1. Fair and Lovely Foundation Scholarship 2018
Fair and Lovely Foundation Scholarship 2018 is an initiative of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) which invites applications from the college-going girl candidates only. Girl students studying in coaching classes are also eligible to apply. The total number of scholarships to be disbursed for the year 2018 is 55. Interested candidate must have scored 60% marks or above in class 10 and 12 board examinations.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
- Girl between the age group of 15 to 30 years who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate courses in a government-recognized institution in India.
- Girls who have passed class 12 (Science, Commerce, Arts, Others) and secured a minimum of 60% marks in class 10 and 12 board examinations.
- The family income from all the sources should not be more than INR Six Lakh per annum.
- The girl must be studying in any of the following courses to apply for this scholarship:
- Graduation: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BE/B.Tech, LLB, BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Arch, MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BHM, B.P.Ed, B.Ed, B.SL LL.B, BBA LLB, B.Com. LLB
- Post Graduation: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, ME/M.Tech, LLM, MCA, MBA, M.Pharma, M.Arch, MDS, MHMS, MAMS, MD, MHHM, M.P.Ed, M.Ed, Others
- Coaching Classes: Banking Services, CA-CS-ICWA, CAT-MBA, Civil Services, Government Services, IIT-JEE-Engineering, PMT-AIIMS-MBBS, Language-English Communication
What are the benefits?
One-time scholarship of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 per student.
How can you apply?
The application can be done by following these steps:
Step : Fill the 6-step form.
Step 2: Provide personal details, academic details, reference details etc.
Step 3: The applicants have to write two subjective type questions in about 600 words describing themselves and why they have decided to pursue the chosen course of study and how this scholarship will help them.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form.
Documents Required:
The following documents are required while applying for the scholarship:
- Passport Size Photo
- Id proof (PAN Card, Voter Identity Card, Driver’s License, Aadhar Card, class 10th marks sheet with Photo)
- Class 12th marks sheet
- Age proof
- Class 10 marks sheet
- Proof of Family Income (Valid documents are Government approved certificate, IT Return, BPL card)
- Latest Graduation marks sheet
- Latest college fee receipt
- Admission letter
Note: If the girl student is studying in post graduation courses, the marks of graduation will also be considered.
Selection criteria:
- Application: Girl candidates need to fill an online application form, where they:
- Need to provide personal details, academic details, reference details etc
- Have to answer two subjective questions related to themselves only
- Shortlist: The selected applications will get a percentile ranking based on merit, family income, streams and special criteria such as Physically handicapped, single parent, orphan etc
- Interview: Based on the shortlisting, candidates will be selected for the final telephonic interview round, where:
- An experienced panel of interviewers will take a small 10-15 minutes interview call with all shortlisted candidates
- Interview language: Hindi/English & South Indian
- Interview questions to be decided with HUL team consultation
- Providing the list of top candidates based on the interview round
- Final scholar selection decision will be with HUL scholarship team
Important Dates:
- Scholarship Application opening date: 1st September 2018
- Scholarship Application closing day (Online): 30th October 2018
- Shortlisting and finalist declaration: 10th November 2018
- Finalist Telephonic Round interview Slot booking: 12th November to 22nd November 2018
- Telephonic Interview round: 15th November to 6th December 2018
- Result declaration: Mid week of December 2018
- Scholar onboarding: documentation etc: Till 15th Jan 2019
- Fund disbursement: 1st week of Feb 2019
Terms & Conditions for Scholarship:
- Class 12 passed: PCM, PCB, PCMB, Commerce, Arts, others
- Graduation: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BE/B.Tech, LLB, BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Arch, MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BHM, B.P.Ed, B.Ed, B.SL LL.B, BBA LLB, B.Com. LLB
- Post Graduation: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, ME/M.Tech, LLM, MCA, MBA, M.Pharma, M.Arch, MDS, MHMS, MAMS, MD, MHHM, M.P.Ed, M.Ed, Others
- Coaching Classes: Banking Services, CA-CS-ICWA, CAT-MBA, Civil Services, Government Services, IIT-JEE-Engineering, PMT-AIIMS-MBBS, Language-English Communication
Note: The total number of scholarship seats are 55 and the breakup of scholarships in Graduation, Post Graduation and Coaching would be decided later with HUL team consultation
2. Hindustan Times Scholarship 2018
Hindustan Times invites applications for Hindustan Times Scholarship Programme 2018 from students studying in class 5 to 10 residing in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. The aim of the scholarship is to recognize and reward the brightest young minds.
This year’s essay topic: “Are we too dependent on our computers and mobile phones; if yes, how can we reduce the addiction?”
Who can apply for this scholarship?
- Students studying in classes 5th to 10th in Mumbai
- Students studying in classes 5th to 9th in Pune and Chandigarh
- Should have scored more than 60% in their last year’s final examination
What are the benefits?
The winners will be felicitated at a special award function.
- 60 students will be selected from Mumbai and will be given a scholarship of INR 50,000 each.
- 35 students will be selected from Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali, and will be given a scholarship of INR 25,000 each.
- 25 students will be selected from Pune and will be given a scholarship of INR 25,000 each.
How can you apply?
Steps to apply:
- Step 1: Click here to apply.
- Step 2: Fill the form online, attach pictures of 5 HT Scholarship filled in Quiz cuttings and submit the form online OR download the nomination form, fill it and send it along with the essay and any 5 HT Scholarship quiz cuttings to the following addresses:
For Mumbai – All For Kids, 8, Ground Floor, Pranav Building, Juhu Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai 400054.
For Pune – HT Scholarship Programme, HT Media Ltd., 504 / 505 City Tower, Boat Club Road, Pune 411001.
For Punjab and Haryana – HT Media Ltd., HT Scholarship Programme, C – 164 – 165 Industrial Focal Point Phase – VIII B, SAS Nagar, (Mohali), Punjab 160071.
Application to scholarships can also be made through:
- Forms published in newspaper Hindustan Times Mumbai Pune, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula Edition
- Forms distributed in schools by HT Media Limited representatives
Documents Required:
- An essay as the applicant’s entry
- Previous year’s academic record
- 5 HT Scholarship quiz cuttings from the newspaper
Selection criteria:
The winners will be selected basis the participant’s academic and overall achievement, assessment in the essay and an interview session taken by Hindustan Times Media Limited panelists.
Terms & Conditions:
- The successful students shall be required to get the Terms and Conditions signed by their parents/guardian before accepting the scholarship amount.
- The successful students will be given the scholarship amount in a Junior Kotak Mahindra bank account, opened in the name of the winner.
3. College Board India Scholars Program 2018-19
College Board – the non–profit organization that owns the SAT college entrance exam – invites applications for the College Board India Scholars Program 2018-19. The program gives an opportunity to top performers in SAT to get up to 100% tuition fee waiver. Additionally, students can also get an opportunity to take the sat for free this year. The academically talented but economically weaker students from India who score above a certain level in SAT will be designated as College Board India Scholars. The education of these College Board India Scholars will be co-funded by the College Board and India Alliance Members.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Eligibility for 100% SAT Fee Reduction:
- Be a resident of India
- Be a student in Class 12 for session 2018–19
- Have an annual household income of less than INR 600,000
Eligibility for full College tuition scholarship:
- Be a resident of India
- Be a student in Class 12 for session 2018–19
- Have an annual household income of less than INR 400,000
- Be a Top Performer in SAT exam (score of 1350 or more out of 1600)
- Apply for admission to participating Indian universities
- Receive admission and enrol at a participating Indian university
What are the benefits?
The top performers in SAT 2018 fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be designated as College Board India Scholars. These scholars will receive the following benefits:
- Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the expected time to complete the degree.
- Up to INR 160,000 will be covered by the College Board and the rest will be covered by the Alliance members.
- Students are eligible to receive the same amount each year until the completion of their degree in case of consistent academic performance.
How can you apply?
Receive a 100% SAT Fee reduction and apply for the scholarship by following the below steps-
Step 1: Register or Log in here to begin filling the application
Step 2: Fill in all the details and upload the necessary documents
Step 3: You will now receive a voucher code in your registered Email
Step : Visit the official SAT exam website and sign up to apply for SAT
Step 5: Redeem the discount voucher while making the payment
Step 6: Upload the SAT confirmation email to Buddy4Study
Step 7: Take the SAT on the assigned date at your selected centre
Documents Required:
You will need to upload the following along with your application:
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Family Income Proof
- Address Proof
- Identity Proof
- 11th Marksheet
Note: You must also upload the SAT confirmation email once you register for it on the College Board website
Selection Criteria:
The College Board India Scholars will be selected solely on the basis of performance in the SAT 2018.
Terms & Conditions:
FREE SAT is only for eligible students sitting for the December 2018 and March 2019 test.
4. Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship 2018
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) invites applications for Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship from outstanding engineers to encourage, support and recognize translational research and achieve excellence in innovation, engineering and technology development.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
To be eligible for the fellowship, an applicant must:
- Be an Indian national working in India in different capacities of engineering profession at reputed public-funded institutions.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree and an adequate professional qualification.
- Have minimum 5 years of service left at the parent organization as on the date of award.
- Not be in receipt of any other fellowship. (If in case, the applicant gets selected, he/she has to opt for only one fellowship in the event of different fellowship applications.)
How can you apply?
To apply for the Fellowship, the applicants need to adopt the following steps:
Step 2: The nominations should be sent by the Heads of Organisations/Institutions, Fellows/Presidents of National Science/Engineering Academies, SS Bhatnagar Awardees, and JC Bose Awardees.
Terms & Conditions:
Award Details
- Fellowship amount of INR 25,000 per month along with the regular income.
- Research grant of INR 15 Lac per annum to be utilized for engineering, research and innovation activities including consumables, manpower hiring, national/international travel for research purposes, etc.
- An overhead of INR 1 Lac per annum to the hosting Institute.
Note: As per the Government of India’s IT rule, the fellowship amount is taxable.
Duration of Fellowship:
- Initially, the fellowship is tenable for three years that can be extended up to two more years based on the performance of the fellows.
- The maximum duration to hold the fellowship is 5 years.
Selection criteria:
A specially constituted search-cum-selection expert committee is responsible for the selection of fellowship winners. The selections of 10 fellows will be made periodically i.e. twice a year.
5. Tata Trusts Scholarship for D.Ed. & B.Ed. 2018-19
The Tata Trusts Scholarship for D.Ed. & B.Ed. 2018-19 is an excellent opportunity for students in Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and North-East (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) to receive support in tuition fee and other related fees for pursuing D.Ed. & B.Ed. courses. Offered by Tata Trusts, this scholarship programme is open only for the current academic year.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a resident of either Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra or North-East (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura).
- Have scored at least 60% marks in the last academic year.
- Be interested in pursuing D.Ed. or B.Ed.
What are the benefits?
The students selected for this scholarship will receive a fee waiver for tuition fee and other related fees paid to the institute/university.
Documents Required:
- Attested mark sheet(s)
- Fee receipt
- Letter from college as per specimen
- Bank details (cancelled cheque/passbook)
Selection Criteria:
Based on merit, the applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. The interview will be either conducted in person at Mumbai or through Skype (candidates should create a Skype id if they do not own one).
Terms & Conditions:
- The scholarship is open only for the current academic year and is applicable for studies in India (2018-2019).
- Applicants need to upload the scanned copies of all the required documents.
- Documents except the ones requested as well as unclear/manipulated documents will be treated as void. Hence, such documents won’t be accepted.
- Candidates should be aware of the fact that Tata Trusts have no agents/intermediaries. So individuals claiming themselves to be associated with Tata Trusts and demanding a share from the grant should not be trusted. Such individuals must be brought to the notice of Tata Trusts Office immediately.
- The final decision on the award of scholarships rests with the Trustees.
- Applicants will not have access to the form after submission.
Apply for Tata Trusts Scholarship here
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