In the Autumn of 2008, the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) will invite applications for the `C.R. Parekh Fellowship’. Applicants should be established scholars in the social sciences with experience of research on India. Applicants should hold a PhD or comparable qualifications and experience - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.

1. The `C.R. Parekh Fellowship’ will be for a period of three months, preferably starting 1st October 2009 to allow the Fellow to fully participate in academic activities around, and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at the LSE.
2. The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1200 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications; and will be provided with office space and access to research facilities at the School.
3. The Fellow will be expected to engage in research on a topic under the following themes:
   • Poverty, Inequality, Human Development and Social Exclusion
   • Quality of Public Life
   • Regional Disparities
   • Identities - Gender, Ethnicity, Language
   • Economy and Environment
   • Political Structures and Processes
   • Constitutional Debates

   Preference will be given to topics that focus on social, economic, political and constitutional concern to India

4. The Fellowship is open to candidates from India only.
5. The Fellow will be expected to finish a piece of research of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation at a seminar or lecture arranged by the Asia Research Centre.
6. Applications should be addressed to The Chairman of the Management Committee, The Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail or fax under any circumstances. Applications should include a curriculum vitae in no more than three pages and an outline of proposed research in no more than three pages. Please use A4-sized plain paper only. Please do not staple your application. Applicants should also give the names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the Chairman.

The tentative final date for receipt of applications is Monday 14 January 2009. Late applications will not be accepted. The successful candidate should be informed of the decision by the end of March 2009. For more information on the Asia Research Centre, LSE, please visit our website at www.lse.ac.uk/collections/asiaResearchCentre. 

Source: Scholarships World

We invite applications from highly motivated candidates, willing to take up challenges in modern biology, for admissions to our Research Scholars program. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program of Manipal University or University of Hyderabad.

Eligibility: M.B.B.S. or Masters degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture. Candidates (other than MBBS graduates) must have cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET for j JRF. Those who have appeared, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, only those candidates will be considered who produce proof of having cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET JRF except for M.B.B.S. Admission to CDFD-Research Scholars program is based on a 2-tier system involving a written test followed by interview of candidates who have qualified the written test.

CDFD is pleased to announce upto two research fellowships for the candidates with MBBS. The admission procedure will remain the same. In the case of candidates whose JRF examination results are announced before the written test of CDFD takes place, and have qualified the NET v/ith fellowship, they will be eligible to appear for the CDFD examination upon furnishing the relevant details of having cleared the JRF/NET with fellowship.

Apply: Applications on plain paper as per the format displayed on our website should be sent to Admissions Coordinator,Academic Cell, CDFD, Nacharam, Hyderabad - 500076. Applications may also be made online through our website (www.cdfd.org.in) The last date for applications to reach CDFD is 15.10.2008. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on our website in the first week of November: 2008. No individual intimation letter would be sent.

Procedure: Eligible candidates will be called for written examination at CDFD in the second week of December, 2008.Those who qualify the written test will be interviewed on the following day. No TA/DA will be paid. Director, CDFD reserves the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

For more details, visit www.cdfd.org.in

Sophia Merit Scholarships Inc 10th Annual Announcement

Sophia Scholarship is ready to receive applications for the academic year 2008-2009 from academically outstanding and financially deserving students. Scholarships will be awarded to students for pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Medicine after completion of higher secondary education.

Who can apply: Students entering first year college only eligible to apply.

Apply: The completed application form along with the requested details and attachments should reach the contact address by October 30 2008. After the selection process is completed the candidates will be informed of the decision by November/December of 2008. The awards for the selected Sophia Scholar will be distributed towards the end February 2009 at an award ceremony in Chennai. Awards will be sent by mail to Sophia Scholars who are unable to attend the Award Ceremony. Deadline for receiving all required documents and application form is Oct 30, 2008.

For further details and for application form visit: www.sophiascholarship.org

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.

In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Eligibility Conditions

Candidates must:
Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.
Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to apply:
Please complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation by 26th January 2009. All application documents must be in English.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified in April 2009. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

You will be required to submit the following:

Full name

Email address

Address, country, and phone number

Degrees held, universities attended, and expected graduation date

Up-to-date copy of your CV

Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):
1) Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
2) Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
3) Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.

Transcripts:
Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.
Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
(Note: You must include documentation explaining the grading criteria at your University.)

Enrollment confirmation for 2009/2010 or confirmation of graduation date:
Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.

Recommendation letters:
Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, preferably on official letterhead. Please print and give the following recommendation overview to your two referrers. It includes a description of the scholarship and suggested focal points for your letter of recommendation.

Faqs: http://www.google.com/anitaborg-emena/faq.html

Source: Google

35 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHEDULED CASTE/ SCHEDULED TRIBE/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ENGINEERING STUDENTS, SCHEME- XVIII (2007-08)

The country’s premier power producer takes on the responsibility for fruitful impact in the cause of SC/ST/Physically Challenged persons. As a responsible and socially conscious enterprise, NTPC is offering 35 scholarships to students belonging to Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe/Physically Challenged categories pursuing full time degree course in Engineering.

ELIGIBILITY:
Students belonging to SC/ST/Physically Challenged categories (Visually Handicapped/ Hearing Handicapped/ Orthopaedically Handicapped) and pursuing full time degree course in Engineering in the disciplines of Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics / Telecommunication from a college/ university/ institute recognized by the Govt, of India and should be in the Second Year in the session 2007-2008. Those who have successfully completed the 1st year degree course in 2007 in the first attempt only need apply. They should not be receiving any financial aid or assistance from any source.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:
The scholarship is admissible from the second year till the final year subject to the condition that the student meets the minimum qualifying criterion for success in each year. The amount of scholarship is Rs.1500/- P.M. Total 35 scholarships will be granted (20 SC, 10 ST and 05 PC).

HOW TO APPLY:
Students fulfilling the eligibility condition may submit their applications in the prescribed format printed alongside duly completed in all respects along with supporting documents through the Head of the Institution. While forwarding the application, the institute shall certify to the effect that information furnished by the candidate is correct and the institute is recognized by the Government of India. Applications should be sent to
Shri A.K Bhatnagar,
AGM. (HR & CC), NTPC Ltd.,
NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex,
Core 7, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110003

Last Date to Apply: 20 October, 2008

Note: Applications not in the prescribed format/ received after the closing date or not forwarded through the Head of the Institution are liable to be rejected. For application format, please refer Employment News Dated 13-19 Sep 2008

For more details, visit www.ntpc.co.in

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) offers fellowships to scholars to pursue research in (i) modern Indian history and contemporary studies (ii) perspectives in Indian development (social, economic and cultural) (iii) India and changing trends in world economy and polity.

Special preference will be given to scholars working on a) various aspects of the history of India’s national liberation struggle and b) Jawaharlal Nehru, values represented by him and the critical issues of the Nehruvian era. This would include a wide range of areas such as foreign policy and national security, the study of democracy, movements for the deepening of democracy, planning, equity, communalism, gender, education and health and particularly its access to the poor.

The fellowships are offered at three levels:

Junior Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow. The emoluments, including allowances, will correspond to that of Assistant professor, Associate Professor and Professor of Central Universities, respectively (plus 2 increments). CPF/ GPF facilities will be extended only to scholars having permanent jobs who take up the fellowship after taking leave without pay from their parent departments.

Fellowships offered are for a duration of two years only. Fellows will be based in Delhi except for a maximum of five fellows who may be permitted by the Selection Committee to be based outside Delhi.

Senior Fellow: Scholars of eminence who have made significant contribution to the knowledge in their respective fields and preferably have experience of conducting and guiding research.

Fellow: Good Academic record, a Ph. D or equivalent published work and at least five years teaching/ post doctoral research experience.

Junior Fellow: These positions are open to candidates with a good academic record and/or scholarly publication, and preferably Ph. D degree.

Apply: Interested scholars are requested to send an application along with a note of about 2,000 words on the proposed project to be undertaken with the following information in an envelope clearly marked “Application for Fellowship” to the Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi – 110 011.

1) Name
2) Address,
3) Date of Birth
, 4) Academic Record from High School onwards,
5) Details of post-graduate work and list of publications with copies of at least two recent publications
6) Details of how employed so far and
7) Recommendations from two referees. Candidates in employment should apply through proper channel.

Last Date to Apply: September 1, 2008.

Note: The NMML however reserves the right to accept applications that may come in even after the last date. In general, applications can be sent at any time of the year and they shall be retained on file for consideration periodically. The NMML reserves the right to invite any scholar who may not have applied, to accept fellowships at any level of pursue research on any project in the areas broadly defined.

LSFI Scholarships 2008

Applications are invited from the Indian students for the LSFI Scholarships for the current academic year 2008-09. Merit, family income and academic performances will be considered by the selection committee on competitive basis for awarding the scholarships. Details at Current Science Click Here

Eligibility:
Students studying in any Indian Colleges and those awaiting admissions are all eligible.
(11th / 12th / Diploma / Degree / PG / M.Phil / Ph.D. / Post Doc., etc.)

Apply:
Applications forms may be requested by Email : lsfindia@yahoo.co.in or download at website www.lifescience.org.in To obtain by post please send a self-addressed envelope (27cm x 12cm) affixed with stamp (Rs.10/-).

Applications may be obtained and submitted between 01-06-2008 to 31-08-2008 (Please Note: No telephonic queries are solicited)

Correspondence address
Admin. Off: Morigeri - 583220 (PO) Karnataka, India.
Email: lsfindia@yahoo.co.in

Source: www.lifescience.org.in

CBSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi notifies the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examinations conducted by the Board in the year 2008.

1. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for +2

2. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies.

3. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under Graduate Studies for Single Girl Child

• The details, eligibility conditions of each scheme are given in Board’s Website www.cbse.nic.in which may be referred to. Eligible students may submit the requiste documents to the Board on or before 31.08.2008.

• The Scholars of all the schemes who have been granted scholarship by the Board during the previous years may also submit the required documents for renewal of scholarship.

Last date for receipt of all the documents: 31.08.2008

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi invites applications from eligible students for award of the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examination conducted by the Board in the year 2008.

1. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for single Girl Child for +2

2. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies (AIPMT).

3. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies (AIEEE).

4. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under Graduate Studies for Single Girl Children.

The details, eligibility conditions of each scheme are given in Board’s Website www.cbse.nic.in which may be referred to. The scholars of all the schemes who have been granted scholarships by the Board in respect of the above said schemes in the previous years may submit their applications for the renewal before 31st August, 2008. The details may be seen in the Board’s website.

ARE YOU IN CLASS VIII? YOU MAY GET SCHOLARSHIP UPTO YOUR P.G/Ph.D.

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT started in the year 1963. The purpose of the scheme is to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honors and helps talented students by providing financial assistances in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law; this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation. For the selection year 2009, The NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in class VIII only.

1. Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations.

2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for the Physically Challenged Group of Students each in respect of the class VIII.

3. Scholarship: Awardees of NTS Examination will receive a sum of Rs.500/-per month as per NTS rules.

4. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For stage-1, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage 1 will be eligible to appear for Stage 11 examination conducted by NCERT.

5. Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examinations are given below in the table.
STAGE : Stage I ( State )

AREA : * Last Date for submission of Application Form - 30 August 2008 ( Saturday )
* Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 15 November 2008(Saturday)
* Examination in All States and Union Territories 16 November 2008 ( Sunday )

STAGE : Stage II ( National )
AREA : Examination in All States and Union Territories 10 May 2009 ( Sunday)

6. Eligibility: Students of Class VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.

7. Examination: The pattern of written examination for Class VIII will be as follows.

Stage 1 examination at the State/UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test(MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test(SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics.
Stage 2 examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test(MAT), (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences and mathematics, (c) Interview. Only those candidates who qualify the written examination at the National Level will be invited for the interview.

8. State Quotas: Each State/Union Tertiary has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on the NCERT website. However, there will be no State/Union Territory Quotas for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. Reservation for SC, ST and Physically Challenged will be as notified in Para 2 above.

9. Application Forms: Application forms may be downloaded from the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. All correspondences related to application forms should be addressed to the state Liaison Officers (Los) whose addresses are given at the end/Website : www.ncert.nic.in

10. The completed application form duly signed by the principal of the school should be submitted to the LO before the last date i.e. 31 August 2008.

11. Fees: States and Union Territories may notify the fee required (refer to NCERT website) which will be paid for the Stage-1 examination. However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.

12. Announcement of Results: Results of the Stage I examination will be announced by NCERT.

13. Indian Students Studying Abroad can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examinations under conditions prescribed in the NTS Brochure for Class VIII which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up relevant items of the application form available on the NCERT website and send in to the undersigned along with a photocopy of the mark sheet of previous examination latest by 31 March 2009.

HOD, Department of Education Measurement and Evaluation
National Council of Education Research & Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016

List of Addresses of NTS Liaison Officers of Southern States/UT for 2008-2009

ANDHRAPRADHESH
Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Director of Govt.
Examinations, Chapel Road, ABIDS, Hyderbad-500001
Phone: 040-23237343, 23237344

KARNATAKA
Director, DSERT, No. 4, 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari,
3 rd Stage, Bangalore- 560085
Phone: 080-26422239, 26422372

KERALA
Assistant Professor, SCERT, Vidhya Bhavan,
Poojapura (P.O) Thiruvanathapuram-695012
Phone: 0471-2340323

LAKSHADWEEP
Principal, Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Kaveratti Island UT of Lakshadweep.
Phone: 04896-262874

PONDICHERRY
Joint Director, Directorate of School Education,
Anna Nagar, Puduchery 605005
Phone: 0413-2207203

TAMILNADU
Director, Directorate of Govt. Examinations,
College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600006
Phone: 044-28272088, Fax: 044-28221734 

LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation is pleased to announce 1000 scholarships in All India (10 scholarships per Divisional Centre of LIC equal number of boys and girls: 5 each) for students belonging to economically weaker families for pursuing higher studies in Medicine, Engineering and Graduation in any discipline, Diploma Course in any field and Vocational Course of Graduation Level through Government Recognized Colleges/ Institutes which leads to immediate employment.

Who can apply : Only candidates who have passed Class XII Exam in Academic Year 2007-08 with at least 60% of marks, and family income of Rs.60,000/- and below per annum need apply.

For details of the Scheme and Online application, Log on to www.licindia.in  or contact nearest LIC branch or Divisional Office.

Last date of making online application: is 9th August, 2008.

Note: Only Online Application is allowed