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1) Aga Khan Foundation Type: Loan scholarships and scholarships
Subject : : Any
Duration: 3 years
Open to: Applicants
1. Must hold first class Bachelors or school final with consistent academic record
2. must have secured admission or at least applied
Value: Fees + Maintenance
How to apply:
Contact
The chief counselor,
Aga Khan Foundation,
904 Rahenja chambers,
213 Nariman point ,
Mumbai - 400021
Apply by: February
2) India foundation Travel Grants Type: Travel Grants
Subject : : Any
Duration:
Only travel grant
Open to: Applicants
1. must be an Indian National
2. must have secured admission
Features:
1. students already begun their study are not eligible to apply
2. students should furnish a bond, terms and conditions of which will be
determined by the foundation
3. students must repay the amount within 2 years
4. The amount will be paid directly to the authorised travel agents
Value: Airfare
How to apply:
Contact
The Executive secretary,
India Foundation,
595 Budhwar Peth,
Pune 411002
Value: Variable
How to apply: For further info and application forms contact
The corporate Public relations Manager,
ITC Ltd,
Virginis house,
37 chowringhee,
Calcutta 700071
Apply by: March
5) Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial trust scholarships Type: Research
scholarships
Subject : :
Material science, Laser physics, Opto Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation,
Micro Electronics, Engineering, Management, Mass communication,
Biotechnology, Computer science and more
Duration: 3 years Max
Open to:
Applicants
1. must be of Indian Nationality
2. should hold PhD (preferable)
3. must be less than 30 years of age
Value: Fees + Maintenance + Air fares
How to apply:
For details contact
The Educational Adviser,
Ministry of Human resources development,
Department of Education,
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing,
Shastri Bhavan ,
New Delhi 110001
Apply by: March
6) J N Tata endowment Type: Loan scholarship and scholarship
(DECEMBER)
Subject : : Architecture, Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry,
computer science, English Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology,
Physics
Duration: 1 year, but renewable
Open to:
Applicant must:
1.be graduates with good academic record
2. must be within 27 years of age
3. have secured admission, but those who havent secured are also eligible to
apply
The secretary,
Parsi Panchayat office,
209 Dr. D N Road ,
Fort,
Mumbai 400001
Apply by: March
13) PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK EDUCATIONAL LOAN SCHEME Type: Loan
scholarships
Subject :: Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Surgery, Dental
Science, Agriculture, Vertinary, Management, Business Administration and other
subjects at the discretion of the Bank
Duration: Unrestricted but at the discretion of the Bank
ELIGIBILITY:
The applicant must
1.be an Indian national in the age group of 16-30 years.
2.have passed at least one public examination
3.give Life insurance policy for value equal to 100% of the amount of loan.
4.give Suitable third party guarantee.
AMOUNT:br> The amount of loan would possibly cover admission, tuition,
Boarding & lodging expenses.
Features:
1. The loan will be issued in the name of the borrower in case he his an adult, if
he is a minor, the loan will be issued in the name of the borrower and his
parent/guardian
2.The borrower should submit a life insurance whose value will be determined by
the Bank
3. The loan amount will be directly submitted to the Institution
4. The repayment starts after a year of completion of the course or after student
secures an employment, whichever is earlier
5. Some conditions will be imposed by the bank (e.g. student should get 50%
aggregate in semester examinations) for the continuation of the loan
6. Even if the student is going to receive any scholarships/fellowships, it will no
way affects the student from receiving the loan
How to apply:
For further information and application form contact
Punjab National Bank,
Priority sector & Lead Bank Division,
5 Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
14) The Rao Bahadur S V Rajadhyaksha Foriegn Education society Type:
Loan scholarships
Subject : : Any
Duration: 3 years Max
Open to:
Applicants
1. must be from saraswati community
2. must have consistently good academic record
3. must be less than 35 years of age
4. should have work experience ( not mandatory)
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
The Honorary secretary,
The The Rao Bahadur S V Rajadhyaksha Foriegn Education society,
Chikitsak Samuha Building ,
Khadilkar road,
Mumbai 400004
Apply by: January
15) Raunaq education Foundation Type: Interest free Loan scholarships
Subject : : Related to India 's need
Duration: 1 year
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have first class bachelors
3. must have secured admission
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
Raunaq Education Foundation,
Allahabad Bank Building,
17 Parliament street ,
New Delhi 110001
Apply by: March
Hospital Avenue ,
Mumbai 400020
Apply by: May
17) R D Sethna Scholarship fund Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : : Science, Technology
Duration: Variable
Open to:
Applicants
1. must be of Indian national
2. must have consistently good academic record
Features:
1. Students must furnish guarantee ( in form of guarantor having stipulated
monthly income)
2. Students must furnish life insurance whose value will be decided by the Trust
3. Students must have attained minimum stipulated marks in their school finals
and qualifying exams
Value: Variable
How to apply:
For application forms write to
The Chief Executive,
R D Sethna scholarship fund,
Esplanade house,
29, Waudby road,
Mumbai 400001
Apply by: March
18) Rhodes scholarships Type: scholarships
Subject : : Pure or applied sciences, Law, humanities, Medicine @ Oxford
Duration: 2 years can be extended upto 3 years
Open to:
Applicants
1.may be me men or women but should be between the age of 19 and 25
2. should be unmarried
3.must be citizen of India
4.must hold first class Honours in related discipline
Website:www.rhodesscholar.org
Features:
1. the total number of scholarships is 4
2. This award can be concurrently held along with other awards
3. The selection of the award will be through a personal interview. Travelling
expenses for this interview will be borne by the Rhodes Trust
Value: Annual value 5000
How to apply:
For further details contact
The secretary,
Rhodes scholarships ( India ),
St. Stephens college,
Delhi 110007
Apply by: July
19) Rotary scholarships Type: scholarships
Subject : : Any
Duration: 1 year
Open to:
Applicants
1. should be between 18 to 30 years of age
2. should hold first class honours degree in related discipline
3.work experience is preferred
Features: 1. There are 8 different scholarships administered. They are:
Graduate scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships
Vocational scholarships
Teachers and handicapped scholarships
Journalism scholarships
Freedom from Hunger scholarships
District scholarships
Group study exchange programme
2. Eligibility criteria and notification will appear separately for each
Value: $10,000 + other expenses
How to apply:
contact your nearest Rotary District Governor or write to :
The Governor,
Rotary club of Mumbai,
Red cross Building,
2nd floor,
Shahed Bhagat singh road,
Mumbai-400023
Apply by: July
20) Royal commission overseas science research scholarships Type:
Research scholarships
Subject : : Applied or pure science
Duration: 3 years Max
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience
How to apply:
Value: Variable
How to apply:
For details contact
The Educational Adviser,
Ministry of Human resources development,
Department of Education,
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing,
Shastri Bhavan ,
New Delhi - 110001
Apply by: March
23) Rustomji Hormusji Patuck Trust Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : : Engineering, Technology
Duration: Variable
Open to:
Applicants
1. must be Non-Parsi (For Parsi students, they are running another scheme.)
2. must have first or second class Bachelors
3. must have obtained admission or at least applied
Features:
1. selection through Interview expenses of which should be borne by the student
2. Applicants who have already secured admission will be given preference
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
The secretary,
Parsi Panchayat office,
209 Dr. D N Road ,
Fort,
Mumbai 400001
Apply by: March
24) Sahu Jain Trust scholarships Type: scholarships
Subject : : Engineering and Technology
Duration: Variable
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Bachelors
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
The Secretary,