scholarships.
Rate of Scholarships
Rs. 30 to 100 per month.
The scholarship is paid to the scholar through institution.
Scholarship commences from the month in which the admission
is obtained in a School and is paid up to the month in which
last examination of the secondary stage education is held.
In the case of renewal in the succeeding year, scholarship
is paid from the month following that for which the scholarship
was paid during the previous academic year. The scholarship
is renewed subject to good academic progress.
Suspension
of Scholarship
If the scholar does
not make satisfactory progress, the scholarship is suspended.
Contact Address
District Inspector
of School/Director of Education State/UT Government.
The main object of the scheme is
to encourage study of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking States and
to make available to the Governments of these States, suitable
personnel for teaching and other posts where knowledge of
Hindi is essential.
Scope
The scheme of Scholarship
to Students from non-Hindi Speaking States for post matric
Studies in Hindi was introduced in 1984-85 on all India basis.
The State Governments announce the scheme and invite applications
by issuing a press notification.
The scholarships under
the scheme are awarded for the following recognised full time
courses with Hindi as one of the subjects on the basis of
results of examination next below conducted by the Board of
Education or University or recognised Voluntary Hindi Organisation.
(a) Pre-University/Intermediate
and equivalent Examinations: On the basis of Matriculation;
SSLC or an equivalent Examinations.
(b)
First Degree (Pass and Honours) Courses: On the basis of PUC
Examination, Higher Secondary Examination, Indian School Certificate
Examination and Intermediate or an equivalent Examination.
(c) M.A.
(Hindi): On the basis of B.A. B.Sc/B.Com (pass or Honours)
or an equivalent Examinations.
(d)
Pre-Ph.D/M.Litt. (Hindi): On the basis of M.A. (Hindi) Examination
or an equivalent Examination.
(e) Ph.D.
(Hindi): On the basis of the qualification leading to the
admission to the Ph.D. Degree.
(f) Full
time courses in Hindi for which examinations are conducted
by Hindi Voluntary Organisations engaged in the propagation
of Hindi or by Universities provided these examinations are
recognised as equivalent to Intermediate or above.
Eligibility
The candidates whose
mother tongue is not Hindi and who belong to any of the following
States/Union Territories are eligible for scholarship: Andhra
Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala,
Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab,
Sikkim, Tamilnadu, Tripura, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadar Nagar Haveli,
Goa, Daman & Diu, Lakshdweep, Mizoram and Pondicherry.
The award is given
on the basis of results of examinations next below conducted
by the Board of Education/University/Voluntary Hindi Organisation
and passed in the first attempt.
Following categories
of candidates are not eligible for the award:
(a)
Candidates who belong to non-Hindi Speaking State but have
been residing for any purpose for more than 5 years.
(b) Candidates
in employment (full or part time) unless they are sponsored
by the State Government/UT Administration;
(c) Candidates
who wish to pursue their studies through correspondence/privately;
(d)
Candidates who are preparing for two courses simultaneously
unless Hindi is one of the subjects of study in both these
courses. A candidate in receipt of this scholarship (which
is treated as an incentive to learn Hindi) is not barred from
receiving any other scholarship. Scholars studying for Ph.D.
course can be permitted to accept remuneration for teaching;
if it is a part of study/research.
Amount of Scholarships
The monthly rates of
scholarships for different courses are as follow:
Name of
the Course
In
non-Hindi Speaking States(Rs Per month)
In
Hindi Speaking States (Rs.per month)
Pre-University,
Intermediate, First Year of Three-Years Degree Course
and equivalent courses
50
80
B.A. (Pass
and Honours), Second and Third Year of Three Years
Degree Course
75
105
M.A., M.Litt.
and equivalent Courses and Hindi Teachers' Training
Courses
100
125
Ph.D
100
125
Selection
Selection is made by
the non-Hindi Speaking State Govts/UT Administration on the
basis of merit determined by the percentage of aggregate marks
obtained in the qualifying examination. Candidates who are
in employment and are sponsored by the State Govts are given
preference.
Duration and
Renewal of Awards
An award once made
is tenable for the Course for which it is given subject to
good conduct and regularity in attendance. The scholarship
is renewed from year to year provided the scholar passes in
Hindi, secures promotion to the next higher class and Hindi
continues to be part of the course of study in the next higher
class. The period of scholarship for Ph.D. is 2/3 years. If
a scholar fails to pass the examination or fails in Hindi,
the award is cancelled. The award once cancelled will not
be restored. The scholarship is renewed on the basis of Annual
Progress Report.
Application
Procedure
Application forms are
supplied by non-Hindi Speaking State Governments. Completed
applications with attested copies of testimonials, etc should
be submitted to the notified authority of non-Hindi speaking
state by the prescribed date. Voluntary Hindi Organisations
are required to send applications to the State Govts/UT admn.
concerned. Institutions conducting courses of Voluntary Hindi
Organisation should submit applications through parent body.
Agronomy , Micro-Electronics, Chemical
Engg./Technology, Metallurgy, Vet. Science, Environmental
Studies.
Qualifications:
Graduation in the related
subject with 60% or above marks with two years experience
in the field for post-graduate studies.
Age
35 years or less
Allowance
Accepted scholars will
receive:-
A monthly grant
of 675 Euro during one academic year ( 10 months).
Reimbursement of
Tuition fee.
An extensive medical
and third party liability insurance.
Passage Cost
Traveling expenses
from India to Belgium and back to be borne either by the candidate
or his/her employer/sponsor.
Application
Procedure
Typed application in
(prescribed format) with attested copies of testimonials,
programme of study and other documents may be submitted on
plain paper by notified date. Employed candidates should route
the applications through their employer.
Contact Address
Section Officer ES.5,
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education,
A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks, KG Marg New Delhi 110001.
CHINA SCHOLARSHIP
Subjects / Fields
Chinese Language & Literature, Fine Arts, (Painting &
Sculpture) Economics, History, Bio-technology, Botany,
Zoology, Environmental Science, Plant Breeding & Genetics,
Fisheries, Political Science. Sericulture Agronomy
Duration
1-2 Yrs
Scholarship
25
Commencement of academic
session
September
Notification
Employment News/Leading dailies
: January/Feb.
Eligibility
Indian nationals. Below 40 Years.
Qualifications for Chinese Lang 2-3 Year Cert/Dip in basic
Chinese Language from recognised Institution/University. Bachelor
degree in Fine Arts with 60% for Fine Arts. For other subjects
60% marks at Post Graduates level with work research experience
of two years.
Value
Scholarship covers expenditure on
board & lodging Tuition fees pocket expenses which is
paid by Chinese Govt.
Passage Cost
Both ways is borne by Govt. of India.
Application Procedure
Application, duly sponsored by the
employers (if employed) furnishing particulars (as per notified
format) may be submitted on plain paper, by the prescribed
date.
Contact Address
Section Officer ES.3 Section, Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, External
Scholarship Division A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks, KG Marg,
New Delhi 110001.
CZECH
Level of Study
Doctoral Studies(Ph.D)
Duration
As per rules of Czech Universities
No. of Scholarships
2
Subjects for study
Environment protection, Mining &
Geology and Electronics/Elec. Engg.
5500 Czech Crowns per month Accommodation,
meal and transport under the same conditions as Czech students
Free emergency medical care and tuition
fees
Age
35 years or less
Qualifications
Post-graduate degree with 60% or
more marks in science/engineering/technology in the related
subjects or equivalent qualification in the subject selected
or in the allied field. A summary of topics and questions
for study should be furnished.
Language Course
Selected candidates who do not have
the knowledge of Czech language are required to undergo language
and preparatory course for 6-12 months depending on their
command on Czech language.
Passage Cost
To be borne by the candidate or his/her
sponsor/employer
Initial expenses
Candidates are required to pay initial
expenses up to Czk 3000-5000 for various fees and charges,
clothing etc.
Application
Typed application in plain paper
in the prescribed format along with photocopies of certificates
etc. through Employer, if employed to the Section Officer,
ES-I Section, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource
Development. A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001
GERMANY (German Academic Exchange Service)
FELLOWSHIPS (DADD)
Courses
Advanced Study/Research
Duration
1 yr
Fellowships
7
Notification
Employment news / Leading
newspapers : August/Sept.
Special Features
The Fellowships are
awarded for advanced studies/research at Universities/research
institutions in Germany and not for a degree. Scholar working
for their Ph.D. (except those applying under the sandwich-Model)
are expected to complete their doctorate thesis before their
departure. The Sandwich Model multi-phase scheme offers the
applicant to carry out his research in India and in Germany
under the supervision of an Indian/German guide according
to previously drafted scheduled. The research stay in the
Germany is not limited to a single visit; the fellowship holder
could either complete his research at a German university/institute
in one stage or carry out part of the work there, return to
his home institute to continue the work and institute for
consultation while the Ph.D. candidate is working there visit
of the German Guide to India for consultation. Period of fellowship
is preceded by a compulsory 4 months German language course
to be conducted at one of the branches of the Geothe Institute
in Germany
Age Limit
32 years as on 1st
October, of every year (except those applying under the Sandwich
Model Scheme, for whom the age limit is 36 years as on 1st
October, of every year).
Qualification
Uniformly good academic
record with 60% marks at Master's degree in the subject/related
field. Candidates from the fields of Sociology and Economics
should posses adequate knowledge of German Language. Experience
2 yrs consecutive teaching/research/practical training after
obtaining the prescribed qualification. M. Phil. degree is
counted as one year's experience. Preference is given to candidates
having contacts with German Professors/placement at the German
Institute. Letters from German Scientists/Professors confirming
that the proposed research could be carried out at their Institutes
are required to be furnished. Addle Requirements: Sufficient
knowledge about Germany. Two yrs consecutive stay in India
after return from abroad for study/training.
Value of Fellowship
a)
Maintenance allowance at the rate of DM 1800 per month
(b) Free passage from New Delhi to the place of study
in the Germany Republic of Germany and back. (c)
Exemption from payment of university fees. (d)
Special clothing allowance of DM 400. (e)
Book allowance of DM 200 per year (f) Free
tuition, boarding lodging plus pocket allowance during the
period of the German language course (preceding/studies/research)
Typed application,
duly sponsored by employer, with research programme, attested
copies of testimonials and other documents may be submitted
on plain paper (as per notified format) by the prescribed
date.
Contact Address
Section Officer, ES.1
Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department
of Education (ES-I), External Scholarship Division, Curzon
Road Barracks, K.G. Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Two years teaching/research/practical
experience Candidates should be pursuing studies in Universities
or Research Centres.
Age
Below 40 years
Passage Cost
Travelling expenses
from India to Greece and back to be borne by the candidate
or his/her sponsor/employee.
Value-of Scholarship
Monthly subsidy: 150.000 drachmas to Post
Graduate or research scholars.
Lump sum for establishment expenses: 20,000
drachmas for scholars who will reside in Athens and 30,000
drachmas who will reside in the province. Scholars
whose scholarships is renewed are not entitled to this
sum.
A lump sum of 30,000 drachmas for transport
expenses within the country to scholars who have to travel
from their place of residence in order to perform the
research program approved by the Department, provided
that there is a justified proposal of the supervising
professor.
Exemption from tuition fees: it is
underlined that, in the event that the postgraduate or
research scholar wish to attend Greek Language Courses,
they are not exempt from tuition fees which must be paid
to the Modern Greek language College.
Gratis medical care in the event of emergency,
only in Public Hospitals.
Application
Procedure
In plain paper, typed
in prescribed format along with photocopies of certificates
etc. through Employer, if employed, to `The Section Officer
ES-5 Section (Scholarships) Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education (ES 5), A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks,
K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Employment News/Rozgar Samachar &
leading newspapers) : December/January.
Subject
International Relations, Judaism,
Hebrew language, History of the Jewish people, Agriculture,
Political Science.
Eligibility
Age 35 years. Candidate should have
55% marks or more marks for Humanities. For Agriculture 60%
or more marks and two years research/work/teaching experience.
Candidates who are staying abroad will not be considered.
Candidate who are already abroad for more than six months
for study/research/training are eligible to apply only if
they stayed in India for two consecutive years after their
return from abroad.
Value of Scholarship
To be paid by Israeli Government
to cover stay, tuition fees, health insurance etc.
Passage Cost
India to Israel and back is payable
by the candidate/sponsor/employer who will apply for 8 months
research. Borne by Israeli Govt. for P.D. Candidates.
Application Procedure
Typed application on plain paper
as per format notified, along with attested photocopies of
the certificates, through employer, if employed. To be submitted
within the date as notified.
Contact Address
Section Officer, ES.3 Section, Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, External
Scholarships Division, A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg,
New Delhi 110001.
Employment News and other Newspapers
: February/March
Subjects :
Environmental Resources Management,
Community Health, Remedial and Special Education and Developmental
Studies.
Eligibility
Age: up to 30yrs.
Qualifications: First Class Bachelors' Degree in related subjects.
Additional Requirements: Good knowledge about Ireland, 2yrs
consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training.
Value
Fellowships cover return travel from
India, University fee, living allowance in addition to supplement
for books, preparation of thesis, warm clothing etc.
Application Procedure
Typed application with attested copies
of testimonials, photograph, plans for employment and other
documents may be submitted on plain paper in prescribed format
by notified date. Employed persons are expected to send their
applications through their employer.
Contact
Section Officer, ES.1 Section, Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, A.1/W.3
Curzon Road Barracks, K.G.Marg, New Delhi 110001.
ITALY
Subjects of
Study / Minimum eligibility requirements
Category 'A'
Three scholarships
of six months' duration each to pursue the Corso Supedore
(Level V) of Italian language at the University of Foreigners,
Perugia.
Eligibility:
Graduate or equivalent
degree from a recognized University.
Good knowledge
of Italian
Possession of diploma
of Level IV from the University of Foreigners, Perugia.
Age not to exceed
45 years.
Category 'B'
Fourteen scholarships
of three months' duration each to pursue Corso Medio
(Level III & IV) course of Italian Language at University
of Foreigners, Perugia.
Category 'C'
Four scholarships of
one month's duration each to pursue Corso Straordinario of
Italian Language at the University of Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility for
Category B and C :
Graduate or equivalent
degree from a recognized University
Good knowledge
of Italian
Proof of knowledge
of Italian language mandatory (like a diploma or certificate).
Age not to exceed
45 years.
Scholarship Amount
Selected candidates
will get an amount of 1,200,000 Lire per month as scholarship
amount. The above mentioned amount is inclusive of stay
in Italy as well as the course fee which is reduced to 50%
for all scholarships holders.
No international travel
cost to and from Italy or local travel cost while in Italy
for any Category of the above Scholarships will be paid either
by the Government of Italy or by the Government of India.
Therefore an undertaking to the effect (as in Annexure-II)
that the international travel cost to and fro Italy and local
passage while in Italy (if any) will be borne by the candidates
or his/her employers/sponsors should also be submitted alongwith
application.
Application
Procedure
Application in prescribed
format with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme
of study/research, fitness certificate, two letters of introduction
from Indian academic authorities and other documents may be
submitted or plain paper. Employed persons are required to
send their applications through their employer.
Contact Address
Section Officer, ES.5
Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department
of Education, A.1/w.3 Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg. New
Delhi 110001.
Biotechnology; Biological Oceanography;
Fibre-Optics; Laser Tech; Microprocessor Application/Tech;
Opto-Electronics; Management studies, Earthquake Engineering,
Quality and Reliability Engg (as applied to Electricity and
power , Railway, Heavy Industry, Heavy Electrical, Electronics
and Communication etc.); Remote Sensing; Robotics; Ship-Building,
Fisheries, Japanese Language & Literature, Japanese
Studies and Transportation & Information System Engg.
Eligibility
Indian nationals residing in India.
Age below 35 yrs.
Qualifications for Japanese Language: Candidates who
have enrolled in the Post graduate degree in Japanese language
or completed undergraduate degree in Japanese language or
completed Level 2 of JLPT conducted in Japan Foundation and
have completed at least 3 years of Japanese language study
in a University. For Japanese Studies: Masters
Degree. For Ship Building, Bachelors' degree with 60%
marks in the related field alongwith two consecutive years
practical/research/teaching experience after obtaining the
prescribed qualification. For Other Subjects: Masters
degree in the relevant field with minimum 60% marks alongwith
two consecutive years practical/research/teaching experience
after obtaining the prescribed qualification.
Value
Maintenance allowance to be paid
by Government of Japan which covers study allowance, fee,
part payment of medical expenses, accommodation etc.
Passage Cost
Return air ticket is provided by
the Japanese Government.
Application Procedure
Typed application with attested copies
of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/research and
other documents may be submitted on plain paper (as per notified
format) by prescribed date. Employed candidates are required
to send applications through their employers.
Contact Address
Section Officer. ES.3. Section, Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, A1/W3
Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Spanish History, Literature,
Linguistics, Economics, Demography, Asia & Africa.
Duration
1-2 yrs
Scholarships
6
Commencement of
academic session : September/October
Notification
Through circular to concerned
Universities or through newspapers :
February or November
Eligibility
Indian nationals residing
India. Age Below 45 years. Candidates should have a degree/Ph.D.
from University. Additional Requirements: Sufficient
knowledge of geography, culture and heritage of Mexico; 2
yrs consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for
study/training/specialisation.
Value
Monthly maintenance allowance,
Registration and college fee, medical insurance to be paid
by Government of Mexico.
Passage cost
Travel expenses fro India
to Mexico payable by the Govt. of Mexico.
Application Procedure
Typed application (in
prescribed format as notified) with attested copies of testimonials
may be submitted on plain paper. Employed persons are required
to send their applications through their employers within
due date as notified.
Contact Address
Section Officer ES.3 Section,
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education
, A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Indian nationals residing with in
the country. Age below 45 yrs. Qualifications: Bachelor's
degree. Addl. Requirements: Good Knowledge of English,
2 yrs consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for
study/training.
Value
The scholars are provided with the
course fees, living allowance and free accommodation in hostel
for the duration of stay.
Passage Cost
Travel expenses form India to Mongolia
and back are payable by the candidate or his/her /employer/sponsor.
Application Procedure
Typed application duly sponsored
by employer, with attested copies of testimonials, photograph,
programme of study/research and other documents may be submitted
on plain paper (as per notified format) by prescribed dated.
Advance applications may be considered provisionally pending
sponsorship by employer within 2 weeks.
Contact Address
Section Officer ES.1 Section, (Scholarships),
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education,
(ES 1) External Scholarships Division, A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks,
K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Employment News/Leading Newspapers :
September/October
Date for sending nominations: 31st December
Subjects:
Development and Resource Economics,
Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture,
Social Change, Hydropower Development, Petroleum Engg./Petroleum
Geo-Science, Fisheries Biology/Fisheries Management, Gender
and Development, Health Science (International Health), Public
Administration, Social Anthropology, comparative and International
Education, International Community Health, Special Needs Education,
International Fisheries Management.
Eligibility
Resident Indian National.
Qualifications
M.Sc. in Development and
Resource Economics
Admission Requirements ; Candidates
should have at least a B.Sc. degree with 60% marks in aggregate
in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or Economics.
M.Sc. in Management of Natural
resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA)
Admission Requirements : Candidates
should have atleast a Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in
aggregate in agriculture, biology, forestry, wildlife or in
social sciences. Professional experience of 2-3 years
in resource planning and management is desirable.
M.Phil. in Social Change, Specialising
in Geography
Admission requirements : Candidates
should have atleast a B.A. degree in Geography with 60% marks
in aggregate. Candidates with B.A. in other Social Sciences
with similar percentage of marks might also be considered
for admission, if their first degree includes some subjects
with the field of Geography. Candidates must pass an
English proficiency test (TOFEL, min. score 550 or IELTS,
min. 6.0).
M.Sc. in Hydropower Development
Admission Requirements : Candidates
should have atleast a B.Sc. degree with 60% marks in aggregate,
in Civil engineering (such degree should be obtained not before
25.10.1991) or equivalent and 2-5 years experience from planning,
design and/or construction of hydraulic works. Candidates
holding M.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent will
not be considered.
M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering/Petroleum
Geosciences
Admission requirements : Candidates
should have atleast a B.Sc. degree with 60% marks in aggregate,
in Petroleum Geoscience or in Petroleum Engg.
Diploma/M.Phil. in Fisheries Biology
and Fisheries Management
Admission requirement : Candidates
must have a first degree or Bachelor of Science (preferably
with honours) in biology with special knowledge in aquatic
biology. A strong background in mathematics and statistics
in advisable and also some filed experience. Candidates
should have atleast 60% marks in aggregate in their degree.
M.Phil. in Gender and Development
Admission requirement : Candidates
must have a Bachelor degree or its equivalent with atleast
60% marks including a concentration of course work corresponding
to 1.5 years of full time study in a field or subject of specialisation
relevant to gender and/or development issues.
M.Phil. in Health Sciences (International
Health)
Admission requirements : Candidates
should be graduates with atleast 60% marks in aggregate, from
school of medicine or dentistry, or from disciplines such
as public health, nursing, nutrition, human biology, medical
technology, pharmacy, social and behavioural sciences and
international health.
M.Phil. in Public Administration
Admission requirements : Candidates
must have a University degree based on either (a) three year
of studies or more from a recognised Non-Norwegian University
or (b) Bachelor, Cand. mag.-degree or comparable degree recognised
by the academic Collegium at the University of Bergen.
Candidate should have 60% or more marks in aggregate in their
degree.
M.Phil. and Social Anthropology
(with emphasis on Human Ecology)
Admission requirement : Candidates
must have atleast Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology/Sociology
with atleast 60% in aggregate.
M.Phil. in Comparative and International
Education
Admission requirements : A Bachelor's
degree or equivalent with atleast 60% marks in aggregate (at
least three years beyond the Norwegian minimum requirements
for matriculation) is required.
M.Phil. in International Community
Health
Admission requirements : A Bachelor's
degree or equivalent with 60% or more marks in aggregate is
required. English Language skills documented by either
TOEFL test (min, 550 points) or IELTS band 6.0.
M.Phil. in Special Needs Education
Admission Requirement : A Bachelor's
degree or equivalent with atleast 60% marks in Special Needs
Education or other relevant subject or A qualified teacher's
training certificate followed by a minimum of one year's full
time university or college study in Special Needs Education.
M.Sc. in International Fisheries
Management
Admission requirement : Candidates
should have Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts or Cand.mag.
degree or equivalent with atleast 60% marks in aggregate with
in Biology/Ecology and/or Economics/Organisation/Law.
They must have knowledge Mathematics and Statistics corresponding
to the University's introductory courses in these subjects.
Value/Passage
Cost *
Centre for International
University Co-operation (SIU) will pay a return air ticket
from the fellows home country.
A monthly allowance
sufficient to cover food, rent and other ordinary living expenses
will be paid by the middle of each month.
An installation allowance
equivalent to half a monthly fellowship allowance will be
provided for deposit at the Student Campus, for warm clothing
and extraordinary expenses. Supplementary clothing must
be covered from the regular monthly fellowship allowance.
While in Norway Fellows
attending the international courses are insured against major
costs of medical attention through the Norwegian National
Health Insurance Scheme (Dental care is not included).
SIU covers accident and life insurance for all courses participants.
During the fellow's
stay in Norway, SIU does not cover insurance against theft
etc. when travelling outside Norway the fellow is not covered
by SIU financed insurance.
SIU does not take responsibility
for accidents or for the loss of the fellow's luggage or personal
possessions on the journey to and from Norway. The fellow
is, therefore advised to take out insurance before leaving
his/her home country.
Application
Procedure
Typed application with
attest copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph
and other documents should be submitted on plain paper (as
per format notified) by prescribed date. Employed persons
should send their applications duly sponsored. Advanced application
may not be considered. Academic year starts form August every
year.
Contact Address
Section Officer, Es.5.
Section (Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education, (ES 5) External Scholarships Division,
A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
PORTUGAL
Field of Study
A. One(1) Scholarship of a months' duration for postgraduate
studies/research in the field of education.
B. Two Research
scholarships for research work in the subject of Portuguese
language and culture for a period not exceeding twelve months
each.
Qualification
Scholarships are meant
for post graduate, University teachers who know Portuguese
language and with to undertake research in Portuguese language
and culture. Applicants should possess Masters degree in the
concerned subject. Only the candidates who have secured admissions/acceptance
in a Portuguese Institute/university may apply. The applicants
should not be more than 45 years of age.
Scholarship Amount
The Government of Portugal
will pay an amount of € 500 (equivalent to INR 21,000)
per month.
C
Six Scholarships of
8 months duration each for pursuing Annual course of Portuguese
language & culture.
The applicant must
be enrolled for Portuguese Studies in any Indian University.
Good knowledge of Portuguese
language.
Value:- The Government
of Portugal will pay an amount of € 450 (equivalent
INR 19,000. However, the first month's grant will be €
825 equivalent to INR 34,500). Payment of registration
and tuition fees will be paid by candidates themselves.
Passage Cost
From India to Portugal
and back will be borne by the candidate themselves or their
employer/sponsor.
Application
Procedure
Typed application (in
prescribed format) with attested copies of testimonials, programme
of study/research, medical fitness report, photograph and
other documents may be submitted on plain paper . Employed
persons are expected to send their applications through employers.
However advanced application may be considered if the `NOC'
from Employer can be produced at the time of interview.
Contact Address
Section Officer (ES.5)
Section, Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education, (ES 5) External Scholarships Division,
A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Clinical Training in case of Medical
field/Post-graduation/Ph.D.
Duration
1 yr in case of Post-graduation/1yr.clinical
Training/3 yrs. In case of Ph..D.
Nominations
55 (22 are for Ph.D.
and 33 for Master's Programme including one year clinical
training in Medical field )
Notification
Employment News / Leading newspapers
: August/September
General Requirements and
Value of Scholarships
Indian national residing in India.
The applications will normally be accepted from those candidates
who have graduated first Master's degree as per requirement
within the last ten years as on October of the in-take year.
Scholarships cover tourist-class air passage (both ways) fee,
adequate maintenance and other allowance.
Subject
Medicine (UK)
Cancer Research (including
Cancer epidemiology); Cardiology, Gynecology, Medicine and
Dentistry. Scholarships are assigned for project oriented
training in higher techniques and methodology and are not
for generalised training/studies leading to a degree or diploma.
Mathematics; Molecular
Biology; Physics and Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal
Chemistry).
Agriculture & Allied
Fields
Animal Husbandry; Agronomy
and Forestry.
Humanities & Social
Sciences
History; sociology;
Management Studies; Fine Art; (including Western Painting,
Art History, Graphic Design and Sculpture); Economics, Philosophy,
Psychology, Computer Application, Law and English.
Qualifications
& Experience
The Candidates must
have completed tertiary education in English Medium.
(A) For Master' Degree:
One must have completed Bachelor's Degree in one of the above
indicated subject fields securing 55% or above marks in Humanities
and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine,
Engineering & Technology, Science and Agriculture group.
Candidate should give one page academic justification for
pursuing Master Degree course in U.K.
(B) For Ph.D : One
must have completed Master's Degree in one of the subject
fields indicated above securing 55% marks in Humanities and
Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering
and Technology, Science and Agriculture group with two years
teaching/research or practical experience after obtaining
Post-graduated degree relating to the opted field of study.
Academic year commencing
from: October
CANADA
Level of Study
Ph.D./Masters
Duration
4 years for Ph.D. and two years for
Masters.
No. of Nomination
9 (6 for P.G. and 3 for Ph.D.)
Notification
Employment News/Leading Newspapers
: September
General Requirements
Indian nationals residing in India.
Age:- The applications will normally be accepted from those
candidates who have obtained first Graduation/the Master's
degree within the last five years as on September of the in-take
year.
Value of Scholarships
Scholarships covers most direct economy
class air passage (both ways), approved tuition and other
compulsory university frees (excluding board and residence),
personal maintenance allowance, approved medical and hospital
expenses, Book allowance.
Subject
Political Science/International Relations
with particular emphasis on Canada-India relations,
Geography, Social Administration, Economic Planning, Management
Studies and Computer Science.
Qualification & Experience
The candidates must
have completed tertiary education in English medium.
The candidate must
have completed Masters Degree in the relevant subject field
securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science
group and 60% or above marks in Engineering and Technology
group, with two years teaching/research or practical experience
after obtaining Post-graduate degree relating to the opted
field of study
Indian national residing
in India. Qualifications Master's Degree with 60% marks in
respect of Soil Science and Dairy Technology. Experience 2
years teaching/research/practical experience after obtaining
Master's Degree. Academic year starts from February. Age:
The application will normally be accepted from those candidates
who have completed their master's Degree in the subject concerned
within the last five years as on 31st July of the Year of
advt.
Value/Passage
Cost
Travel to and from New
Zealand is arranged by the shortest route and economy class
as arranged by the authorities of the donor No provision is
made for the expenses of the dependent. Expenditure on board,
lodging, books, study material, tuition fee, internal travel
related to studies and medical care is met by donor country.
Application Procedure
Typed application with
attested copies of testimonials, programme of study, photograph
and other documents should be submitted on plain paper (as
per format notified) by prescribed date. Employed persons
should send their applications through their employer.
Additional Requirements
(common for United kingdom, Canada and New Zealand)
Knowledge of India and
of the donor country; 2 years consecutive stay in India after
return from abroad for study/training/specialisation. Candidates
qualifying from universities which do not award class/division,
requirements in lieu of First Class i 60% marks (conversion
formula may be given where grades are awarded). For candidates
who are doing Ph.D./M.Phil after completion of Master's Degree,
actual period of research is taken into consideration as experience.
Application Procedure
Application (in prescribed
format) with attested copies of testimonials, programme of
study, photograph and other documents should be submitted
on plain paper in English. Employed persons should send their
applications through their employer. Name of the scholarship
scheme and the country viz. UK, Canada or New Zealand must
be indicated in the application form.
Contact Address
Section Officer, Es.4
Section,(Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education, (ES 4) External Scholarships Division,
A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
AGATHA HARRISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP ( St. Antony's College,
Oxford )
Level
of Study
Advanced Research
Duration
1year
Notification
Employment News / Leading Newspapers
: April/May
Subject Fields
Modern Indian Studies in History,
Economics, Political Science.
Eligibility
Indian national. Age 30-40 yrs as
on October of the in-take year. Qualifications- uniformly
brilliant academic record (with 60% marks at Master's degree
level) with Ph D degree in the subject field or published
works of equivalent merit. Minimum three years teaching experience
at Graduate/Post-Graduate level.
Value /Passage Cost
Stipend of Pounds 18,580 and economy
class air passage (both ways) borne by the Government of India.
Application Procedure
Typed application with attested copies
of testimonials, programme of study, photograph and other
documents should be submitted on plain paper. Employed persons
should send their applications duly sponsored by their employer.
Contact Address
Section Officer, Es.4 Section (Scholarships),
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education,
(ES 4) External Scholarships Division, A1/w3 Curzon Road Barracks,
K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Allowance:
1875 Syrian Pounds, medical expenses recommended by medical
officer, accommodation.
Passage Cost: To be borne by the candidates.
Application Procedure: Typed application with attested copies of testimonials,
photograph should be submitted in the format given in the
notification in the Media.
Contact Address:
Section Officer, ES.1, Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Secondary & Higher Education, A.1/W.3 C.R.Barracks,
K.G.Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.
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