NRI’s offered scholarships
http://arifmaricar.blogspot.com/2010/03/nris-offered-scholarships.html
June 10 last date for receipt of applications The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India has announced the Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC 2010-2011) to assist children/wards of PIOs / NRIs to pursue undergraduate courses in several disciplines in India. The Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL), a Government of India Enterprise, has been designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the SPDC.
The following are the highlights of the SPDC 2010-2011 :
- 100 scholarships are being offered for undergraduate courses in several disciplines including Engineering/Architecture/Technology, Humanities/Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management-BBA/BBM, Computer-BCA, Journalism, Hotel Management, Agriculture/Animal Husbandry, Sciences, Law, etc. - The programme is open only to PIOs/NRIs from the specified 40 countries, including Kuwait, having a larger concentration of Indian Diaspora.
- 50 percent of the scholarship would be reserved for PIOs. However, in the event of non-availability of suitable PIO candidates, the unfilled slots could be assigned to NRI candidates.
- NRI candidates would be eligible for the grant of scholarship only if their total family income per month does not exceed an amount equivalent to US $2,250 (US dollars two thousand two hundred and fifty only).
- Children ot NRIs should have pursued at least three years of education inclusive of 11th & 12th or equivalent (not beyond), in a foreign country during the last six years, and should have passed the qualifying examination abroad.
n The last date for receipt of duly filled-in application forms in the prescribed format by Ed.CIL is 10th June 2010.
- PIO/NRI students already studying in India on a self-financing basis or under any other arrangement will not be eligible under this scheme, which is open only for fresh admissions in the first semester/year of undergraduate courses.
- Candidates would be selected on the basis of their performances in the qualifying examination (equivalent to plus 2 stage in India) which decides the eligibility to apply for the scholarship scheme. The candidates would also have to fulfill all the criteria prescribed for the purpose.
The guidelines and the application form can be downloaded from http://www.educationindia4u.nic.in/shared/downloaditems/Img180.pdf
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Application form for Post Metric Scholarship for Muslim Minority
Application form for Post Metric Scholarship for Muslim Minority.
The last date for submission is extended,it' s now on 2nd march 2010.
For more details please visit the website http://www.dirhe. org.in/
Documents Required :
1. One copy of passport size photograph should be pasted on application form with across signature.
[ To be pasted on the Application Form. Do not attach seperate additional photo.]
2. Attested certificates of educational qualification as filled up in para 11.
[ para 11 displayed on Application Form.]
3.Income declaration - affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10/- or revenue stamp of Rs.10/-and income certificate from the employer, if applicable.
4. Proof of permanent residence.
Note : Please fill the form and send it to address below or you can submit it to your respective schools/colleges. ....
Contact Details :
Director, Higher Education
Central Building,
Pune - 411001 M.S. (India)
Phone No. : 020-26130627
020-26051512
020-26122119
Fax No. : 020-26111153
Email : info@dirhe.org. in
The last date for submission is extended,it' s now on 2nd march 2010.
For more details please visit the website http://www.dirhe. org.in/
Documents Required :
1. One copy of passport size photograph should be pasted on application form with across signature.
[ To be pasted on the Application Form. Do not attach seperate additional photo.]
2. Attested certificates of educational qualification as filled up in para 11.
[ para 11 displayed on Application Form.]
3.Income declaration - affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10/- or revenue stamp of Rs.10/-and income certificate from the employer, if applicable.
4. Proof of permanent residence.
Note : Please fill the form and send it to address below or you can submit it to your respective schools/colleges. ....
Contact Details :
Director, Higher Education
Central Building,
Pune - 411001 M.S. (India)
Phone No. : 020-26130627
020-26051512
020-26122119
Fax No. : 020-26111153
Email : info@dirhe.org. in
Monday, January 25, 2010
Scholarships for Indian Muslims
Scholarships for Indian Muslims
GOVERNMENT
Government of India: http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/schemes.asp
Andhra Pradesh: http://apsmfc.com/
Bihar: http://minoritywelfare.bih.nic.in/Scholarships.htm
Chandigarh: http://www.chdeducation.gov.in/Scholarship%20Schemes.pdf
Delhi: http://www.scstwelfare..delhigovt.nic.in/
Goa: http://www.goasocialwelfare.com/postmatrix.htm
Gujarat: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/english/content.asp?cid=133
http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/english/dc/centrally_sponsored_schemes_eng.htm
Himachal Pradesh: http://www.himachal.nic.in/welfare/
Kerala: http://www.collegiateedu.kerala.gov.in/
Madhya Pradesh: http://www.mp.gov.in/bcwelfare/
Orissa: http://www.orissa.gov.in/stsc/Minority_scholarship/postmatric_scholarshi...
Pondicherry: http://socwelfare.pondicherry.gov.in/postmatricscholarships.htm
Rajasthan: http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/MinoScho/MinoScho.htm
Uttar Pradesh: http://minoritywelfare.up.nic..in/
West Bengal: http://www.wbmdfc.org/
ORGANIZATIONS
Aamir Mustafa Kidwai Trust
Contact Person: Mrs Aziza Kidwai
B-28, West End Colony, New Delhi - 110021; Tel. 011-24670009, Mob: 09868679107
Scheme: Financial assistance for pursuing higher studies to needy and meritorious persons belonging to educationally backward minorities.
Abdul Qayum Fellowship at Portland State University, USA
Provides for a student from Aligarh Muslim University or Shibli National College in India to apply for support to pursue any graduate degree offered with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with preference to be given to students seeking a degree in Economics and with demonstrated financial need. The College is providing a matching tuition waiver.
http://www..gsr.pdx.edu/ogs_funding_scholarships.html
Aga Khan Foundation (UK)
Aga Khan Foundation, Sarojini House, 6 Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi 110001
Scheme: University study in the UK for grad and post grad programmes
http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html
Agha Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
for study of architecture at MIT and Harvard
Scheme: Three scholarships awarded every year for research & investigation in Architecture of the Muslim world.
http://web.mit.edu/akpia/www/
Al-Ameen Charitable fund Trust Super tannery (I) Ltd.
Jajmau Road, Jajmau, Kanpur - 208 010 (U.P.)
Scheme: Post Metric Scholarship for higher education
Al-Ameen Scholarships
UG-12, Essel House, 10-Asaf Ali road, New Delhi 110002 OR
76A/1; Okhla Main Bazar, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110025; Tel: 26845691, Fax: 26839968
Scheme: Scholarship for students securing more than 50% marks in IXth and Xth standard. Girls studying from Vth standard may also be considered.
Aligarh Alumnis Scholarships
Application Forms can be downloaded from the Federation's Website (http://www.aligs.org).
1. AMU Alumni Association, Australia (open to all, about 30 Scholarships)
2. AMU Alumni Association, California (open to all, about 150 Scholarships)
3. The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC
i) 14 Scholarships specific for students from ASSAM (Endowed by Mr. Zouqul Choudhary)
ii) 07 Sabah Memorial Scholarships (Specific for Law Students. Endowed by Mrs. Akhtar Quraishi & Dr. Sayeed Quraishi)
iii) 86 Scholarships (open to all) Endowed by different individuals.
iv) 03 Scholarships (open to all) Endowed by Mr. S. A. Raza.
4. Sultan Jahan Begum Scholarship (Oman, open to all, about 60 Scholarships)
5. Dr. S. M. Raza & Others Scholarships (Muscat, open to all)
6. Dr. E. R. Ansari Scholarships (Abu Dhabi, open to all about 8 Scholarships)
6. Begum Khalida Naheed & MSUS' Scholarship (open to all)
7. Aligarh Alumni Association of New England: http://www.aaane.us/
Provides scholarship to AMU graduates applying for admissions to US colleges for post-graduation.
All India Talent Identification And Promotion Trust
#7, SRK Garden, Jayanagar (E), Bangalore-41 Tel. 080-56969672, 6646861
Email: admin@aitipt.org; aitipt@yahoo.co.in
AMM Arunachalam-Lakshmi Achi Scholarship
AMM Foundation, Parry House, Third Floor, 43 Moore Street, Chennai 600001.
Asma Foundation (Regd)
Hospital Road
Distt. Madhubani, Bihar 847211
Basic Research, Education And Development (BREAD)
Invites applications for financial aid from the students who had excelled in public exams, but could not afford to study further.
During the year 2004-05, BREAD will offer scholarships in science and technology : Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Polytechnics, Mathematics and Sciences.
BREAD and North South Foundation (NSF) have awarded over 2,000 Scholarships over the years.
The eligibility criteria include : a family income of less than Rs,38,000
(Rs.26,000 in rural areas) ; top five per cent ranks in Common Entrance Tests (CET) of 85 per cent marks in intermediate or equivalent examination with relaxation of five per cent to rural and girl students in ranks/percentages ; rank of first attempt preferred; coming from Government or Government aided schools only; first year students in the course of study chosen; students eligible for other scholarships will not normally be eligible for BREAD scholarships. Shortlised candidates will be interviewed before the final selection.
The application form for Andhra Pradesh could be had from Ch. Hanumantha Rao, 204 Megha Apts, 2-1-253 Nallakunta, Hydreabad - 500 044 by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with rank card of CET or mark sheet of intermediate or equivalent examination this year. The deadline for filing of applications is July 31.
Sri M. Siva Ram Prasad, BREAD,401, Diamond House Adjacent to Amrutha Hills Punjagutta, Hyderabad-500 082
Bharat Seva Trust
12 A, Connaught Place New Delhi-110001;
Tel. 23323917
Central Wakf Council
14/173, Jam Nagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110011;
Tel. 23384465; Fax. 23070881;
Email: central_wakf_council@vsnl.net
Web: http://www.wbmdfc.org/wakf/index.html
Criteria: Father's Annual income not more than Rs 75000.00 per annum.
Scheme: Scholarship to students of B.E., M.B.B.S, B.D.S, B.Sc., A.M.D.Sc (Alig), M.B.A., M.Sc., L.L.B., Scholarship Rs 6000.00 per annum
The Children Foundation
Students studying from the V to the XII standard
Post Box No -5007, Chennai - 600090 Tamil Nadu
info@childrenfoundation.net
Activities mainly in the state of Kerala
Provide scholarship for academically excellent student who lack the financial freedom in choosing and building their career
http://www.childrenfoundation.net/apply.html
Crescent Educational Foundation
B.61 C K Road, Chanpatana, Bangalore Dist.Karnataka, email : crescent@asia.com ; Tel ++91-80-7251143 / 54443; Mobile ++91-9844143530; PRO: Mr. Syed Ajmal
Criteria : Students from Muslim community (irrespective of any school of thought) but he/she must be from Chanpatana city only
Scheme: Scholarship to students of professional courses.
Dawodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Educational Trust
42, Ibrahim Md. Merchant Road, Dhadah Khadak, Mumbai 400 029, E-mail: assurfam@vsnl.com
Danish Education Trust(R)
To Karnataka students studying in the following courses in Karnataka:
Law, Journalism, Economics
or Students appearing for II year PUC and Karnataka CET 2008, seeking admission to 1st year BE & MBBS courses.
Danish Educational Trust
No. 85, Sheriff House, Richmond Road, Next to Karnataka State
Hajj Committee Office, Bangalore - 560025.
Phone: 080 – 41121281.
Email: danishtrust@gmail.com
info@danishtrust.co.in
www.danishtrust.co.in
Dawodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Educational Trust
42, Ibrahim Md. Merchant Road, Dhadah Khadak, Mumbai 400 029,
E-mail: assurfam@vsnl.com
Delhi Wakf Board
Near Bachchon Ka Ghar, Daryaganj, Delhi 110006
Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust
4, Gul Mohar Avenue, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)
B-41, Qutab Institutional Area, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016, Phone: 2696 4290, 2696 5211 Fax: 2696 4580, E-mail:inquiry@faeaindia.org
Criteria: Undergraduate studies in Arts / Commerce / Science / Medical / Engineering and other technical and professional discipline at any University / Institution / College of students choice anywhere in India.
Eligibility: 1. Indian Nationals. 2. Students who are currently in Class XII or have passed Class XII from a recognised board in India. Those in the 1st year of the undergraduate course (any discipline) are also eligible to apply.
Scope: Tuition fee, maintenance allowance or hostel/mess charges and other allowances to cover travel, clothing and books. Scholarships are tenable up to a maximum of five years. All grants are renewed annually based on Scholars good academic performance.
How to apply: Use form available at http://www.faeaindia.org.
Education Support: portal of scholarship by HRD ministry.
Foundation for Social Care
Director, Scholarship programme: Ziaur-Rahman Siddiqui
185/A Johari Farm, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110 025. Tel.: (011) 26317311; fsc_admin@rediffmail.com
fscscholarship@yahoo.co.in; www.fscwecare.org ;
THIS LIST IS SPONSORED BY TWOCIRCLES.NET
GBK Charitable Trust
Scheme: Poor students studying MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, BE, B. Tech, LLB, BCA, MCA, MBA, MA, M. Com, B. Ed, M. Ed, Ph. D (for research material), nursing, polytechnic, graduation, inter, TTC., ITI., Distance education, post graduation.
Eligibility: In the previous subjects must have at least 60% marks.
One person is eligible from family.
However for orphans two members can be apply.
The monthly income should not exceed by Rs. 4000.
Address: Giyasuddin babukhan, Chairman and Managing Trustee, GBK Charitable Trust, Begum pet, Hyderabad.
H. E. H. The Nizam Charitable Trust
Haveli Manjli Begum, Shah Ali Banda,Hyderabad-2
Hamdard Educational Society
(For Science At Secondary Level)
Talimabad, Sangam Vihar New Delhi 110062; Tel: (011) 6085063 - 6085064 Email: inquiry@jamiahamdard.edu
Hashmi Human Resources Development Society
Qazi Zada, Amroha - 244221 (U.P.) Tel: 05922-262417; Fax: 05922-250207
Email: info@hashmi.com; info@hashmitrust.com; Web: http://www.hashmitrust.com
Criteria / Condition: Economically weak & brilliant in studies
Scheme: Yearly
The award covers: Partial Academic expenses
Trust's President: Sakhira Begum
Contact Person: Hakeem Sirajuddin Hashmi
Human Welfare Trust
Dawat Nagar, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
Human Welfare Trust
195, A. F. Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi- 110025
Phone: 6822199, email: sidheeqhassn@gmail.com
A limited number of loan scholarships are available for the poor and meritorious students pursuing higher studies for the under mentioned courses in Indian Universities:
1. MSW(Master of Social Work)
2. MA Sociology
3. MA Psychology
4. MA Economics
5. MCJ/MA/PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
6. LLM (Master in Law)
7. MA Public Administration
8. MA Rural Development
9. MA Education Management
10. MBA/MA Financial Management
11. MBA Rural Management
12. MBA/MA Hospital Administration
13. MA Human Rights
14. MA Peace and Conflict Resolution
15. MBA/MA Human Resource Management
16. MA/PG Diploma in Disaster Management
17. MBA/MA/PG Diploma in NGO Management
18. PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling
19. PG Diploma in Rural Development
20. Diploma in Film Technology
21. PG Diploma in Development Communication
For details Contact:
Secretary, Human Welfare Trust
D-307, A. F. Enclave
Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi-110 025
Email: sidheeqhassan@gmail.com
Institute of Objective Studies
P.O. Box No.9725, 162-Joga Bai Extension, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025, INDIA; Phone: 011-26981187, 26987467, 26989253, Fax: 91-11-26981104, manzoor@ndf.vsnl.net.in, http://www.iosworld.org/schol..htm
Students of jurisprudence and law
Scholarship in Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS)
Scholarship for Language Promotion (SLP)
Scholarship for Madrasa Students Opting Social Sciences and Humanities (SMS)
Schedule: The announcement for scholarship programme is generally made during the month of July and interviews of short listed candidates are conducted in November every year.
Islamic Development Bank [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia]
Daily Star, 103, St John's Church Road, Bangalore - 560005
Criteria: Merit-cum-means
Scheme: Islamic Development Bank grants scholarship for poor Muslim students of India seeking admission in degree courses of Medicine, Engineering (all branches), Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, food Tech. Business Administration and Accountancy, interest Free Loan Scholarship refundable in easy installments when employment starts.
For 3 yeears PhD in Science & Technology in IDB member countries. Contact:
Muslim Education Trust
E-3, Abul Fazal Enclave
Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110 025
email: metdelhi@rediffmail.com
http://www.isdb.org
Jamiat-Ulama-e-Hind
1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002; Ph. 23311455, 3317729
Criteria: Needy and meritorious students
Scheme: Mujahid Millat Educational Scholarship to meritorious students seeking admission to Engineering (civil, Elec., Electronics, Computer), M.C.A, Chartered Accountant.
Karnataka State Minorities Commission: for Karanataka residents
Scholarships given to students studying Technical or Professional courses at Undergraduate (BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, BTech (Agri), BSc (Agri), BVSc&AH, MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, BNYS,) / Post graduate (ME, MTech, MD, MS, MDS, MCA, MBA, MSc (Agri), MVSc&AH ) in an recognized institution.
http://www.karmin.in/applicationformdownload.html
Maulana Azad Education Foundation
Social Justice Service Centre,
Mahila Imdad Committee,
Opposite New Delhi Railway Reservation Centre,
Chelmsford Road, New Delhi - 110055;
Phone/Fax: 011-23583788, 23583789
Application for Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Girls can be submitted in between 1st July to 30th September every year.
MESCO
Educational Aid for the students above & below S.S.C.: It is a one time aid given to financially backward students based on their need.
High Cost Education Loan Scholarship (HCELS): HCELS provides interest free loan scholarships to eligible, financially deserving and meritorious students, who intend to take admission in the first year of the professional full time course or are already pursuing their studies in professional full time course
Admn.Office: 4, Sayeed House, 1st floor, 63/65, V. S. Marg, Mahim, Mumbai - 400 016; Tel 91 - 22 - 2445 5365 / 2444 4339 / 2444 8637; Fax 91 - 22 - 2444 0857; Email mescotrust@mescotrust.org
M.P. Backward and Minorities Welfare Department
http://www.mp.gov.in/bcwelfare/forms.htm
Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science, The
Darul Fikr 44, Ahmad Nagar , Dodhpur Aligharh-202002;
Tel 0571 2701209
Muslim Educational Trust
E-3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi -110025
Criteria: Only students of U.P. , M.P., Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, West Bengal and Western States
Scheme: Loan Scholarship for the professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Management, M.C.A., B.C.A. Chartered Accountancy and Cost Accountancy, Repayment of the loan shall be due and will commence after the students has completed his education and settled or after the expire of one year of completion of education/course, whichever is earlier.
Scholarship for Medical & Engineering courses, and PhD studies.
http://www.metdelhi.org/
Muslim Hands
148-164 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5JE; United Kingdom; www.muslimhands.org; contact@muslimhands.org
Applications from overseas Muslim students to study in the UK are occasionally considered by the Trust. Please note that the Trust does not have a particular focus on this area of grant-making. Applications in writing to S Bashir at the address
Muslim India Education and Cultural Trust, The
Ehsan House Road 6B, Rajendar Nagar, Patna-800016 OR Mr Syed Shahabuddin, IPS (Retd) Ex MP (Trustee) D-250 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110025; Tel: 26326780, Fax: 16327346; Email: muslim@del3.vsnl.net.in
Criteria : Means-cum-Merit
Scheme: Islamic Association of North America Offers means cum Merit Scholarship to Muslim students. Grant-in-aid for higher and professional courses, coaching for civil Services and admission to Medical/Engineering Colleges.
Muslim World League Secretariat General Education Affair
No. 40, P. O. Box 537, Makkah- Al-Mukarramah, KSA Tel: 5422733 Fax: 5436619/5444787
Criteria: Recommendation from either a person or an organization trusted by Rabita. Non-receipt of scholarship from any other institution
Scheme: Scholarship for B.Sc. Programme in Arabic or Islamic Course holding a general Secondary School Certificate or it's equivalent
National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
1, Taimoor Nagar, Opp D996, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110065; Tel: 011-26326051/57/58/59; Fax: 011-26325651; Website:nmdfc.org
Nakadar Foundation
Pir Bordi Chakla KADI 382715 Distt Mehsana, North Gujarat
Scheme: Every year Gold Medal is awarded to Muslim students of High School and Intermediate of each state who secure more than 75% marks. (Three top students from each state and the country.)
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National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
1, Taimoor Nagar, Opp D996, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110065;
Tel: 011-26326051/57/58/59;
Fax: 011-26325651;
H. E. H. The Nizam Charitable Trust
Haveli Manjli Begum, Shah Ali Banda,
Hyderabad-500002
North South Foundation
Applications can be obtained by writing to:
Mr. S.Ramanathan,
#17, North St, Kalai Nagar
Madurai - 625014
Ph: 0452-2640678
E-Mail: ramrajam2002@yahoo.com
Scholarships are given by "NORTH SOUTH FOUNDATION" of USA, based on exam grades and family situation. The annual family income should be less than Rs 38000 in urban areas and Rs 26000 in rural areas. The scholarship amount mostly covers 100% of tuition fees and ranges from Rs 5000 to Rs 10000 per year.
If called for an interview, 50% of the travel cost will be reimbursed.
The North South Foundation provides scholarships to needy children who display academic excellence in India. The Foundation has distributed more than 2,000 scholarships to students who need financial support to pursue their quest for knowledge in engineering, medicine, polytechnic, science and other fields. The scholarship is an annual award and not a one-time payment. The student is eligible for the scholarship until graduation as long as the high academic standards are maintained.
Main office in India:
Mr Ch Hanumantha Rao,
204 Megha Apts, 2-1-253
Nallakunta, Hyderabad , AP 500 044
Phone: 40-2763-1963 (R)
chrao04@sify.com
Regional offices in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Katihar, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mau, North East States (Assam), Pune, Trivandrum. Click here for individual centers contact addresses.
R D Sethna Scholarship Fund
29, H Somani Marg, Fort
Mumbai - 400001
Prerana(supported by Infosys foundation)
Bright students coming from poor financial background who have finished their 10th standard this year (April 2009) and scored more than 80%.
The NGO is conducting a written test and those who clear the test will be eligible for financial help for their further studies.
580, shubhakar, 44th cross,1st main Road,Jayanagar 7th block
Bangalore-mob no- 9900906338(saraswat i)
Mr.Shivkumar( 9986630301) - Hanumanth Nagar office
Ms.Bindu (9964534667) -Yeshwantpur office
Punjab Wakf Board
50, Sardar Patel Marg, AMBALA
(Only For Students Of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh)
Rabitah Al-Alami Al-Islami
P.O. Box No. 537, Mekkah, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (966-2) 5422733 Fax: (966-2) 5446700
S H A Ziauddin Trust
P O Box 777 Guildford GU2 7GW, UK
Applications from anyone studying, or wishing to study, on courses in science, agriculture or environmental protection, and willing to use their skills for the benefit of the peoples of the Indian sub-continent (I.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) will be considered at all times of the year. Successful applicants will generally be sent an award of about £500. Please note that this Trust receives far more applications than it is able to support. Applicants should write for an application form to the contact, giving brief details about themselves, their course and their future plans. If appropriate, an application form and explanatory letter will be sent to them in response to which they can give further details. Contact: R B Viccajee, Secretary
Mr. M R Sherwani
12-A Connaught place New Deihi 110001
Criteria: On the basis of information furnished by the school/college (Only First Divisioners are expected to get the cash prize/award)
Scheme: Sherwani Award to outstanding students who have passed out High School/ Intermediate Examination of any board.
Students Islamic Trust (SIT)
Islamic Development Bank [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia] (IDB)
E-3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110 025;
Tel. 2692 7004; Fax: 2328 2834;
E-mail: sitdelhi@rediffmail.com;
Website: http://www.sit-india.org
The Student Islamic Trust:
Scholarship for IIT JEE preparation for financially weak .
The whole Programme is divided into four phases; Each phase is followed by one week of preparatory leave for Phase Test. Any of the Phase Test may be considered as "Reshuffling Test", i.e. student's batch can be changed as per his/her performance in these tests to maintain the homogeneous level of competence among students. In this regard decision of concerned authorities will be final and binding.
The total fees of this course will be 55,000/- which will be paid by the Student Islamic Trust to the deserving candidates.
http://www.sit-india.org .
Mohd Saifullah Rizwan
Executive Secretary
011-26941028, 999063012
Ta'awun Trust
162, Jogabai Ext., Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi - 110025
Talent Promotion Taawun Trust
3, Palmgrove Road, Victoria Layout, Bangalore-56004
(Only For Students Of Karnataka)
Tamil Nadu Post Matric Scholarship to Minority Students Pursuing XI std. to Ph.D. Level
Commissioner of Minorities Welfare and Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic
Development Corporation Ltd.,
Chennai - 600 002
U.P. Minorities Financial and Development Corporation Ltd.
746, 7th Floor, Jawahar Bhawan, Lucknow 226001 Or District Minorities Welfare
Officer of the concerned, District
Scheme: Interest Free Loan for talented and needy students of minorities seeking admission to Medical, Technical and Professional courses such as Management, Tourism etc.
UNIFIED COUNCIL
# 16-11-17/B/2/2, Saleem Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad - 500 036.
Phones : 040-24545862,24557708,55106095, Fax: 24542215
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For 10+1 & 10+2 students : This is an excellent similation test for students, who are preparing for IIT/AIEEE/All Engineering Entrance exams & AIIMS / JIPMER/AFMC/All Medical Entrance exams.
TEST CENTRES: Spread across the Nation over 200 centres. Exam fee : Rs.100/-
* For a free prospectus and application form send us a self addressed envelop (stamped Rs.5)
United Mass Media Association
161-F Joga Bai Extn. Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
Criteria: Needy and meritorious students
Scheme: Few Scholarships of Rs 1000.00 per month to students of Journalism and Mass Communication
Waqf Women Foundation
No. 530, 5th Floor, M.S. Building, Vidhan Vidhi, Bangalore, Karnataka
Scheme: Scholarships for female Muslim students for medical courses (MBBS, BUMS), dental engineering and Ded (TCH).
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP : WBMDFC has been notified as the implementing agency of the "Post Matric Scholership Scheme" by the Govt. of West Bengal. Application format and other scheme details can be downloaded from this link. Application duly filled in alongwith requisite documents should be submitted to:
the Managing Director,
West Bengal Minorities Dev. & Fin. Corporation,
Bhabani Bhavan (2nd Floor,W), Alipore, Kolkata-700 027
http://www.wbmdfc.org/
World Assembly Of Muslim Youth (WAMY)
P. O. Box No. 10845, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (966-1) 4641663/4641669 Fax: (966-1) 464171/4641676
Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh
Scholarships for postgraduate studies in medical or related fields from
Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh, Medical Research Centre, Hospital Avenue,
Mumbai-400020.
COACHING FOR MUSLIM STUDENTS:
#It is not necessary that the following organizations/institutes offer coaching only to Muslim students.
In alphabetical order:
Alif Academy: Career guidance and counseling at the beginning of academic year. No coaching courses or regular classes.
Contact Person: (Haji) Husain Ali Dharamsi
Address: 53/ 3, Kantharia Mahal, LBS Marg, Kamani, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070
Mob. (0) 989 210 8249; Email: husainali_dharamsi@yahoo.co.in
Coaching and Guidance Centre, AMU
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Scheme:
Group A
1. Civil Services
2. P.C.S (U.P., M.P., Rajasthan)
3. Indian Engineering. Services
4. Indian Economic/Statistical Services
5. Indian Forest Services
6. Judicial Services Examination
7. Coaching for language improvement
Group B
1. SSC, Combined Graduate Level Examination,
2. Asstt. Commandants Central Police Organisation
3. Probationary Officer
4. Bank, L.I.C, G.I.C, Excise & Income Tax
5. Railways, U.P.S.C.(SCRAS)
6. Asstt. Grade- Asstt Grade Administrative Officers
7. NDA, Sub Inspector, Prelim Exam, C.D.S, S.I.S.
8. Combined Entrance Test ( M.B.A., M.l.B.M, M.F.C., M.T.A., M.S.W.)
Group C
1. B-Tech
2 . Pre- Medical Test Note:
Note:
1. Coaching Programme will be of three months.
2. Stipends available for selected students
3. Selection on merit plus personality test.
4. Application invited on prescribed form.
Crescent career Guidance and Coaching Centre
Seethakathi, Vandalur, Chennai - 600048
Phone: 044-22751155
Scheme: Free coaching and lodging for weaker sections, Particularly Muslims for IAS exam. Separate hostel for boys and girls.
Crescent Educational Foundation
B.61 C K Road, Chanpatana, Bangalore Dist.Karnataka, email : crescent@asia.com ; Tel ++91-80-7251143 / 54443; Mobile ++91-9844143530; PRO: Mr. Syed Ajmal
Criteria : Students from Muslim community (irrespective of any school of thought) but he/she must be from Chanpatana city only
Scheme: Coaching for Xth grade, guidance for professional courses.
Education and Career Guidance Center (ECGC)
Panoor, Pallana P.O. Alappuzha District
Kerala State PIN 690515
Chief Coordinator Mr. Abdul Khader (Basheer)
Tel. 0477-229-7614 (Home)
Organize career guidance programs for students starting from high school
level. A small library. CIGI (Career Information Guidance India) will help ECGC in this program by sending their resource persons for handling these sessions.
Hamdard Study Circle
Talimabad, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi 110062
Scheme: Coaching for Minorities Selection on the basis of examination and interview
India Islamic Cultural Centre
Started in 2008, the aim of this coaching programme is to provide all the facilities during the coaching period to the financially weak deserving candidates of minority community.
87 - 88, Lodhi Estate
New Delhi - 110 003 India
Ph: +91 11 43535353 - 57
Fax: +91 11 43535358
email: info@iiccentre.org
http://www..iiccentre.org/civil_service_choaching.htm
Larkspur House of Learning
(Peronalised Coaching Centre)
3/4, Berlie Street Cross, Langford town, Bangalore
Tel. 080-22727183, 9880711736
Momin' Students Welfare Trust
MSW Career Guidance & Information Center, # 157 / A, 4th Cross, Behind Naseem PolyClinic, Ilyasnagar, J.P. Nagar Post, Bangalore - 78; Email: msw_trust@yahoo.com, Mobile: 9845567687
Scheme: Conducts a series of free programs offering essential career guidance & in depth information on career for students in selecting their career. Workshops on career opportunities after SSLC / PUC & Counselling individual students. Guidance for students appearing for CET (Karnataka).
Noor Jahan Foundation, Hyderabad
Scheme: Coaching to minority students for the I.A.S., I.P.S., Group-1, Banks and Railways Examinations with free boarding and lodging to the poorest deserving students.
Periyar I.A.S. & I.P.S. Coaching Centre
Periyar Thidal Vepery, Chennai 600007
Scheme: Free coaching for minorities and socially and educationally backward classes
Upward Bound Program Coaching Centres
www.imef-ub.org imefna@yahoo.com
Centres: Patna (Bihar), Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Bharuch (Gajarat), Okhla (Delhi), Aligarh (U.P.)
Patna Muslim School UB Center (Patna, Bihar)
Dr. S.M. Nezami (Director of Program)
Tel: 0-612-2671104
pmsit_india@satyam.net.in
Ayub Urdu Girls High UB School Center (Patna, Bihar)
Mrs.Rehana Ibrahim (Principal) Murshida Bano (Incharge UBP)
Tel: 0-612-2672804
aughs2003@yahoo.co.in
Abdus Samad Girls School Center (Patna, Bihar)
Mr. Barkat Ali Khan & Mrs Rehana Khatoon (Incharge UBP)
h_a_samad@yahoo.co.in
Al-Hira School UB Center (Patna, Bihar)
Mohammed Anwar (Inchage UBP)
Tel: 0-612-2660644 (S) 0-612-2691898 ; 91-612-3091669 (F) 91-612-3115834 (M)
alhira@sify.com
Muzaffarpur UB Center (Patna, Bihar)
Dr. Syed Nizamuddin (Director of Program) Janab Naqui Ahmad
Tel: 91-621-2284080
syednizamudin@yahoo.com
Bharuch UB Center (Gujrat)
Maulana Habibur Rahman Matadar & Dr. Ismail Adam Patel (Director of Program)
Tel: 91-2642-2266518; 91-2642-2242122
iqraub@yahoo.co.in
Aligarh UB Center (U.P)
Mr. Amanullah Khan (Director of Program)
Tel: 91-571-2703865; 91-571-2706235
ak1951@rediffmail.com
Delhi UB Center
Dr. Zafar Mahmood (Director of Program)
Tel: 91-11-26827128; 91-11-26327031
info@godsgraces.org
Anjuman Farz-e-Momir
540, Sufi Tola, Masjid Kale Khan, Old City, Bareilly-43005
Scheme: Farz-e-Momin Award to all students of U.P securing lst Division in High School and Intermediate Examination.
Aqsa Educational & Charitable Trust
Vinobhangar, Tumkur - 572101, Karnataka
Tel. 0816-2211457, 2275786 Email: fida@vsnl.com
Scheme: Conducts Islamic open course Examination and distributes awards to toppers.
GOVERNMENT
Government of India: http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/schemes.asp
Andhra Pradesh: http://apsmfc.com/
Bihar: http://minoritywelfare.bih.nic.in/Scholarships.htm
Chandigarh: http://www.chdeducation.gov.in/Scholarship%20Schemes.pdf
Delhi: http://www.scstwelfare..delhigovt.nic.in/
Goa: http://www.goasocialwelfare.com/postmatrix.htm
Gujarat: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/english/content.asp?cid=133
http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/english/dc/centrally_sponsored_schemes_eng.htm
Himachal Pradesh: http://www.himachal.nic.in/welfare/
Kerala: http://www.collegiateedu.kerala.gov.in/
Madhya Pradesh: http://www.mp.gov.in/bcwelfare/
Orissa: http://www.orissa.gov.in/stsc/Minority_scholarship/postmatric_scholarshi...
Pondicherry: http://socwelfare.pondicherry.gov.in/postmatricscholarships.htm
Rajasthan: http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/MinoScho/MinoScho.htm
Uttar Pradesh: http://minoritywelfare.up.nic..in/
West Bengal: http://www.wbmdfc.org/
ORGANIZATIONS
Aamir Mustafa Kidwai Trust
Contact Person: Mrs Aziza Kidwai
B-28, West End Colony, New Delhi - 110021; Tel. 011-24670009, Mob: 09868679107
Scheme: Financial assistance for pursuing higher studies to needy and meritorious persons belonging to educationally backward minorities.
Abdul Qayum Fellowship at Portland State University, USA
Provides for a student from Aligarh Muslim University or Shibli National College in India to apply for support to pursue any graduate degree offered with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with preference to be given to students seeking a degree in Economics and with demonstrated financial need. The College is providing a matching tuition waiver.
http://www..gsr.pdx.edu/ogs_funding_scholarships.html
Aga Khan Foundation (UK)
Aga Khan Foundation, Sarojini House, 6 Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi 110001
Scheme: University study in the UK for grad and post grad programmes
http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html
Agha Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
for study of architecture at MIT and Harvard
Scheme: Three scholarships awarded every year for research & investigation in Architecture of the Muslim world.
http://web.mit.edu/akpia/www/
Al-Ameen Charitable fund Trust Super tannery (I) Ltd.
Jajmau Road, Jajmau, Kanpur - 208 010 (U.P.)
Scheme: Post Metric Scholarship for higher education
Al-Ameen Scholarships
UG-12, Essel House, 10-Asaf Ali road, New Delhi 110002 OR
76A/1; Okhla Main Bazar, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110025; Tel: 26845691, Fax: 26839968
Scheme: Scholarship for students securing more than 50% marks in IXth and Xth standard. Girls studying from Vth standard may also be considered.
Aligarh Alumnis Scholarships
Application Forms can be downloaded from the Federation's Website (http://www.aligs.org).
1. AMU Alumni Association, Australia (open to all, about 30 Scholarships)
2. AMU Alumni Association, California (open to all, about 150 Scholarships)
3. The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC
i) 14 Scholarships specific for students from ASSAM (Endowed by Mr. Zouqul Choudhary)
ii) 07 Sabah Memorial Scholarships (Specific for Law Students. Endowed by Mrs. Akhtar Quraishi & Dr. Sayeed Quraishi)
iii) 86 Scholarships (open to all) Endowed by different individuals.
iv) 03 Scholarships (open to all) Endowed by Mr. S. A. Raza.
4. Sultan Jahan Begum Scholarship (Oman, open to all, about 60 Scholarships)
5. Dr. S. M. Raza & Others Scholarships (Muscat, open to all)
6. Dr. E. R. Ansari Scholarships (Abu Dhabi, open to all about 8 Scholarships)
6. Begum Khalida Naheed & MSUS' Scholarship (open to all)
7. Aligarh Alumni Association of New England: http://www.aaane.us/
Provides scholarship to AMU graduates applying for admissions to US colleges for post-graduation.
All India Talent Identification And Promotion Trust
#7, SRK Garden, Jayanagar (E), Bangalore-41 Tel. 080-56969672, 6646861
Email: admin@aitipt.org; aitipt@yahoo.co.in
AMM Arunachalam-Lakshmi Achi Scholarship
AMM Foundation, Parry House, Third Floor, 43 Moore Street, Chennai 600001.
Asma Foundation (Regd)
Hospital Road
Distt. Madhubani, Bihar 847211
Basic Research, Education And Development (BREAD)
Invites applications for financial aid from the students who had excelled in public exams, but could not afford to study further.
During the year 2004-05, BREAD will offer scholarships in science and technology : Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Polytechnics, Mathematics and Sciences.
BREAD and North South Foundation (NSF) have awarded over 2,000 Scholarships over the years.
The eligibility criteria include : a family income of less than Rs,38,000
(Rs.26,000 in rural areas) ; top five per cent ranks in Common Entrance Tests (CET) of 85 per cent marks in intermediate or equivalent examination with relaxation of five per cent to rural and girl students in ranks/percentages ; rank of first attempt preferred; coming from Government or Government aided schools only; first year students in the course of study chosen; students eligible for other scholarships will not normally be eligible for BREAD scholarships. Shortlised candidates will be interviewed before the final selection.
The application form for Andhra Pradesh could be had from Ch. Hanumantha Rao, 204 Megha Apts, 2-1-253 Nallakunta, Hydreabad - 500 044 by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with rank card of CET or mark sheet of intermediate or equivalent examination this year. The deadline for filing of applications is July 31.
Sri M. Siva Ram Prasad, BREAD,401, Diamond House Adjacent to Amrutha Hills Punjagutta, Hyderabad-500 082
Bharat Seva Trust
12 A, Connaught Place New Delhi-110001;
Tel. 23323917
Central Wakf Council
14/173, Jam Nagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110011;
Tel. 23384465; Fax. 23070881;
Email: central_wakf_council@vsnl.net
Web: http://www.wbmdfc.org/wakf/index.html
Criteria: Father's Annual income not more than Rs 75000.00 per annum.
Scheme: Scholarship to students of B.E., M.B.B.S, B.D.S, B.Sc., A.M.D.Sc (Alig), M.B.A., M.Sc., L.L.B., Scholarship Rs 6000.00 per annum
The Children Foundation
Students studying from the V to the XII standard
Post Box No -5007, Chennai - 600090 Tamil Nadu
info@childrenfoundation.net
Activities mainly in the state of Kerala
Provide scholarship for academically excellent student who lack the financial freedom in choosing and building their career
http://www.childrenfoundation.net/apply.html
Crescent Educational Foundation
B.61 C K Road, Chanpatana, Bangalore Dist.Karnataka, email : crescent@asia.com ; Tel ++91-80-7251143 / 54443; Mobile ++91-9844143530; PRO: Mr. Syed Ajmal
Criteria : Students from Muslim community (irrespective of any school of thought) but he/she must be from Chanpatana city only
Scheme: Scholarship to students of professional courses.
Dawodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Educational Trust
42, Ibrahim Md. Merchant Road, Dhadah Khadak, Mumbai 400 029, E-mail: assurfam@vsnl.com
Danish Education Trust(R)
To Karnataka students studying in the following courses in Karnataka:
Law, Journalism, Economics
or Students appearing for II year PUC and Karnataka CET 2008, seeking admission to 1st year BE & MBBS courses.
Danish Educational Trust
No. 85, Sheriff House, Richmond Road, Next to Karnataka State
Hajj Committee Office, Bangalore - 560025.
Phone: 080 – 41121281.
Email: danishtrust@gmail.com
info@danishtrust.co.in
www.danishtrust.co.in
Dawodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Educational Trust
42, Ibrahim Md. Merchant Road, Dhadah Khadak, Mumbai 400 029,
E-mail: assurfam@vsnl.com
Delhi Wakf Board
Near Bachchon Ka Ghar, Daryaganj, Delhi 110006
Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust
4, Gul Mohar Avenue, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)
B-41, Qutab Institutional Area, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016, Phone: 2696 4290, 2696 5211 Fax: 2696 4580, E-mail:inquiry@faeaindia.org
Criteria: Undergraduate studies in Arts / Commerce / Science / Medical / Engineering and other technical and professional discipline at any University / Institution / College of students choice anywhere in India.
Eligibility: 1. Indian Nationals. 2. Students who are currently in Class XII or have passed Class XII from a recognised board in India. Those in the 1st year of the undergraduate course (any discipline) are also eligible to apply.
Scope: Tuition fee, maintenance allowance or hostel/mess charges and other allowances to cover travel, clothing and books. Scholarships are tenable up to a maximum of five years. All grants are renewed annually based on Scholars good academic performance.
How to apply: Use form available at http://www.faeaindia.org.
Education Support: portal of scholarship by HRD ministry.
Foundation for Social Care
Director, Scholarship programme: Ziaur-Rahman Siddiqui
185/A Johari Farm, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110 025. Tel.: (011) 26317311; fsc_admin@rediffmail.com
fscscholarship@yahoo.co.in; www.fscwecare.org ;
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GBK Charitable Trust
Scheme: Poor students studying MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, BE, B. Tech, LLB, BCA, MCA, MBA, MA, M. Com, B. Ed, M. Ed, Ph. D (for research material), nursing, polytechnic, graduation, inter, TTC., ITI., Distance education, post graduation.
Eligibility: In the previous subjects must have at least 60% marks.
One person is eligible from family.
However for orphans two members can be apply.
The monthly income should not exceed by Rs. 4000.
Address: Giyasuddin babukhan, Chairman and Managing Trustee, GBK Charitable Trust, Begum pet, Hyderabad.
H. E. H. The Nizam Charitable Trust
Haveli Manjli Begum, Shah Ali Banda,Hyderabad-2
Hamdard Educational Society
(For Science At Secondary Level)
Talimabad, Sangam Vihar New Delhi 110062; Tel: (011) 6085063 - 6085064 Email: inquiry@jamiahamdard.edu
Hashmi Human Resources Development Society
Qazi Zada, Amroha - 244221 (U.P.) Tel: 05922-262417; Fax: 05922-250207
Email: info@hashmi.com; info@hashmitrust.com; Web: http://www.hashmitrust.com
Criteria / Condition: Economically weak & brilliant in studies
Scheme: Yearly
The award covers: Partial Academic expenses
Trust's President: Sakhira Begum
Contact Person: Hakeem Sirajuddin Hashmi
Human Welfare Trust
Dawat Nagar, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
Human Welfare Trust
195, A. F. Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi- 110025
Phone: 6822199, email: sidheeqhassn@gmail.com
A limited number of loan scholarships are available for the poor and meritorious students pursuing higher studies for the under mentioned courses in Indian Universities:
1. MSW(Master of Social Work)
2. MA Sociology
3. MA Psychology
4. MA Economics
5. MCJ/MA/PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
6. LLM (Master in Law)
7. MA Public Administration
8. MA Rural Development
9. MA Education Management
10. MBA/MA Financial Management
11. MBA Rural Management
12. MBA/MA Hospital Administration
13. MA Human Rights
14. MA Peace and Conflict Resolution
15. MBA/MA Human Resource Management
16. MA/PG Diploma in Disaster Management
17. MBA/MA/PG Diploma in NGO Management
18. PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling
19. PG Diploma in Rural Development
20. Diploma in Film Technology
21. PG Diploma in Development Communication
For details Contact:
Secretary, Human Welfare Trust
D-307, A. F. Enclave
Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi-110 025
Email: sidheeqhassan@gmail.com
Institute of Objective Studies
P.O. Box No.9725, 162-Joga Bai Extension, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025, INDIA; Phone: 011-26981187, 26987467, 26989253, Fax: 91-11-26981104, manzoor@ndf.vsnl.net.in, http://www.iosworld.org/schol..htm
Students of jurisprudence and law
Scholarship in Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS)
Scholarship for Language Promotion (SLP)
Scholarship for Madrasa Students Opting Social Sciences and Humanities (SMS)
Schedule: The announcement for scholarship programme is generally made during the month of July and interviews of short listed candidates are conducted in November every year.
Islamic Development Bank [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia]
Daily Star, 103, St John's Church Road, Bangalore - 560005
Criteria: Merit-cum-means
Scheme: Islamic Development Bank grants scholarship for poor Muslim students of India seeking admission in degree courses of Medicine, Engineering (all branches), Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, food Tech. Business Administration and Accountancy, interest Free Loan Scholarship refundable in easy installments when employment starts.
For 3 yeears PhD in Science & Technology in IDB member countries. Contact:
Muslim Education Trust
E-3, Abul Fazal Enclave
Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110 025
email: metdelhi@rediffmail.com
http://www.isdb.org
Jamiat-Ulama-e-Hind
1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002; Ph. 23311455, 3317729
Criteria: Needy and meritorious students
Scheme: Mujahid Millat Educational Scholarship to meritorious students seeking admission to Engineering (civil, Elec., Electronics, Computer), M.C.A, Chartered Accountant.
Karnataka State Minorities Commission: for Karanataka residents
Scholarships given to students studying Technical or Professional courses at Undergraduate (BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, BTech (Agri), BSc (Agri), BVSc&AH, MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, BNYS,) / Post graduate (ME, MTech, MD, MS, MDS, MCA, MBA, MSc (Agri), MVSc&AH ) in an recognized institution.
http://www.karmin.in/applicationformdownload.html
Maulana Azad Education Foundation
Social Justice Service Centre,
Mahila Imdad Committee,
Opposite New Delhi Railway Reservation Centre,
Chelmsford Road, New Delhi - 110055;
Phone/Fax: 011-23583788, 23583789
Application for Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Girls can be submitted in between 1st July to 30th September every year.
MESCO
Educational Aid for the students above & below S.S.C.: It is a one time aid given to financially backward students based on their need.
High Cost Education Loan Scholarship (HCELS): HCELS provides interest free loan scholarships to eligible, financially deserving and meritorious students, who intend to take admission in the first year of the professional full time course or are already pursuing their studies in professional full time course
Admn.Office: 4, Sayeed House, 1st floor, 63/65, V. S. Marg, Mahim, Mumbai - 400 016; Tel 91 - 22 - 2445 5365 / 2444 4339 / 2444 8637; Fax 91 - 22 - 2444 0857; Email mescotrust@mescotrust.org
M.P. Backward and Minorities Welfare Department
http://www.mp.gov.in/bcwelfare/forms.htm
Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science, The
Darul Fikr 44, Ahmad Nagar , Dodhpur Aligharh-202002;
Tel 0571 2701209
Muslim Educational Trust
E-3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi -110025
Criteria: Only students of U.P. , M.P., Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, West Bengal and Western States
Scheme: Loan Scholarship for the professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Management, M.C.A., B.C.A. Chartered Accountancy and Cost Accountancy, Repayment of the loan shall be due and will commence after the students has completed his education and settled or after the expire of one year of completion of education/course, whichever is earlier.
Scholarship for Medical & Engineering courses, and PhD studies.
http://www.metdelhi.org/
Muslim Hands
148-164 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5JE; United Kingdom; www.muslimhands.org; contact@muslimhands.org
Applications from overseas Muslim students to study in the UK are occasionally considered by the Trust. Please note that the Trust does not have a particular focus on this area of grant-making. Applications in writing to S Bashir at the address
Muslim India Education and Cultural Trust, The
Ehsan House Road 6B, Rajendar Nagar, Patna-800016 OR Mr Syed Shahabuddin, IPS (Retd) Ex MP (Trustee) D-250 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110025; Tel: 26326780, Fax: 16327346; Email: muslim@del3.vsnl.net.in
Criteria : Means-cum-Merit
Scheme: Islamic Association of North America Offers means cum Merit Scholarship to Muslim students. Grant-in-aid for higher and professional courses, coaching for civil Services and admission to Medical/Engineering Colleges.
Muslim World League Secretariat General Education Affair
No. 40, P. O. Box 537, Makkah- Al-Mukarramah, KSA Tel: 5422733 Fax: 5436619/5444787
Criteria: Recommendation from either a person or an organization trusted by Rabita. Non-receipt of scholarship from any other institution
Scheme: Scholarship for B.Sc. Programme in Arabic or Islamic Course holding a general Secondary School Certificate or it's equivalent
National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
1, Taimoor Nagar, Opp D996, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110065; Tel: 011-26326051/57/58/59; Fax: 011-26325651; Website:nmdfc.org
Nakadar Foundation
Pir Bordi Chakla KADI 382715 Distt Mehsana, North Gujarat
Scheme: Every year Gold Medal is awarded to Muslim students of High School and Intermediate of each state who secure more than 75% marks. (Three top students from each state and the country.)
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National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
1, Taimoor Nagar, Opp D996, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110065;
Tel: 011-26326051/57/58/59;
Fax: 011-26325651;
H. E. H. The Nizam Charitable Trust
Haveli Manjli Begum, Shah Ali Banda,
Hyderabad-500002
North South Foundation
Applications can be obtained by writing to:
Mr. S.Ramanathan,
#17, North St, Kalai Nagar
Madurai - 625014
Ph: 0452-2640678
E-Mail: ramrajam2002@yahoo.com
Scholarships are given by "NORTH SOUTH FOUNDATION" of USA, based on exam grades and family situation. The annual family income should be less than Rs 38000 in urban areas and Rs 26000 in rural areas. The scholarship amount mostly covers 100% of tuition fees and ranges from Rs 5000 to Rs 10000 per year.
If called for an interview, 50% of the travel cost will be reimbursed.
The North South Foundation provides scholarships to needy children who display academic excellence in India. The Foundation has distributed more than 2,000 scholarships to students who need financial support to pursue their quest for knowledge in engineering, medicine, polytechnic, science and other fields. The scholarship is an annual award and not a one-time payment. The student is eligible for the scholarship until graduation as long as the high academic standards are maintained.
Main office in India:
Mr Ch Hanumantha Rao,
204 Megha Apts, 2-1-253
Nallakunta, Hyderabad , AP 500 044
Phone: 40-2763-1963 (R)
chrao04@sify.com
Regional offices in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Katihar, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mau, North East States (Assam), Pune, Trivandrum. Click here for individual centers contact addresses.
R D Sethna Scholarship Fund
29, H Somani Marg, Fort
Mumbai - 400001
Prerana(supported by Infosys foundation)
Bright students coming from poor financial background who have finished their 10th standard this year (April 2009) and scored more than 80%.
The NGO is conducting a written test and those who clear the test will be eligible for financial help for their further studies.
580, shubhakar, 44th cross,1st main Road,Jayanagar 7th block
Bangalore-mob no- 9900906338(saraswat i)
Mr.Shivkumar( 9986630301) - Hanumanth Nagar office
Ms.Bindu (9964534667) -Yeshwantpur office
Punjab Wakf Board
50, Sardar Patel Marg, AMBALA
(Only For Students Of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh)
Rabitah Al-Alami Al-Islami
P.O. Box No. 537, Mekkah, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (966-2) 5422733 Fax: (966-2) 5446700
S H A Ziauddin Trust
P O Box 777 Guildford GU2 7GW, UK
Applications from anyone studying, or wishing to study, on courses in science, agriculture or environmental protection, and willing to use their skills for the benefit of the peoples of the Indian sub-continent (I.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) will be considered at all times of the year. Successful applicants will generally be sent an award of about £500. Please note that this Trust receives far more applications than it is able to support. Applicants should write for an application form to the contact, giving brief details about themselves, their course and their future plans. If appropriate, an application form and explanatory letter will be sent to them in response to which they can give further details. Contact: R B Viccajee, Secretary
Mr. M R Sherwani
12-A Connaught place New Deihi 110001
Criteria: On the basis of information furnished by the school/college (Only First Divisioners are expected to get the cash prize/award)
Scheme: Sherwani Award to outstanding students who have passed out High School/ Intermediate Examination of any board.
Students Islamic Trust (SIT)
Islamic Development Bank [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia] (IDB)
E-3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110 025;
Tel. 2692 7004; Fax: 2328 2834;
E-mail: sitdelhi@rediffmail.com;
Website: http://www.sit-india.org
The Student Islamic Trust:
Scholarship for IIT JEE preparation for financially weak .
The whole Programme is divided into four phases; Each phase is followed by one week of preparatory leave for Phase Test. Any of the Phase Test may be considered as "Reshuffling Test", i.e. student's batch can be changed as per his/her performance in these tests to maintain the homogeneous level of competence among students. In this regard decision of concerned authorities will be final and binding.
The total fees of this course will be 55,000/- which will be paid by the Student Islamic Trust to the deserving candidates.
http://www.sit-india.org .
Mohd Saifullah Rizwan
Executive Secretary
011-26941028, 999063012
Ta'awun Trust
162, Jogabai Ext., Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi - 110025
Talent Promotion Taawun Trust
3, Palmgrove Road, Victoria Layout, Bangalore-56004
(Only For Students Of Karnataka)
Tamil Nadu Post Matric Scholarship to Minority Students Pursuing XI std. to Ph.D. Level
Commissioner of Minorities Welfare and Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic
Development Corporation Ltd.,
Chennai - 600 002
U.P. Minorities Financial and Development Corporation Ltd.
746, 7th Floor, Jawahar Bhawan, Lucknow 226001 Or District Minorities Welfare
Officer of the concerned, District
Scheme: Interest Free Loan for talented and needy students of minorities seeking admission to Medical, Technical and Professional courses such as Management, Tourism etc.
UNIFIED COUNCIL
# 16-11-17/B/2/2, Saleem Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad - 500 036.
Phones : 040-24545862,24557708,55106095, Fax: 24542215
NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION - 2005
(For students of Classes III,IV,V,VI,VII,VIII,IX,X,XI&XII(CBSE / ICSE/ all
State Board Syllabi) Unified Council is a well known scientific organisation managed by a team of professional. The main purpose of conducting the NSTSE - 2005 is to give STRONG FOUNDATION to the younger generation. In search of excellence, they offer fabulous 12 Personal Computers, 36 Gold Medals, 24 Scholarships, 84 Cash Prizes, 1884 Britannica Encyclopedia CD's, 175 BMA books & Consolation prizes A total of 1884 prizes for top rankers in this examination.
We also conduct NSSE in Indonesia, Tanzania, UAE,Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,Oman
& Yemen Student's Performance Report (SPR): We introduced this unique analysis report, first of its kind, which provides real feedback on learning. Question wise and Skill wise analysis will be provided.
For 10+1 & 10+2 students : This is an excellent similation test for students, who are preparing for IIT/AIEEE/All Engineering Entrance exams & AIIMS / JIPMER/AFMC/All Medical Entrance exams.
TEST CENTRES: Spread across the Nation over 200 centres. Exam fee : Rs.100/-
* For a free prospectus and application form send us a self addressed envelop (stamped Rs.5)
United Mass Media Association
161-F Joga Bai Extn. Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
Criteria: Needy and meritorious students
Scheme: Few Scholarships of Rs 1000.00 per month to students of Journalism and Mass Communication
Waqf Women Foundation
No. 530, 5th Floor, M.S. Building, Vidhan Vidhi, Bangalore, Karnataka
Scheme: Scholarships for female Muslim students for medical courses (MBBS, BUMS), dental engineering and Ded (TCH).
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP : WBMDFC has been notified as the implementing agency of the "Post Matric Scholership Scheme" by the Govt. of West Bengal. Application format and other scheme details can be downloaded from this link. Application duly filled in alongwith requisite documents should be submitted to:
the Managing Director,
West Bengal Minorities Dev. & Fin. Corporation,
Bhabani Bhavan (2nd Floor,W), Alipore, Kolkata-700 027
http://www.wbmdfc.org/
World Assembly Of Muslim Youth (WAMY)
P. O. Box No. 10845, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (966-1) 4641663/4641669 Fax: (966-1) 464171/4641676
Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh
Scholarships for postgraduate studies in medical or related fields from
Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh, Medical Research Centre, Hospital Avenue,
Mumbai-400020.
COACHING FOR MUSLIM STUDENTS:
#It is not necessary that the following organizations/institutes offer coaching only to Muslim students.
In alphabetical order:
Alif Academy: Career guidance and counseling at the beginning of academic year. No coaching courses or regular classes.
Contact Person: (Haji) Husain Ali Dharamsi
Address: 53/ 3, Kantharia Mahal, LBS Marg, Kamani, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070
Mob. (0) 989 210 8249; Email: husainali_dharamsi@yahoo.co.in
Coaching and Guidance Centre, AMU
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Scheme:
Group A
1. Civil Services
2. P.C.S (U.P., M.P., Rajasthan)
3. Indian Engineering. Services
4. Indian Economic/Statistical Services
5. Indian Forest Services
6. Judicial Services Examination
7. Coaching for language improvement
Group B
1. SSC, Combined Graduate Level Examination,
2. Asstt. Commandants Central Police Organisation
3. Probationary Officer
4. Bank, L.I.C, G.I.C, Excise & Income Tax
5. Railways, U.P.S.C.(SCRAS)
6. Asstt. Grade- Asstt Grade Administrative Officers
7. NDA, Sub Inspector, Prelim Exam, C.D.S, S.I.S.
8. Combined Entrance Test ( M.B.A., M.l.B.M, M.F.C., M.T.A., M.S.W.)
Group C
1. B-Tech
2 . Pre- Medical Test Note:
Note:
1. Coaching Programme will be of three months.
2. Stipends available for selected students
3. Selection on merit plus personality test.
4. Application invited on prescribed form.
Crescent career Guidance and Coaching Centre
Seethakathi, Vandalur, Chennai - 600048
Phone: 044-22751155
Scheme: Free coaching and lodging for weaker sections, Particularly Muslims for IAS exam. Separate hostel for boys and girls.
Crescent Educational Foundation
B.61 C K Road, Chanpatana, Bangalore Dist.Karnataka, email : crescent@asia.com ; Tel ++91-80-7251143 / 54443; Mobile ++91-9844143530; PRO: Mr. Syed Ajmal
Criteria : Students from Muslim community (irrespective of any school of thought) but he/she must be from Chanpatana city only
Scheme: Coaching for Xth grade, guidance for professional courses.
Education and Career Guidance Center (ECGC)
Panoor, Pallana P.O. Alappuzha District
Kerala State PIN 690515
Chief Coordinator Mr. Abdul Khader (Basheer)
Tel. 0477-229-7614 (Home)
Organize career guidance programs for students starting from high school
level. A small library. CIGI (Career Information Guidance India) will help ECGC in this program by sending their resource persons for handling these sessions.
Hamdard Study Circle
Talimabad, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi 110062
Scheme: Coaching for Minorities Selection on the basis of examination and interview
India Islamic Cultural Centre
Started in 2008, the aim of this coaching programme is to provide all the facilities during the coaching period to the financially weak deserving candidates of minority community.
87 - 88, Lodhi Estate
New Delhi - 110 003 India
Ph: +91 11 43535353 - 57
Fax: +91 11 43535358
email: info@iiccentre.org
http://www..iiccentre.org/civil_service_choaching.htm
Larkspur House of Learning
(Peronalised Coaching Centre)
3/4, Berlie Street Cross, Langford town, Bangalore
Tel. 080-22727183, 9880711736
Momin' Students Welfare Trust
MSW Career Guidance & Information Center, # 157 / A, 4th Cross, Behind Naseem PolyClinic, Ilyasnagar, J.P. Nagar Post, Bangalore - 78; Email: msw_trust@yahoo.com, Mobile: 9845567687
Scheme: Conducts a series of free programs offering essential career guidance & in depth information on career for students in selecting their career. Workshops on career opportunities after SSLC / PUC & Counselling individual students. Guidance for students appearing for CET (Karnataka).
Noor Jahan Foundation, Hyderabad
Scheme: Coaching to minority students for the I.A.S., I.P.S., Group-1, Banks and Railways Examinations with free boarding and lodging to the poorest deserving students.
Periyar I.A.S. & I.P.S. Coaching Centre
Periyar Thidal Vepery, Chennai 600007
Scheme: Free coaching for minorities and socially and educationally backward classes
Upward Bound Program Coaching Centres
www.imef-ub.org imefna@yahoo.com
Centres: Patna (Bihar), Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Bharuch (Gajarat), Okhla (Delhi), Aligarh (U.P.)
Patna Muslim School UB Center (Patna, Bihar)
Dr. S.M. Nezami (Director of Program)
Tel: 0-612-2671104
pmsit_india@satyam.net.in
Ayub Urdu Girls High UB School Center (Patna, Bihar)
Mrs.Rehana Ibrahim (Principal) Murshida Bano (Incharge UBP)
Tel: 0-612-2672804
aughs2003@yahoo.co.in
Abdus Samad Girls School Center (Patna, Bihar)
Mr. Barkat Ali Khan & Mrs Rehana Khatoon (Incharge UBP)
h_a_samad@yahoo.co.in
Al-Hira School UB Center (Patna, Bihar)
Mohammed Anwar (Inchage UBP)
Tel: 0-612-2660644 (S) 0-612-2691898 ; 91-612-3091669 (F) 91-612-3115834 (M)
alhira@sify.com
Muzaffarpur UB Center (Patna, Bihar)
Dr. Syed Nizamuddin (Director of Program) Janab Naqui Ahmad
Tel: 91-621-2284080
syednizamudin@yahoo.com
Bharuch UB Center (Gujrat)
Maulana Habibur Rahman Matadar & Dr. Ismail Adam Patel (Director of Program)
Tel: 91-2642-2266518; 91-2642-2242122
iqraub@yahoo.co.in
Aligarh UB Center (U.P)
Mr. Amanullah Khan (Director of Program)
Tel: 91-571-2703865; 91-571-2706235
ak1951@rediffmail.com
Delhi UB Center
Dr. Zafar Mahmood (Director of Program)
Tel: 91-11-26827128; 91-11-26327031
info@godsgraces.org
Anjuman Farz-e-Momir
540, Sufi Tola, Masjid Kale Khan, Old City, Bareilly-43005
Scheme: Farz-e-Momin Award to all students of U.P securing lst Division in High School and Intermediate Examination.
Aqsa Educational & Charitable Trust
Vinobhangar, Tumkur - 572101, Karnataka
Tel. 0816-2211457, 2275786 Email: fida@vsnl.com
Scheme: Conducts Islamic open course Examination and distributes awards to toppers.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities Students
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities Students
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/scholarships/scheme_details.htm
· Objective
· Scope
· Number of scholarship
· Conditions for Scholarship
· Rate of Scholarship
· Payment
· Other Conditions for the Award
· Procedure for Applying
Funding Pattern of the Scheme
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Objective:
The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses.
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Scope:
These scholarships are available for studies in India only and will be awarded through an Agency designated by the State Government/UT Administration for this purpose.
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Number of scholarship:
Every year 20000 scholarships will be distributed among the students of minority communities throughout the country. Based on the state-wise population of these communities, the distribution of scholarship will be as under:
State-wise distribution of scholarships
S. No.
States
No. of Scholarship for Muslim
No. of Scholarship for Christian
No. of Scholarship for Sikh
No. of Scholarship for Buddhist
No. of Scholarship for Parsi
No. of Scholarship for all Minority Communities.
1
Andhra Pradesh
737
124
3
3
0
867
2
Arunachal Pradesh
2
21
0
15
0
38
3
Assam
870
104
2
5
0
981
4
Bihar
1448
6
2
2
0
1458
5
Chhatisgarh
43
42
7
7
0
99
6
Goa
10
38
0
0
1
49
7
Gujarat
485
30
5
2
1
523
8
Haryana
129
3
124
1
0
257
9
Himachal Pradesh
13
1
8
8
0
30
10
Jammu & Kashmir
717
2
22
12
0
753
11
Jharkhand
394
115
9
1
0
519
12
Karnataka
682
106
2
42
0
832
13
Kerala
830
639
0
0
0
1469
14
Madhya Pradesh
406
18
16
22
0
462
15
Maharashtra
1084
112
23
617
4
1840
16
Manipur
20
78
0
0
0
98
17
Meghalaya
10
172
0
0
0
182
18
Mizoram
1
82
0
8
0
91
19
Nagaland
4
189
0
0
0
193
20
Orissa
81
95
2
1
0
179
21
Punjab
40
31
1540
4
0
1615
22
Rajasthan
505
8
87
1
0
601
23
Sikkim
1
4
0
16
0
21
24
Tamil Nadu
366
399
1
1
0
767
25
Tripura
27
11
0
10
0
48
26
Uttar Pradesh
3245
22
72
32
0
3371
27
Uttaranchal
107
3
22
1
0
133
28
West Bengal
2136
54
7
26
0
2223
Union Territories
29
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3
8
0
0
0
11
30
Chandigarh
4
1
15
0
0
20
31
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
1
1
0
0
0
2
32
Daman & Diu
1
0
0
0
1
2
33
Delhi
171
14
59
3
0
247
34
Lakshadweep
6
0
0
0
0
6
35
Pondicherry
6
7
0
0
0
13
Total
14585
2540
2028
840
7
20000
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Conditions for Scholarship:
i) Financial assistance will be given to pursue degree and/or post graduate level technical and professional courses from a recognized institution. Maintenance allowance will be credited to the student’s account. The course fee will be paid by the State Department directly to the institute concerned.
ii) Students who get admission to a college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination will be eligible for the scholarship.
iii) Students who get admission in technical/professional courses without facing any competitive examination will also be eligible for scholarship. However, such students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level. Selection of these students will be done strictly on merit basis.
iv) Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent years will depend on successful completion of the course during the preceding year.
v) A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course.
vi) The annual income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of beneficiary should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh from all sources.
vii) The state department will advertise the scheme every year latest by 31st March and receive the application through the concerned institutions.
viii) After scrutinizing the applications, the state department will prepare a consolidated budget for all eligible students and send an application in the prescribed pro-forma for release of fund from the Ministry of Minority Affairs for distribution of scholarship giving the details of each students viz. name, permanent address, telephone number, annual course fee, name & address of institute, whether hostler or day-scholar, etc.
ix) The application for release of fund from the state department must be received in the Ministry by 30th of September every year.
x) The state department will maintain separate bank account and records relating to the funds received from the Ministry and they will be subjected to inspection by the officers of the Ministry or any other agency designated by the Ministry.
xi) The fund for distribution of scholarship in subsequent year will be released after receiving the utilization certificate for the previous year. Annual inspection by the officers of the Ministry or any other agencies designated by the Ministry will also be carried out.
xii) 30% scholarship will be reserved for girls of each minority community in a state which is transferable to male student of that community in case of non-availability of female candidate in that community in the concerned state.
xiii) If the target for distribution of scholarship to a particular minority community in a state/UT is not fulfilled, it will be distributed among the same minority community of other States/UTs strictly in accordance with the merit.
xiv) A student residing in a particular State/UT will be entitled for scholarship under the quota of that State/UT only irrespective of his place of study.
xv) The number of scholarship has been fixed state-wise on the basis of minority population of the states/UTs. Within the state-wise allocations, the applications from reputed institutions will be exhausted first. The list of such institutions will be made available by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
xvi) The scheme will be evaluated at regular intervals and the cost of the evaluation will be borne by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the provision of the scheme. An additional provision of 3% of the total budget will be made to meet the administrative and allied costs viz. expenditure on monitoring of the scheme, impact study, evaluation study, purchase of office equipments, engaging of contract employees, if necessary and other expenditure to run the cell etc. This will be shared between the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India and the State Governments/UT Administration.
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Rate of Scholarship:
The rate of scholarship will be as under:
Sl.No.
Type of Financial Assistance
Rate for hostler
Rate for Day Scholar
1.
Maintenance Allowance (For 10 months only)
Rs.10,000/-per annum
( Rs.1000 p.m.)
Rs.5,000/- per annum.
( Rs.500 p.m.)
2.
Course Fee*
Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less
Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less
Total
Rs.30,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
* Full course fee will be reimbursed for eligible institutions listed at Annexure-III
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Payment:
i) Maintenance allowance is payable from 1st April or from the month of admission, whichever is later, to the month in which the examinations are completed, (including maintenance allowance during holidays) maximum twice a year, provided that if the scholar secures admission after the 20th day of a month, the amount will be paid from the month following the month of admission.
ii) In case of renewal of scholarships awarded in the previous years, maintenance allowance will be paid from the month following the month upto which scholarship was paid in the previous year, if the course of study is continuous.
iii) The Government of the State/Union Territory Administration, to which they belong, in accordance with the procedure laid down by them in this regard, will pay the scholarship money to the selected students.
iv) Scholarship will not be paid for the period of internship/housemanship in the M.B.B.S. course or for a practical training in other course if the student is in receipt of some remuneration during the internship period or some allowance/stipend during the practical training in other course.
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Other Conditions for the Award:
i) The scholarship is dependent on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the scholar. If it is reported by the Head of the Institution at any time that a scholar has by reasons of his/her own act of default failed to make satisfactory progress or has been guilty of misconduct such as resorting to or participating in strikes, irregularity in attendance without the permission of the authorities concerned etc., the authority sanctioning the scholarship may either cancel the scholarship or stop or withhold further payment for such period as it may think fit.
ii) If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, his/her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered, at the discretion of the concerned State Government. The student concerned will be blacklisted and debarred for scholarship in any scheme forever.
iii) A scholarship awarded may be cancelled if the scholar changes the subject of the course of study for which the scholarship was originally awarded or changes the Institution of study, without prior approval of the State Government. The Head of the Institution shall report such cases to them and stop payment of the scholarship money. The amount already paid may also be recovered at the discretion of the State Government.
iv) A scholar is liable to refund the scholarship amount at the discretion of the State Government, if during the course of the year, the studies for which the scholarship has been awarded, is discontinued by him/her.
v) The regulations can be changed at anytime at the discretion of the Government of India.
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Procedure for Applying
i) An application for scholarship should comprise:
a) One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form (separate application forms prescribed for ‘fresh’ and renewal of scholarship by the concerned States/UTs).
b) One copy of the passport size photograph with signatures of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship).
c) One attested copy of certificates, diploma, degree etc. in respect of all examinations passed.
d) An income declaration by the self-employed parents/guardians, stating definite income from all sources by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper. Employed parents/guardians are required to obtain income certificate from their employer and for any additional income from other sources, they would furnish declaration by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
e) Proof of permanent residence.
f) A receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year on the form attached to the application duly counter-signed by the Head of the Institution concerned, if the application was in receipt of a scholarship under this scheme in the preceding year.
g) The State department should satisfy itself that the student belongs to a particular minority community.
ii) Application complete in all respects shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution, being attended or last attended by the candidates and shall be addressed to an officer specified for this purpose by the Government of State/ Union Territory to which the student belongs, in accordance with the instructions issued by them from time to time.
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Funding Pattern of the Scheme:
The Scheme will be implemented by the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, which receive 100% central assistance from Government of India for the total expenditure under the scheme.
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http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/scholarships/scheme_details.htm
· Objective
· Scope
· Number of scholarship
· Conditions for Scholarship
· Rate of Scholarship
· Payment
· Other Conditions for the Award
· Procedure for Applying
Funding Pattern of the Scheme
Back to Main Page
Objective:
The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses.
TOP
Scope:
These scholarships are available for studies in India only and will be awarded through an Agency designated by the State Government/UT Administration for this purpose.
TOP
Number of scholarship:
Every year 20000 scholarships will be distributed among the students of minority communities throughout the country. Based on the state-wise population of these communities, the distribution of scholarship will be as under:
State-wise distribution of scholarships
S. No.
States
No. of Scholarship for Muslim
No. of Scholarship for Christian
No. of Scholarship for Sikh
No. of Scholarship for Buddhist
No. of Scholarship for Parsi
No. of Scholarship for all Minority Communities.
1
Andhra Pradesh
737
124
3
3
0
867
2
Arunachal Pradesh
2
21
0
15
0
38
3
Assam
870
104
2
5
0
981
4
Bihar
1448
6
2
2
0
1458
5
Chhatisgarh
43
42
7
7
0
99
6
Goa
10
38
0
0
1
49
7
Gujarat
485
30
5
2
1
523
8
Haryana
129
3
124
1
0
257
9
Himachal Pradesh
13
1
8
8
0
30
10
Jammu & Kashmir
717
2
22
12
0
753
11
Jharkhand
394
115
9
1
0
519
12
Karnataka
682
106
2
42
0
832
13
Kerala
830
639
0
0
0
1469
14
Madhya Pradesh
406
18
16
22
0
462
15
Maharashtra
1084
112
23
617
4
1840
16
Manipur
20
78
0
0
0
98
17
Meghalaya
10
172
0
0
0
182
18
Mizoram
1
82
0
8
0
91
19
Nagaland
4
189
0
0
0
193
20
Orissa
81
95
2
1
0
179
21
Punjab
40
31
1540
4
0
1615
22
Rajasthan
505
8
87
1
0
601
23
Sikkim
1
4
0
16
0
21
24
Tamil Nadu
366
399
1
1
0
767
25
Tripura
27
11
0
10
0
48
26
Uttar Pradesh
3245
22
72
32
0
3371
27
Uttaranchal
107
3
22
1
0
133
28
West Bengal
2136
54
7
26
0
2223
Union Territories
29
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3
8
0
0
0
11
30
Chandigarh
4
1
15
0
0
20
31
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
1
1
0
0
0
2
32
Daman & Diu
1
0
0
0
1
2
33
Delhi
171
14
59
3
0
247
34
Lakshadweep
6
0
0
0
0
6
35
Pondicherry
6
7
0
0
0
13
Total
14585
2540
2028
840
7
20000
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Conditions for Scholarship:
i) Financial assistance will be given to pursue degree and/or post graduate level technical and professional courses from a recognized institution. Maintenance allowance will be credited to the student’s account. The course fee will be paid by the State Department directly to the institute concerned.
ii) Students who get admission to a college to pursue technical/professional courses, on the basis of a competitive examination will be eligible for the scholarship.
iii) Students who get admission in technical/professional courses without facing any competitive examination will also be eligible for scholarship. However, such students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level. Selection of these students will be done strictly on merit basis.
iv) Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent years will depend on successful completion of the course during the preceding year.
v) A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course.
vi) The annual income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of beneficiary should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh from all sources.
vii) The state department will advertise the scheme every year latest by 31st March and receive the application through the concerned institutions.
viii) After scrutinizing the applications, the state department will prepare a consolidated budget for all eligible students and send an application in the prescribed pro-forma for release of fund from the Ministry of Minority Affairs for distribution of scholarship giving the details of each students viz. name, permanent address, telephone number, annual course fee, name & address of institute, whether hostler or day-scholar, etc.
ix) The application for release of fund from the state department must be received in the Ministry by 30th of September every year.
x) The state department will maintain separate bank account and records relating to the funds received from the Ministry and they will be subjected to inspection by the officers of the Ministry or any other agency designated by the Ministry.
xi) The fund for distribution of scholarship in subsequent year will be released after receiving the utilization certificate for the previous year. Annual inspection by the officers of the Ministry or any other agencies designated by the Ministry will also be carried out.
xii) 30% scholarship will be reserved for girls of each minority community in a state which is transferable to male student of that community in case of non-availability of female candidate in that community in the concerned state.
xiii) If the target for distribution of scholarship to a particular minority community in a state/UT is not fulfilled, it will be distributed among the same minority community of other States/UTs strictly in accordance with the merit.
xiv) A student residing in a particular State/UT will be entitled for scholarship under the quota of that State/UT only irrespective of his place of study.
xv) The number of scholarship has been fixed state-wise on the basis of minority population of the states/UTs. Within the state-wise allocations, the applications from reputed institutions will be exhausted first. The list of such institutions will be made available by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
xvi) The scheme will be evaluated at regular intervals and the cost of the evaluation will be borne by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the provision of the scheme. An additional provision of 3% of the total budget will be made to meet the administrative and allied costs viz. expenditure on monitoring of the scheme, impact study, evaluation study, purchase of office equipments, engaging of contract employees, if necessary and other expenditure to run the cell etc. This will be shared between the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India and the State Governments/UT Administration.
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Rate of Scholarship:
The rate of scholarship will be as under:
Sl.No.
Type of Financial Assistance
Rate for hostler
Rate for Day Scholar
1.
Maintenance Allowance (For 10 months only)
Rs.10,000/-per annum
( Rs.1000 p.m.)
Rs.5,000/- per annum.
( Rs.500 p.m.)
2.
Course Fee*
Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less
Rs.20,000/- per annum or Actual whichever is less
Total
Rs.30,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
* Full course fee will be reimbursed for eligible institutions listed at Annexure-III
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Payment:
i) Maintenance allowance is payable from 1st April or from the month of admission, whichever is later, to the month in which the examinations are completed, (including maintenance allowance during holidays) maximum twice a year, provided that if the scholar secures admission after the 20th day of a month, the amount will be paid from the month following the month of admission.
ii) In case of renewal of scholarships awarded in the previous years, maintenance allowance will be paid from the month following the month upto which scholarship was paid in the previous year, if the course of study is continuous.
iii) The Government of the State/Union Territory Administration, to which they belong, in accordance with the procedure laid down by them in this regard, will pay the scholarship money to the selected students.
iv) Scholarship will not be paid for the period of internship/housemanship in the M.B.B.S. course or for a practical training in other course if the student is in receipt of some remuneration during the internship period or some allowance/stipend during the practical training in other course.
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Other Conditions for the Award:
i) The scholarship is dependent on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the scholar. If it is reported by the Head of the Institution at any time that a scholar has by reasons of his/her own act of default failed to make satisfactory progress or has been guilty of misconduct such as resorting to or participating in strikes, irregularity in attendance without the permission of the authorities concerned etc., the authority sanctioning the scholarship may either cancel the scholarship or stop or withhold further payment for such period as it may think fit.
ii) If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, his/her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered, at the discretion of the concerned State Government. The student concerned will be blacklisted and debarred for scholarship in any scheme forever.
iii) A scholarship awarded may be cancelled if the scholar changes the subject of the course of study for which the scholarship was originally awarded or changes the Institution of study, without prior approval of the State Government. The Head of the Institution shall report such cases to them and stop payment of the scholarship money. The amount already paid may also be recovered at the discretion of the State Government.
iv) A scholar is liable to refund the scholarship amount at the discretion of the State Government, if during the course of the year, the studies for which the scholarship has been awarded, is discontinued by him/her.
v) The regulations can be changed at anytime at the discretion of the Government of India.
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Procedure for Applying
i) An application for scholarship should comprise:
a) One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form (separate application forms prescribed for ‘fresh’ and renewal of scholarship by the concerned States/UTs).
b) One copy of the passport size photograph with signatures of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship).
c) One attested copy of certificates, diploma, degree etc. in respect of all examinations passed.
d) An income declaration by the self-employed parents/guardians, stating definite income from all sources by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper. Employed parents/guardians are required to obtain income certificate from their employer and for any additional income from other sources, they would furnish declaration by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
e) Proof of permanent residence.
f) A receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year on the form attached to the application duly counter-signed by the Head of the Institution concerned, if the application was in receipt of a scholarship under this scheme in the preceding year.
g) The State department should satisfy itself that the student belongs to a particular minority community.
ii) Application complete in all respects shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution, being attended or last attended by the candidates and shall be addressed to an officer specified for this purpose by the Government of State/ Union Territory to which the student belongs, in accordance with the instructions issued by them from time to time.
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Funding Pattern of the Scheme:
The Scheme will be implemented by the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, which receive 100% central assistance from Government of India for the total expenditure under the scheme.
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scholarship
Asslaam-O-Alaikum,
*Muslim Education Trust *is pleased to announce scholarships for *Scholars belonging *to* Muslim Community* to pursue *3 Years Ph. D Study* in any of the approved fields in *science and high technology* at renowned institution of higher learning in *IDB member countries*. The currently approved fields of study are as follows:
*(I)** **Laser and fiber Optics*
*(II)** **Conductors/Semi-Conductors *
*(III)** ** Polymer Science*
*(IV)** **Genetic Engineering/Biotechnology *
*(V)** **Nuclear Science/Engineering *
*(VI)** ** Electronics/Micro Electronics/Telecommunications*
*(VII)** ** Computer Science (including CAD/CAM) *
*(VIII)** **Renewable Energy/Fuel Technology *
*(IX)** **Hydrology**/ Water Resources*
*(X)** ** Metallurgy *
*(XI)** ** Chemical Engineering /Material Sciences*
*(XII)** ** Medicine/ Pharmaceutical *
*(XIII)** ** Agriculture/Food Technology *
*(XIV)** **System Engineering** *
*(XV)** **Space Science/ Technology*
*(XVI)** ** Environmental Preservation Technology.*
The prospective applicants must be attached to a scientific, academic and/ or research institution in the country and should possess *M.Sc.* degree in science/technology with excellent average academic standing. The candidates having proven publications and research with minimum *2years work experience in science/ technology* will be given preference.
Interested candidates having age not over 35 years may write for application form and detailed brochure to
*Muslim Education Trust** (MET), *
* E-3 Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar, *
* New Delhi- 110025 *
*down load from (www.metdelhi.org
Application form completed in all respects with relevant required documents should be submitted to *MET *office latest by *20 DEC 2008*
*Therefore it is our duty to convey this message to the weaker section of society so that maximum number of students of our community avail the benefits of this scheme. *
*The Forms and other details are also available to our website*
* www.metdelhi.org
*Muslim Education Trust *is pleased to announce scholarships for *Scholars belonging *to* Muslim Community* to pursue *3 Years Ph. D Study* in any of the approved fields in *science and high technology* at renowned institution of higher learning in *IDB member countries*. The currently approved fields of study are as follows:
*(I)** **Laser and fiber Optics*
*(II)** **Conductors/Semi-Conductors *
*(III)** ** Polymer Science*
*(IV)** **Genetic Engineering/Biotechnology *
*(V)** **Nuclear Science/Engineering *
*(VI)** ** Electronics/Micro Electronics/Telecommunications*
*(VII)** ** Computer Science (including CAD/CAM) *
*(VIII)** **Renewable Energy/Fuel Technology *
*(IX)** **Hydrology**/ Water Resources*
*(X)** ** Metallurgy *
*(XI)** ** Chemical Engineering /Material Sciences*
*(XII)** ** Medicine/ Pharmaceutical *
*(XIII)** ** Agriculture/Food Technology *
*(XIV)** **System Engineering** *
*(XV)** **Space Science/ Technology*
*(XVI)** ** Environmental Preservation Technology.*
The prospective applicants must be attached to a scientific, academic and/ or research institution in the country and should possess *M.Sc.* degree in science/technology with excellent average academic standing. The candidates having proven publications and research with minimum *2years work experience in science/ technology* will be given preference.
Interested candidates having age not over 35 years may write for application form and detailed brochure to
*Muslim Education Trust** (MET), *
* E-3 Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar, *
* New Delhi- 110025 *
*down load from (www.metdelhi.org
Application form completed in all respects with relevant required documents should be submitted to *MET *office latest by *20 DEC 2008*
*Therefore it is our duty to convey this message to the weaker section of society so that maximum number of students of our community avail the benefits of this scheme. *
*The Forms and other details are also available to our website*
* www.metdelhi.org
OFID Scholarship Award 2009/10
OFID Scholarship Award 2009/10
http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.
Eligibility Criteria:
Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
Required documents:
Eligible Countries
I.Eligibility
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 30, 2009.
Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org
II.Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III.Required documents
1. A completed on-line application form.
2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
IV. Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa :
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean:
Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe :
Albania , Bosnia Herzegovina
APPLY ONLINE
http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.
Eligibility Criteria:
Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
Required documents:
Eligible Countries
I.Eligibility
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 30, 2009.
Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org
II.Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III.Required documents
1. A completed on-line application form.
2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
IV. Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa :
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean:
Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe :
Albania , Bosnia Herzegovina
APPLY ONLINE
Friday, September 19, 2008
IDB Scholarship Programme 2008 - 2009
IDB Scholarship Programme 2008 - 2009
Applications are invited for the IDB Scholarship from meritorious, but financially needy Muslim students granted admission or intend to seek admission in the academic session 2008-2009 in the first year of degree course in the fields of Medicine and Engineering, (all branches) including Homeopathy, Unani, Ayurvedic, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law.
The scholarship is offered as an Interest-Free Loan to be refunded in installments after completion of the graduation. The applicants should have passed SSC (10+2) with minimum 60% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
Please write for Application Forms (available Free of Charge) giving course details and the date of admission along with a self-addressed envelop of 25x11 cm size with postage stamps of Rs. 15/= affixed on it, to: MUSLIM EDUCATION TRUST, E-3, Abut Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110 025. Ph: 26957004, 26941354, 65738725, Fax: 26949076. Application Form can also be downloaded from the website: www.metdelhi.org or www.sit-india.org.
Application form duly completed in all respects with necessary copies of required documents should reach the Trust office on the address given above latest by 6th October 2008.
Applications are invited for the IDB Scholarship from meritorious, but financially needy Muslim students granted admission or intend to seek admission in the academic session 2008-2009 in the first year of degree course in the fields of Medicine and Engineering, (all branches) including Homeopathy, Unani, Ayurvedic, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law.
The scholarship is offered as an Interest-Free Loan to be refunded in installments after completion of the graduation. The applicants should have passed SSC (10+2) with minimum 60% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
Please write for Application Forms (available Free of Charge) giving course details and the date of admission along with a self-addressed envelop of 25x11 cm size with postage stamps of Rs. 15/= affixed on it, to: MUSLIM EDUCATION TRUST, E-3, Abut Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110 025. Ph: 26957004, 26941354, 65738725, Fax: 26949076. Application Form can also be downloaded from the website: www.metdelhi.org or www.sit-india.org.
Application form duly completed in all respects with necessary copies of required documents should reach the Trust office on the address given above latest by 6th October 2008.
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