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Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship 2009 2010 – London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE)

Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship 2009 2010

Sir Ratan Tata Foundation at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) invites applications for the ‘Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship.’ The fellowship will be for a period of eight months, preferably starting October 1, 2009, and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at the LSE. The fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1500 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications; and will be provided with office space and access to research facilities at the School.

Requirements:
Applicants should be established scholars in the social sciences with experience of research on South Asia; hold a PhD or comparable qualifications and experience. The Fellowship is open to candidates from the SAARC region. The topic of research should be under the following themes – poverty, inequality, human development and social exclusion; quality of public life; regional disparities; identities – gender, ethnicity, language or economy and environment with preference given to topics that focus on contemporary social and economic concerns of South Asia. Details on www.lse.ac.uk/collections/asiaResearchCentre

To apply:
Address applications to the chairman of the management committee, The Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail or fax under any circumstances. Applications should include a curriculum vitae in no more than three pages and an outline of proposed research in no more than three pages. Please use A4-sized plain paper only. Application should not be stapled. Also, give the names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the Chairman.

Submission: January 14, 2009 (tentative final date)

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CR Parekh Fellowship 2009/10 by London School of Economics & Political Science

CR Parekh Fellowship 2009/10

The London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) invites applications for the ‘CR Parekh Fellowship.’ The Fellowship will be for a period of three months, preferably starting October 1, 2009 and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at LSE. The fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1200 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications; and will be provided with office space and access to research facilities at the school. Topic of research should be under the following themes: poverty, inequality, human development and social exclusion; quality of public life; regional disparities; identities – gender, ethnicity, language; economy and environment; political structures and processes; constitutional debates. Preference will be given to topics that focus on social, economic, political and constitutional concerns of India.

Requirements:
Candidates from India who are established scholars in the social sciences with experience of research on India. They should hold a PhD or comparable qualifications and experience. Details on www.lse.ac.uk/collections/asiaResearchCentre

To apply:
Address applications to the chairman of the management committee, The Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail or fax under any circumstances. Applications should include a curriculum vitae in no more than three pages and an outline of proposed research in no more than three pages. Please use A4-sized plain paper only. Application should not be stapled. Also, give the names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the chairman.

Submission: January 14, 2009 (tentative final date)

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Maulana Azad National Scholarship 2008-2009 for Girl Students

MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
SCHEME FOR MERITORIOUS GIRL STUDENTS
BELONGING TO MINORITIES

Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme

OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME
To recognize, promote and assist meritorious Girl students belonging to national Minorities who can not continue their education without financial support.

PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship will be admissible for expenditure on payment of school/ College Fee, purchase of syllabus books, purchase of stationery/ equipments required for the course & payment of Boarding/Lodging charges.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERION / WHO CAN APPLY

i) Only Girl Students belonging to National Minorities, (i.e. Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs) can apply :

ii) Should have secured not less than 55% marks (in aggregate) in the secondary school certificate examination, conducted by any recognized Centre/State Board of Secondary Education. The List of 33 recognized Boards/Councils is given in Annexure-III. This is only qualifying percentage for applying and does not guarantee grant of scholarship which is given to the top eligible applicant based on the quota fixed for the concerned state from amongst the eligible application received from the state.

iii) Family income of the student from all sources should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only)
in the preceding financial year:

 In case of salaried class, the student must indicate the designation, pay-scale, basic pay and other allowances alongwith total gross & take home emoluments of the parent/guardian. A mere statement saying “Service” will not be acceptable. The student must attach a Salary Certificate or Pension Certificate (in case of retired persons), duly authenticated by controlling authority, of her parent/guardian alongwith the application.

In case of agriculture/horticulture etc., the students has to mention total land holding with details of irrigated and non-irrigated and other landed property owned by her family alongwith total income of the family.
These details will also be mentioned in the affidavit of the Parent/guardian (Annexure-II) as well as in the certificate from Revenue authority.

In case of business class, the student must categorically state the name & type of the business alongwith the total turn over and the total income of family. The same details will also be stated in the Affidavit (Annexure-II) from her parent/guardian.

 Income form all other sources must also be mentioned, specially if mother is also employed.

 It must be noted that all income certificate and statements made by the students in the application is subject to further verification of Maulana Azad Education Foundation. In case of any deliberate
discrepancy/concealment of facts, the MAEF may cancel/recover the scholarship granted/released as well as initiate necessary action as per law.

 The income certificate/affidavit (Annexure-II) must be from the parents/guardian’s side and should have been issued from the respective home station. The income certificate issued or affidavit made from the place where the student is studying, as against the home station, will NOT be acceptable (in case of photocopy, it should be attested by Gazetted Officer or Head of Institution).

iv) Should have Confirmed admission in class-XI. Admission Slip issued by the college/school where the student is presently studying and verification of the principal (Annexure-I), in the prescribed proforma must be sent with the application.

v) The University/College/Institute offering admission should be recognized by the Government at the Central or State level or any other competent authority.

vi) It is one time scholarship, and no claim as permanent beneficiary ill be entertained. Student once selected for scholarship can not avail the same again.

vii) A student getting a scholarship from any other source would not be eligible for the Scholarship.

viii) The last date for receipt of application in the office of the Maulana Azad Education Foundation is September 30th every year, which must be adhered to. The application of the scholarship received after 30th September, will not be entertained under any circumstances. MAEF will not be responsible for postal delay in the matter.

ix) An amount of Rs. 12,000/- (Rupees twelve thousand only) would be given to an student in the ratio of 50:50 e.i. Rs. 6,000/- (Rupees six thousand only) for Class XIth and Rs. 6,000/- (Rupees six thousand
only) Class XIIth.

x) The second installment of Rs. 6,000/- (Rupees six thousand) for Class XIIth would be released after submission of Mark sheet of XIth exam and verification certificate, both attested/verified by the Principal of the School/College where student is studying in XIIth. It should be submitted by the student directly to the office of the Foundation by 30th September of the year of passing XIth Exam. The student must secure minimum of 55% in XIth Exam to be eligible to received 2nd installment of 6,000/-

xi) The scholarship is given to student passing Xth exam and taking admission in XIth in the year when result of Xth exam is declared. Applications received in subsequent years will not be entertained

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SIA Youth Scholarships 2008 2009

SIA Youth Scholarships
Full Scholarships for 2 years of Pre-University Studies in Singapore

Value of Award:-
• Exemption from School and examination fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
• Annual allowance of S$2,400
• Hostel accommodation
• Settling-in allowance of S$500 (once only)
• One return economy class air passage at the start and end of the scholarship term.
• Subsidized medical benefits.

THERE IS NO BOND ATTACHED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP

WHO CAN APPLY:-
Indian Nationals
Born Between 1990 and 1992
Completed Standard 10 in the Year 2008
Possess outstanding academic track record (at lest and average of 85%) with English as first language in the Standard 10 State/National Examinations.

How to Apply:-
Fill in the Application Form. Please send the completed Application Slip with certified true copies of the following documents in the order listed below:
1. Completed Application Slip.
2. Curriculum Vitae (1 page only) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of your major achievements. Please indicate if you have been short-listed for the NTS interviews.
3. Certified copy of your year 9 & 10 school examination results.
4. Achievements/awards won and participation in extra-curricular activities in year 9 & 10.
Visit www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/sia for more information.

Closing Date:-
Applications should reach us by 15 July 2008 at:
SIA Youth Scholarships C/o Ministry of Education
School Placement & Scholarships Branch
3rd Floor podium Block, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore.

Selection Tests & Interviews:-
Short-listed candidates will be invited to sit for selection tests in General Ability, English Language and Mathematics in end August/ early September 2008. Candidates will be further short-listed for an interview in November 2008. Both tests and interviews will be conducted in India. Please indicate your preferred test city in the Application slip.

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Scholarship – What is the right time to start searching

Scholarship – Start Searching There are plenty of reasons to encourage a teenager to take a summer job. It builds responsibility, provides a glimpse into the work world, develops credentials for the next job and, of course, produces some spending money.

But if you are after serious money for college, there may be a better way.

During the summer, parents can put their high school students to work searching for scholarships and writing applications. If a child will be a sophomore or junior in the fall, the timing is ideal.

Some of the sweetest scholarships—ones that pay $5,000 or even $25,000—are awarded early in the high school years. But families often miss them because parents aren’t thinking about college when their children haven’t even passed driver’s training. Others assume erroneously that it’s futile to seek a scholarship if a child isn’t an A student or a star athlete.

Scholarships
are geared for everyone from community do-gooders to inventors, golf caddies and bowlers. Some are designed specifically for members of racial minorities or particular religions, and others for people with learning or physical disabilities. According to FinAid.com, there’s even a $1,000 scholarship for a left-handed student who will attend Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa.

Parents tend to start searching frantically for money when children begin applying for college in their senior year of high school. Many don’t realize that tuition, room and board at a public university can run about $20,000 a year. Private schools, without the help of grants and scholarships, can be $45,000.

The trouble is that the parents’ panic over money hits at the worst time. Then, students are overloaded—trying to score well on SAT and ACT college entrance exams and writing essays for college applications while keeping their grades as high as possible.

At such a time, students can throw their hat into the ring for one of the few scholarships with no requirements other than entering a lottery. But in those contests, the numbers are against you. Any high school student who can click a mouse can enter. Read More

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