Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
About Scholarship
Under its Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme, the Foundation awards interest free loan scholarships to Indian students with a consistently good academic record. The amount of scholarship, up to a maximum of Rs. Ten Lacs, is decided as per the assessment of the Foundation.
Scholarships are offered for postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India and abroad, in the fields of Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management.
Selected students will have the benefit of the Foundation’s mentoring program, where they will be guided and advised by mentors from the academia, industry and the professions.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Indian nationals, residing in India
Students below 30 years of age as on 31st Jan 2009
Graduates of a recognized Indian university with a consistently good academic record (Students in the final year of the degree course, or those awaiting results are also eligible)
Students planning to pursue post graduate studies at prestigious institutes from the Fall – 2009 semester (Students awaiting admission are also eligible, but the award of scholarship is subject to securing admission)
How to apply?
Students wishing to avail of this scholarship can download the application form here. An application fee of Rs. 300/- by cash/demand draft/MO drawn in favor of Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation should accompany the duly filled form. (No Cheques will be accepted). Incomplete forms will not be considered. The completed forms must reach the Foundation Office by February 20, 2009. The foundation will not be responsible for postal or other delays.
Documents to be furnished at the time of application
Attested copies of
(a) All mark sheets and degree certificates
(b) GRE / GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS / GATE / CAT scorecards, as applicable
(c) Award letters of scholarships / awards received
(d) Your application to the university and/or offer letter(s) confirming your admission
(e) First 4 pages of your passport
Selection Process for the Scholarship
All applications will be screened for short listing. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a personal interview at Mumbai during April 2009. The interview is mandatory and is the basis for final selection.
Post Selection Formalities
1. Selected scholars will have to submit attested copies of :
(a) The letter confirming admission to the College / University.
(b) Form I-20 ( in case of admission to universities in the US) or copy of letter offering financial support ( in case of universities in other countries).
2. Scholars will be required to attend an Orientation Programme at Mumbai, before the commencement of their course.
3. Scholars will have to sign an MoU with the Foundation and agree to its terms and conditions.
4. Scholars will have to take an insurance policy and assign it to the Foundation.
5. Disbursement of the scholarship will be done in installments based on the fee statement from the College/University to be furnished by the scholar.
Schedule of Repayments to NSF
Repayment will commence one year after course completion as per the following schedule :
1st year after course completion NIL
2nd year after course completion 30% of the scholarship amount
3rd year after course completion 35% of the scholarship amount
4th year after course completion 35% of the scholarship amount
Click here to download Application Form
For more details, visit: www.nsscholarship.net
About Scholarship
Under its Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme, the Foundation awards interest free loan scholarships to Indian students with a consistently good academic record. The amount of scholarship, up to a maximum of Rs. Ten Lacs, is decided as per the assessment of the Foundation.
Scholarships are offered for postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India and abroad, in the fields of Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management.
Selected students will have the benefit of the Foundation’s mentoring program, where they will be guided and advised by mentors from the academia, industry and the professions.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Indian nationals, residing in India
Students below 30 years of age as on 31st Jan 2009
Graduates of a recognized Indian university with a consistently good academic record (Students in the final year of the degree course, or those awaiting results are also eligible)
Students planning to pursue post graduate studies at prestigious institutes from the Fall – 2009 semester (Students awaiting admission are also eligible, but the award of scholarship is subject to securing admission)
How to apply?
Students wishing to avail of this scholarship can download the application form here. An application fee of Rs. 300/- by cash/demand draft/MO drawn in favor of Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation should accompany the duly filled form. (No Cheques will be accepted). Incomplete forms will not be considered. The completed forms must reach the Foundation Office by February 20, 2009. The foundation will not be responsible for postal or other delays.
Documents to be furnished at the time of application
Attested copies of
(a) All mark sheets and degree certificates
(b) GRE / GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS / GATE / CAT scorecards, as applicable
(c) Award letters of scholarships / awards received
(d) Your application to the university and/or offer letter(s) confirming your admission
(e) First 4 pages of your passport
Selection Process for the Scholarship
All applications will be screened for short listing. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a personal interview at Mumbai during April 2009. The interview is mandatory and is the basis for final selection.
Post Selection Formalities
1. Selected scholars will have to submit attested copies of :
(a) The letter confirming admission to the College / University.
(b) Form I-20 ( in case of admission to universities in the US) or copy of letter offering financial support ( in case of universities in other countries).
2. Scholars will be required to attend an Orientation Programme at Mumbai, before the commencement of their course.
3. Scholars will have to sign an MoU with the Foundation and agree to its terms and conditions.
4. Scholars will have to take an insurance policy and assign it to the Foundation.
5. Disbursement of the scholarship will be done in installments based on the fee statement from the College/University to be furnished by the scholar.
Schedule of Repayments to NSF
Repayment will commence one year after course completion as per the following schedule :
1st year after course completion NIL
2nd year after course completion 30% of the scholarship amount
3rd year after course completion 35% of the scholarship amount
4th year after course completion 35% of the scholarship amount
Click here to download Application Form
For more details, visit: www.nsscholarship.net
Hi, Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation has once again announced its Post Graduate Scholarship for the year 2010-2011. One can apply for it by downloading application form from their site. Hope no one want to miss this wonderful opportunity.
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