All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(A Statutory Body of the Government of India)

National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF)

Preamble :
In pursuance of the Policy Framework for promotion of Post Graduate Education and Research in Technical Education as announced by Ministry of Human Resource Development, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers NDF to eligible candidates to pursue Doctoral Programmes. Under the National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) scheme fifty (50) Doctoral Fellowships will be offered every year to selected candidates in emerging areas/disciplines of Technical Education by AICTE to pursue Doctoral programme.
Objective :
To attract highly qualified and motivated candidates to pursue Doctoral degree and offer themselves for teaching positions in the Technical Education System. To provide research support to bright young candidates to pursuing exciting and innovative research in the field of Technical Education.
Details of Scheme :
* Scholarship @ Rs.12,000/- per month per candidate.
* Contingency grant of Rs.25,000/- per annum per candidate.
* Overhead charges of Rs.20,000/- per annum per candidate to the host Institution i.e. Institution
where the candidate is pursuing Ph.D. / Doctoral Programme.
Period of Fellowship :
The above scholarship shall be given for a period of 3 years. In the event of non-completion and Ph.D. Programme or equivalent within this period the scholarship can be extended up to one more year subject
to satisfactory performance of the candidate, as assessed by an independent Expert committee
appointed by AICTE.
Eligibility :
Those who have already secured admission as full time candidates and are in the first year of their doctoral programme in the selected Host Institutions given in the Annexure are eligible to apply. For details kindly refer the advertisement inviting applications for award of fellowship in the month of July.
Selection Procedure :
The candidates who satisfy the screening criteria as decided by AICTE, will have to appear for an interview. Based on the performance of the candidates in the interview, a merit list of candidates shall be prepared by the AICTE, from which the final selection of candidates for the scheme shall be made.
How to Apply :
The detailed information and application form can be obtained from AICTE head quarters or
the same can be downloaded from the AICTE website (www.aicte.ernet.in).
The completed application with all necessary documents should be sent to : Advisor (FD)
AICTE
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002.

Annexure :
Candidates registered as Ph.D. students in the following institutions shall be eligible for NDF.
(See eligibility) :-
MANAGEMENT
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad-380015
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore-560076
Indian Institute of Management, Indore-452012
Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata-700104
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikoe-673571
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow-226013
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721302
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai-400076
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi-110016
Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005
Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon-122001
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai-400058
T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal-576119
Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur-831001

Detailed advertisement inviting applications will be in the month of July

All India Council for Technical Education
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110 002
Phone : 011-23392563, 23392565, 23392568, 23392573-75, Telefax : 011-23392552
Website : www.aicte.ernet.in
 

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) February 14, 2004 pg.11

All India Management Association

AIMA Announces
SCHOLARSHIPS
for Economically Disadvantaged Students

In pursuit of its dedication towards social causes AlMA has instituted scholarships of upto Rs.60,000/- each. These will be awarded to students from economically weaker sections of society undergoing management education in AICTE approved/University affiliated B-Schools.

Eligibility:
Minimum 60% marks in Graduation.
Should have been admitted in the B-School on merit
and not in the sponsored category.
Family income should be less than Rs.15000/ per month.

Download application form from AlMA website.
www.aima-ind.org/aima/misc/scholarships.htm
and post the filled application form to Director General AlMA through Dean/Director of the Institute by 31st December, 2004.

All India Management Association
Management House, 14 Institutional Area, Lodhi
New Delhi-110 003
Phone : 24617570, Fax: 24626689
E-mail : dgea@aima-ind.org

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) October 6, 2004 pg.9

K.C. MAHINDRA
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN ABROAD

The Trustees of K.C. Mahindra Education Trust offer Interest-free
loan scholarships to Indian nationals for post-graduate studies
abroad in various fields.

Applications are invited for the K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for the
year 2005 for advanced studies in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Medicine & Business Management the study of
Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences.

The maximum amount of scholarship payable to any scholar shall not exceed Rs.95,000/-. Applicants for these scholarships are required
to satisfy the following conditions:

* They must possess a FIRST CLASS degree or an equivalent diploma of the same standard from a recognised Indian University.

*  They must have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from
September 2005 but not later than February 2006.

Candidates studying in the FINAL YEAR of the degree or diploma courses are also eligible to apply provided they produce their
Final Year Certificate before end June 2005.

Government and Quasi-Government Officers with a creditable
academic record, going abroad for specialised qualifications
are also eligible to apply.

Preliminary applications should be forwarded to
The Executive Secretary
K.C. Mahindra Education Trust
Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Near Regal Cinema, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Mumbai-400 001,
along with 25cms x 18cms self-addressed envelope with Rs.10/- postage stamps affixed, which should reach him not later than
28th February, 2005. The prescribed application form will be sent only to those candidates who are considered to have the requisite qualifications as stated above.

Prescribed application forms duly filled in by the applicants together with necessary enclosures must reach the Trust Office before
31st March 2005.

The final interview of the candidates will take place in the month of July 2005. The interview date will be intimated to the selected candidates during the 3rd week of May 2005.

For details see Times of India (Ahmedabad) January 20, 2005 pg.6

J.N. TATA SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for
the J.N. TATA ENDOWMENT LOAN SCHOLARSHIPS for the academic year 2005-2006 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines.
Selected scholars may also qualify for gift awards.

Eligibility Criteria :
Indian university, with a consistently good academic record. Students in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply. Academics and other mid-career professionals with a good academic background and experience in their field who wish to go abroad for further specialization are also considered.
Candidates applying for the scholarship should have applied for admission to Universities abroad for the Fall 2005 / Spring 2006 semesters. Applications of student awaiting admissions abroad will
also be considered. However, the final award is subject to
their securing admission.

Selection Process :
Candidates found suitable after the initial screening will be short-listed for an interview in person by subject experts. The final selection will
be on the basis of the interview which will be held at Mumbai
between March and June 2005.

Procedure for Applying :
Application forms will be issued from the administrative office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 51, M.G. Road, Mumbai-400 001, on payment of Rs.100/- by cash or by Money Order. The applicants
should give their full name and address in the
'Space for Communication' provided on both sides of
the money order form.
Last date for the issue of application forms is January 31, 2005

The completed application should reach : The Director
J.N. Tata Endowment
Bombay House, 24, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai-400 001
not later than Tuesday, February 15, 2005

For details see Hindustan Times (New Delhi) December 4, 2004 pg.5

NAROTAM SEKHSARIA
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
An initiative of the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

A scholarship programme that doesn't only focus on education.
It focuses on you.

The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship is a merit-based programme designed for the best and brightest minds who wish to pursue their post-graduate studies, in India and abroad. An eminent panel of experts will select students with a determination to scale new height. Besides developing an expertise in the subjects of their choice, those selected will have a unique advantage: a mentoring programme which we propose to initiate shortly. This will help further their academic excellence, and motivate them to achieve their desired goals in life.
We expect that our scholars, in turn, will take on the role of
mentoring the next generation.
 
Eligibility:
1. Age limit: 30 years. 2. Students wanting to pursue post-graduate studies at prestigious institutes in India and abroad.
3. The scholarship extends itself to the following subjects:
a) Pure Sciences b) Applied Sciences c) Engineering
d) Information Technology e) Business Administration
4 . Students with an excellent background in academics and
other co-curricular activities are encouraged to apply.
 
How to apply:
Students wishing to avail of this scholarship may acquire application forms from the office of the trust on payment of Rs.200/- either by cash/cheque/demand draft. Application forms, complete in all respects, should reach the office of the trust latest by 21st February 2005.
The trust will not be responsible for postal or other delays.
 
Amount of scholarship:
This is a loan scholarship where 50 per cent of the total tuition fee
up to a maximum of Rs.10 lac will be, allocated per scholar.
 

For further information, contact:
Dr. Seema Singh Ghosh
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
122 Maker chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021
Phone: 9122 56597312
Website: www.nsscholarship.net
 

For details see The Hindu (Chennai) February 2, 2005 pg.7

K.C. MAHINDRA
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN ABROAD

The trustees of K.C. Mahindra Education Trust offer interest-free
loan scholarship to Indian nationals for post-graduate studies
in various fields

Applications are invited for the K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for the year 2006 for advanced studies in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Medicine & Business Management including
the study of Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences.

The maximum amount of scholarship payable to any scholar shall not exceed Rs.95,000/-. Applicants for these scholarships are required
to satisfy the following conditions:

* They must possess a First Class degree or an equivalent diploma
from a recognised Indian university.

* They must have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from
September 2006 but not later than February 2007.

Candidates studying in the Final Year of degree or diploma courses are also eligible to apply provided they produce their Final Year Certificate before the end of June 2006.

Government and Quasi-Government Officers with a creditable academic record, going abroad for specialised qualifications are also eligible
to apply.

Preliminary applications should be forwarded to
The Executive Secretary
K.C. Mahindra Education Trust
Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Near Regal Cinema, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Mumbai-400 001
along with a 25cms x 18cms self-addressed envelope affixed with Rs.10/- postage stamps. Applications should reach not later than
28th February 2006. The prescribed application forms will be
sent only to those candidates who are considered to have
the requisite qualifications as stated above.

The applicants must send the duly filled in application forms along with necessary enclosures to the Trust Office before 31st March 2006.

The final interview of the candidates will take place in the month of July 2006. Interview date will be intimated to the selected
candidates during the 3rd week of May 2006.

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust
Space courtesy: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

For details see Times of India (Mumbai) January 23, 2006 pg.13

K.C. MAHINDRA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN ABROAD

NAROTAM SEKHSARI
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
An initiative of the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

A scholarship that helps you get a higher education.
Then takes you even further.

The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship is a merit-based programme designed for the best and brightest minds who wish to pursue their post-graduate studies in India and abroad. An eminent panel of experts will select students with a determination to scale new heights. Besides developing an expertise in the subjects of their choice, those selected will have a unique advantage: to be part of our recently initiated mentoring programme. This will help further their academic excellence, and motivate them to achieve their desired goals in life. We, expect that our scholars, in turn, will take on the role of mentoring
the next generation.

Eligibility:
1. Age limit: 30 years.
2. Students wanting to pursue post-graduate studies at prestigious institutes in India and abroad.
3. The scholarship extends itself to the following subjects:
(a) Pure Sciences (b) Applied Sciences.
(c) Engineering (d) Information Technology
(e) Business Administration.
4. Students with an excellent background in academics and other co-curricular activities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
Students under 30 may apply for this scholarship by picking up an application form from the office of the trust on payment of Rs.300/- for applications from Mumbai and Rs.330/- for outstation applications by cash/demand draft/money order. No cheques will be accepted. Application forms, complete in all respects, should reach the office of the trust latest by 21st February 2006. The trust will not be responsible for postal or other delays.

Amount of scholarship:
This is a loan scholarship where 50% of the total tuition fee up to
a maximum of Rs.10 lac will be allocated per scholar.

For further information contact:
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
46, Maker Chamber III, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021
Phone: +91 (22) 22824589, 22824705
Website: www.nsscholarship.net

For details see Times of India (Mumbai) February 2, 2006 pg.9

NAROTAM SEKHSARIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

A.M.M. Foundation
A.M.M. ARUNACHALAM - LAKSHMI ACHI
SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS STUDY

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned
Interest Free Loan Scholarship for pursuing Post Graduate / Doctoral overseas studies in Engineering, Technology, Science, Humanities, Medicine and Business Management

Eligibility :
a) Applicants shall be Indian Nationals with First Class Degree or equivalent Diploma from a recognised Indian University.
b) Must have secured/applied for admission in a reputable
Foreign University for Course/Research Work commencing in the financial year 2006-2007, in the fields mentioned above.

Application Procedure :
a) Application forms may be obtained at the Foundation in person
or by sending a letter along with a self addressed stamped
Rs.5/- envelope of size 25cm x 12cm.
b) Last date for issue of application forms: 26.05.2006
c) Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 31.05.2006

Applications / enquiries may be addressed to :
The Secretary
A.M.M. Foundation
"Parry House", 43, Moore Street, Chennai-600 001
Phone: 044-2530 6673, Fax : 044-2534 2822

For details see The Hindu (Chennai) April 23, 2006 pg.7

A.M.M. ARUNACHALAM - LAKSHMI ACHI SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS STUDY