The Paul Foundation Scholarships are awarded by The Paul Foundation, established in 2001 by the Apeejay Surrendra Group as a window of opportunity for young scholars eager to pursue intellectual excellence through academic pursuit of higher studies in India and abroad.

• The Paul Foundation offers scholarships to those Indians who have shown the ability in their specific areas of interest, giving them an opportunity to develop their potential and be recognized as leaders.
• The primary purpose of The Paul Foundation Scholarship is to develop outstanding scholars who have demonstrated ability and intellectual excellence to produce thoughtful and thought provoking work and who can in turn contribute to make a difference to society.
• The choice of subjects is diverse, but not all inclusive.
• Advertisements inviting applications for The Paul Foundation Scholarship are published in leading newspapers every year in the month of November.
• The scholarships are open to students pursing Post Graduate / Doctoral studies and Diploma and Short Term courses that fits in with the ideology of the organization as enunciated in its vision statement.
• Given the expense of studying overseas or even at the premier institutions in India, which could be unaffordable for some of the best and the brightest students.

Scholarship provider

The Paul Foundation Private Sector

Eligibility criteria

• First class degree in all their previous qualifying examinations, at the undergraduate or post graduate levels and must have submitted their applications to the universities of their choice at the time of applying to The Paul Foundation.
• Candidates are required to furnish proof of their confirmed admission before the interview.
• They must be Indian citizens. As a merit-cum-means grant, the Foundation requires the applicant to submit duly authorized proof of family income at the time of application.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

Maximum of Rs. 15 lakhs per annum per student.

Application Procedure

Any candidate applying for the Paul Foundation’s Scholarship must submit the dully filled in application form of the Foundation along with  detailed official record of the applicant’s academic achievements and Letter of application, along with receipt/acknowledgment.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

30 years

Contact details

The Paul Foundation

Apeejay House

15, Park Street

Kolkata – 700016, West Bengal

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Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST) Fellowships are awarded to Indian Nationals for conducting advance research in chosen frontline areas of science & technology. The candidates should themselves correspond with the research institution abroad for their placement. Institution which are to be visited should be recognized and outstanding institutions where major developments in chosen areas are in progress. Rules governing payment of salary, seniority, leave, medical benefits, gratuity, GPF and pensions etc. of the institution to which a fellow belongs would continue to be applicable. However, no liability under these rules will be borne by DST. Medical Insurance expenses will be met by the fellow out of the maintenance allowance. The candidates selected for the award of BOYSCAST Fellowship should commence their research/training before the end of the financial year in which the award is given. Failure to do so would render them forfeit the award. Every selected BOYSCAST Fellow shall be required to execute a bond as per the rules of the parent institute before proceeding on fellowship and shall also be required to submit a service bond to serve in India for at least three years after return to India. If the fellow does not return to India or get a job opportunity overseas on completion of the fellowship, he/she will be required to reimburse the whole of the expenditure incurred on him/her during the fellowship period.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

1. a) Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent to M.D. in Medicine/Ph. D in Science/Technology or equivalent.
2. b) The candidate should hold regular position in recognized Science and Technology Institution and should be actively engaged in research in the relevant area. 142
3. c) An Institution abroad should have expressed its willingness to accept the applicant on a BOYSCAST Fellowship for training/ research based on their proposed research work plan, past research experience and publication record indicating, period of stay necessary to complete the work.
4. d) Candidates must be officially sponsored (their applications to be formally forwarded) by their employer/head of the institution or agency with the commitment to depute them for research/training under BOYSCAST scheme.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

• The fellow will be entitled to the fellowship amount of US $ 2400 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) per month up to six months and US $ 2000 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) per month from the 7th month onwards with maximum duration of fellowship being 12 months. The institution to which the candidate belongs would be responsible for necessary foreign exchange arrangements.
• Fellow will also be entitled to a personal contingent grant of Rs.15,000/– if the fellowship duration is upto six months and Rs.20,000/- if the fellowship duration is more than six months.
• Fellow will also be permitted to travel within host country to attend conferences or visit other institutes of interest with the approval of the Guide at the host institute and as per DST rules. The Fellow will be entitled to a grant of US $ 600 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for duration upto six months and US $ 1200 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for duration beyond six months for this purpose.

Application Procedure

• Application for the award of BOYSCAST Fellowship should be sent in the prescribed format.
• Fifteen copies of the application are to be submitted.
• Application is required to be forwarded through the head of agency/organization/ university where the applicant is employed.
• SC/ST/ OBC candidates should attach an attested copy of the category to which they belong.
• A self addressed stamped postcard may accompany for acknowledgement.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

35 years

Contact details

Scientist G

SERC Division (BOYSCAST Programme)

Department of Science & Technology

Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road

New Delhi – 110016, Delhi

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Cognitive Science is the study of the process by which the human and other animals come to know properties of their external environment and convert that knowledge into action. As well as relay that knowledge to others by means of communication.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) SERC Division, Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Ph. D. or equivalent degree in Science and Engineering with research interests in Cognitive Science and a good academic record. Those who have submitted Ph. D Thesis are also eligible to apply.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

Rs. 55,000/- per month.

Contingency Grant: Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum payable to the host institution.

Application Procedure

• Proposals may be submitted at e-PMS (onlinedst.gov.in) under KIRAN Division in prescribed format of ‘CSRI Individual Proposal’ or ‘CSRI-PDF’ which is available at e-PMS and at DST website.
• Two (2) hardcopies of uploaded research proposal or PDF applications should also be sent to Dr. Vandana Singh, Officer-in-charge, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 by Speed Post.
• The envelope should be superscribed with “Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)” or “CSRI-PDF” as the case may be.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

40 years

Contact details

Dr. H. B. Singh, Scientist

SERC Division

Department of Science & Technology

Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road

New Delhi – 110016, Delhi

E-mail : haribsingh@nic.in

For more details: click here

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“DST-Nano Mission Fellowship” is awarded for pursing research in frontier areas of Nano Science and Technology. The fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The fellowships are awarded under the Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) of the Department of Science and Technology.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Ph. D. degree in Science and Engineering or should have submitted the Ph. D thesis with research interests in Nano Science and Technology and a good academic record.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

• The fellowship carries a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs.60,000/- + HRA besides a research contingency grant of Rs.2,00,000/- per annum. Funds will be disbursed through the host institution/university.
• The postdoctoral fellowship is tenable for a maximum period of 2 years.
• In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research, the fellowship can be extended for the third year also.
• Candidates who have submitted the Ph D thesis but are yet to be awarded the Ph.D degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 45,000/- per month till the award of the degree.

Application Procedure

Candidates may submit their application in the prescribed format along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech, Ph.D), one page synopsis of Ph.D thesis, and a short write up (1000 words) on the proposed research (which must be compatible with the ongoing research of the proposed supervisor) to given address.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

Below 40 years of age

What about last date?

There is no last date for application and applications will be received throughout the year

Contact details

The Administrative Officer

(DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in NST)

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jakkur P.O.

Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka

Telephone No : 080-22082751

Fax No. : 080-22082766

E-mail : admin@incasr.ac.in

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Department of Science and Technology (DST) provides attractive fellowships and contingency grants for students studying in Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in Research. Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India. Selection procedures are different for Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. All of them, however, include an interview for final selection.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2019-20 and having secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination immediately in the preceding academic year are eligible to appear for Aptitude test.

The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2021-22 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII standard/(+2) Board Examination. During the interim period of one year they will be invited for the National  Science (Vijyoshi) Camp and their travel expenses and local hospitality will be met by KVPY.

Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2019–20 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to  B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. for the session 2020–21 provided they have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/ Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination during the academic year 2017-18 are eligible to appear for the Aptitude test.

The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if  they join an undergraduate course in Basic science (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2020-21 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination during academic year 2019-20.

Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2019-20 are eligible to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. during the academic year 2019–20 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)  in the XII Standard Board Examination  are eligible to appear for the Aptitude test. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

Application Procedure

Each stream has a different application form. Separate requisition must be made by the student who wish to apply for more than one stream. Applicants may apply either by hard copy or online.

• Application forms may be downloaded from the KVPY Website or may be obtained from KVPY on request by remitting a processing fee of Rs. 200/- and Rs. 100/- for SC/ST, at any core banking branches of State Bank of India, to the credit of Administrative Executive, KVPY A/C No. 10270577392.
• The pay–in-slip should be sent along with the request clearly indicating the stream (i.e. SA, SB, SB+2(SX), SP, EA, EB, MA etc). Pay-in-slip form is available at the Website.
• SC/ST candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma.

Frequent Queries

What is the selection procedure?

Selection procedures are different for Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Aptitude Test is held for Stream SA/SB and SB +(SX). All of them however, include an interview for final selection. For more details, visit Website.

Contact details

The Convener

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore – 560012, Karnataka

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Under its Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme, the Foundation awards interest free loan scholarships to Indian students with a consistently good academic record. Scholarships are offered for postgraduate students at prestigious institutions in India.

• The amount of scholarship, up to a maximum of Rs. Ten Lakhs is decided as per the assessment of the Foundation.
• Selected students will have the benefit of the Foundation’s mentoring programme, where they will be guided & advised by mentors from the academia, industry and the professions.

Scholarship provider

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Eligibility criteria

• Indian National, residing in India, Graduates of a Recognized university with a consistently good academic record.
• Students in the final year, or those awaiting results are also eligible.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

• Scholarship to the extent of 50% of total Tuition Fee or upto a maximum of Rs. 10 Lakhs, per scholar.
• This scholarship is an Interest Free Loan Scholarship.

Application Procedure

Application forms can be downloaded from Website. Applications to be submitted along with attested copies of :

1. a) All mark sheets and degree certificate;
2. b) GRE/GMAT/TOFEL/IELTS / GATE/CAT score cards, as applicable;
3. c) Award letter of Scholarships/ Awards received;
4. d) Your application to the University and/ or offer letters confirming your admission;
5. e) First four pages of your passport.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

Below 30 years

What about Last Date?

Every year in march of April (Please visit website for Exact Dates)

Contact details

The Secretary

Narottam Sekhsaria Foundation

46, Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point

Mumbai – 400021, Maharashtra

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In 1974, the Academy, instituted the scheme of Science Academy Medals for young Scientists with the aim of distinguishing young scientists of extraordinary promise and creativity who have made notable research contributions in Science & Technology.

• This Award, considered to be the highest recognition of promise, creativity and excellence in a young scientist, is made annually to those distinguished for these attributes as evidenced by their research work carried out in India.
• Many of them have established a rewarding scientific career and have made outstanding contributions winning further honour both in this country and abroad.
• The number of awards are limited to 30 per year.
• A notification inviting nominations for the award is issued each year at a Meeting of the Academy held in April/May.
• A candidate may be proposed by a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy or by earlier recipients of this award. Scientific societies of national standing/university faculty, post-graduate departments or research institutions may also make nominations of eligible candidates.
• A nomination will remain valid for consideration for three years.
• The applicant should be an Indian citizen.

Scholarship provider

Indian National Science Academy (INSA) An apex body of Indian Scientists – Sponsored by DST

Eligibility criteria

The award of an Academy medal to a Young Scientist shall be made in recognition of notable contributions to any branch of science or technology, recognized by the Academy, on the basis of work carried out in India.

 Benefits of scholarship/Award

The award shall consist of a bronze medal of the following specifications:
(i) Size : 6.35 cm in diameter
(ii) Weight : About 114 grams
(iii)Design
Obverse : Name of Medal (in Devanagari character)
Name of the recipient (in Devanagari characters)
Year (in International numerals)
Reverse : Seal of the Academy

Each awardee will be presented a Medal, a certificate and cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-.

Application Procedure

The nomination shall be made in the prescribed format. The proforma can be downloaded from the website.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

35 years

Application Form: Click Here

Contact details

Indian National Science Academy

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg

New Delhi – 110002, Delhi

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The trustees of J.N. Tata Scholarships give these loan scholarships to students with a creditable academic record. The J. N. Tata Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship to Indian nationals at the beginning of their academic year for full time Postgraduate/Ph.D./Postdoctoral studies/Research Fellowshipsabroad, in all fields, irrespective of caste, creed, gender or community. The JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians has been helping Indian students since 1892 with loan scholarships for higher studies. People consider it a matter of great pride to be called a ‘JN Tata Scholar’. There are now more than 5,365 JN Tata Scholars all over the world.

Scholarship provider

J.N. Tata Endowment

Eligibility criteria

• Candidates should be Indian nationals who are graduates of a recognised Indian University and have secured at least 60% in their last academic examination.
• Candidates who are at the beginning of the second year of their overseas studies (fall 2020 – spring 2021) are also eligible to apply. This is applicable only of the minimum duration of course is 2 years.
• Candidates in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply.
• Scholars who have already awarded the J N Tata Endowment loan scholarship cannot apply again for the same course.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

The amount to be awarded to each scholar by way of loan scholarship is determined on the basis of the norms laid down for the purpose, and does not cover the full cost of studies. The amount awarded as the loan scholarship ranges between Rs.1,00,000/- and Rs.10,00,000/-. All selected scholars do not necessarily qualify for the maximum amount.

• The selected scholars may also be recommended for a gift scholarship based on their overseas academic performance and partial travel assistance from our allied Trusts as may be decided at the sole discretion of the Trustees of the concerned Trusts.
• A gift scholarship can be for a maximum amount of Rs.7,50,000/- and the partial travel grant can be a maximum of Rs.50,000/-.

 Application Procedure

Candidates may apply even if they do not have the admission/offer letters at the time of making the application, from the Universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2020-2021.However they must update their applications status with the Endowment once they secure admission. Candidates not older than 45 years as on 30th June, 2020, with a good academic record and experience in their fields, specialisation or training may also apply.

Candidates going overseas for seminars, conferences and undergraduate studies are not eligible for theJ. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship.

Contact details

The Director

J.N. Tata Endowment

Mumbai House, 24, Homi Mody Street

Mumbai – 400001

Maharashtra

For more details click here

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Scholarships – 20 per year (ST 17, Denotified, particularly vulnerable tribal groups – 03). Notification is released in the leading dailies and Employment News.

Scholarship provider

Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

• Post Doctoral: 1 st class or 60% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master’s Degree (2nd class with 55% for STs).
• Ph.D and 5 Years Research/teaching/professional experience in the concerned field.
• Ph.D: 1 st class or 60% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master’s Degree (2nd class with 50% for STs).
• 2 years teaching/research/ professional experience/M. Phil degree in the concerned field.
• Masters Degree: 1st class or 60% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Bachelor’s Degree (2nd class with 55% for STs).
• 2 years work experience in the concerned field.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

Maintenance Allowance: US $ 15400 per annum; UK Pound Sterling 9900 per annum

Contingency Grant: US $ 1532 per annum., UK Pound Sterling 1116 per annum

Others: Actual visa fee in Indian Rupees will be paid. Incidental journey expenses: up to US $ 18.70 or its equivalent in Indian Rupees.

Application Procedure

• The scheme will be advertised in employment news and website of the ministry every year.
• The candidates shall aftyer assessing their eligibility and suitability as per conditions of the scheme, apply to this ministry online within last date of applying for the same.
• The last date of receiving applications will also be mentioned in the advertisement.
• Candidates will have to furnish their email id, adhar number and mobile number in the application form.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

35 years

Contact details

Education Section

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Shastri Bhawan

New Delhi – 110001

E-mail : dirit@tribal.nic.in

General Guideline: Click Here

For more details click here

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K.C. Mahindra Educational Trust has undertaken a number of education initiatives to make a difference in the lives of deserving students. The trust promotes education mainly by way of scholarships.

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, Mumbai was established by the Late Mr. K.C. Mahindra in 1953. K.C. Mahindra Education Trust aims to ‘transform the lives of people in India through education, by providing financial assistance and recognition to them, across age groups and across income strata.

The interview date and venue will be intimated to the selected applicants well in advance. The cost of travel, to a certain extent will be paid to them.

Scholarship provider

K.C. Mahindra Educational Trust Private Sector

Types of K.C. Mahindra Scholarships

Frequent Queries

What is the selection procedure?

Selection if made on the basis of Interview.

Contact details

For K.C. Mahindra Scholarship – Postgraduate level :;;

The Executive Secretary

K.C. Mahindra Educational Trust

Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Near Regal Cinema

Mahakavi Bhushan Marg

Mumbai – 400001, Maharashtra

For Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship :

The Regional Manager, SSBU/CI&S

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited

Raheja Chambers, Ist Floor 12

Museum Road

Bangalore – 560001, Karnataka

The Regional State Manager (Auto Sector)

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited

Mahindra House, T.S. Reddy Complex

1-7-1, Park Lane, S.D. Road

Secunderabad – 500003, Andhra Pradesh 47

The Regional Manager, SSBU

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited

Mahindra Towers, Pattulos Road

Off. Mount Road

Chennai – 600002, Tamil Nadu

The Deputy Manager (Commercial)

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited

34/1128, Balakrishna Menon Road

Edapally P.O. Kochi – 682024, Kerala

For more details click here

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