University Grants Commission Scholarship 2008

The University Grants Commission invites applications for the award of fellowship for the year 2007-08 under Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNFS) for the benefit of SC/ST candidates.

The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engineering. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges.

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University Grants Commission Scholarship 2008

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2008, University of Cambridge

Three 35,000-scholarships set up in honour of the Prime Minister of India exclusively for Indian students to read for PhD & MPhil degrees in science, technology and social sciences at the St John's College, University of Cambridge.

St John's College, where Dr Singh studied for a First in Economics in the late 1950s, is seeking to award ?35,000 scholarships to each PhD student for up to three years. These three scholarships are for the year 2008-09.

Selection criteria: The scholarship will be based on merit through a special test, in order to ensure maximum effectiveness. Applications for the scheme will be accepted from November 27, 2007 to January 31, 2008.

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J.N. Tata Endowment Scholarships 2008

The J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians Scholarships 2008-2009

Applications are invited from Indian naturals for the J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships for the academic year 2008 – 2009 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects. Selected Scholars may also qualify for gift awards.

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