Rhodes scholarships
Type: scholarship
Subject : Pure or applied sciences, Law, humanities, Medicine @ Oxford
Duration : 2 years can be extended upto 3 years
Open to: Applicant
1.may be me men or women but should be between the age of 19 and 25
2. should be unmarried
3.must be citizen of India
4.must hold first class Honours in related discipline
Value:Annual value £5000
Features
1. the total number of scholarships is 4
2. This award can be concurrently held along with other awards
3. The selection of the award will be through a personal interview. Travelling expenses for this interview will be borne by the Rhodes Trust
How to apply
For further details contact
The secretary,
Rhodes scholarships ( India ),
St. Stephens college,
Delhi 110007
Apply by : July
Marshall charitable foundation
Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : Any
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to: Applicants
1.must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission
Value: Variable
Features
1. Applicant must sign an agreement, the terms and conditions of which is determined by the foundation
2. The amount will be granted in installments
3. The amount must be repaid with Interest within the time as stipulated by the foundation
How to apply
For details contact
The Trustee,
Marshall charitable Foundation,
Appeejay chambers,
5 wallace st,
Fort,
Mumbai – 400001
Apply by : April
J N Tata endowment
Type: Loan scholarship and scholarship
Subject : Architecture, Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry, computer science, English Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics.
Duration : 1 year, but renewable
Open to: Applicant must
1. be graduates with good academic record
2. must be within 27 years of age
3. have secured admission, but those who haven’t secured are also eligible to apply
Value: Rs.50,000 – Rs.2,00,000
Features
1. After initial screening, students will be called for an Interview, which is usually held in Mumbai
2. If selected, the students have to sign a legal agreement with the Endowment, the terms and conditions for which will be decided by the Endowment
3. Two referees are needed to apply. One must be from Mumbai
4. repayment starts after student starts to earn
How to apply
For application forms and further info write to
The director,
J N Tata Endowment,
Bombay house,
24, Homi Modi St ,
Mumbai – 400001
Apply by : December
R D Sethna Scholarship fund
Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : Science, Technology
Duration :Variable
Open to:Applicant
1. must be of Indian national
2. must have consistently good academic record
Value: Variable
Features
1. Students must furnish guarantee ( in form of guarantor having stipulated monthly income)
2. Students must furnish life insurance whose value will be decided by the Trust
3. Students must have attained minimum stipulated marks in their school finals and qualifying exams
How to apply
For application forms write to
The Chief Executive,
R D Sethna scholarship fund,
Esplanade house,
29, Waudby road,
Mumbai – 400001
Apply by : March
R D Birla Smarak Kosh Grants
Type: Grants
Subject : Training Grants for special training in Medical and allied fields
Duration :Variable
Open to:Applicant
1. must be Indian National
2. must have completed Medicine
How to apply
For application forms and further information contact
The Director,
R D Birla Smarak Kosh medical research center,
Bombay Hospital trust,
Hospital Avenue ,
Mumbai – 400020
Apply by : May
Royal commission overseas science research scholarships
Type: Research scholarships
Subject : Applied or pure science
Duration :3 years Max
Open to:Applicant
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience
Value: Variable
How to apply
For details contact
The Educational Adviser,
Ministry of Human resources development,
Department of Education,
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing,
Shastri Bhavan ,
New Delhi - 110001
Apply by : March
K C Mahindra Educational Trust
Type: Interest free loan scholarships
Subject : Engineering, Natural science, Medicine, Business Management, Survey and prospecting of Mineral resources of the country, Alternate sources of energy, Oceanography, Off shore drilling, Harvesting of ocean wealth, water management, Agriculture research and Engineering, Transportation, High tech electronics, Economics and other emerging areas related to science and tech.
Duration :2 years
Open to:Applicant
1. must have first class Bachelors
2. must be Indian National
3. should have secured admission, but those who have applied are also eligible.
Value: Variable
Features
1. Unlike other schemes those in the final year of their degree are not eligible to apply
2. Selection through Interview
How to apply
For application forms contact
The Managing trustee,
K C Mahindra Education Trust,
Cecil court, Mahakavi Bhusan Marg,
Mumbai 400039 1
Apply by : December
Royal society - Rutherford scholarships
Type: Research scholarships
Subject : Unspecified
Duration :3 years
Open to:Applicant
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience.
Value: Variable
How to apply
For details contact
The Educational Adviser,
Ministry of Human resources development,
Department of Education,
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing,
Shastri Bhavan ,
New Delhi - 110001
Apply by : March
Sri Guru Gobind singh Fellowships
Type: Research fellowships
Subject : relating to development of Punjab
Duration : Variable
Open to:Applicant
1. must hold a first class Bachelors degree
2. must have consistently good academic record
Value: Variable
Features
1. Unlike other schemes those in the final year of their degree are not eligible to apply
2. Selection through Interview
How to apply
The General secretary,
Guru Gobind singh foundation,
Madhya margh,
Sector 15A,
Chandigargh
Apply by : March
Sahu Jain Trust scholarships
Type: scholarships
Subject : Engineering and Technology
Duration : Variable
Open to:Applicant
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Bachelors
Value: Variable
How to apply
For details contact
The Secretary,
Sahu Jain Trust,
18 Institutional area,
Lodi road,
New Delhi - 110003
Apply by : March
Lalbhai Dalpatbahi charity trust
Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : Chemistry, Physics, Computer science, engineering, Medicine, and more
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to:Applicant
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission or waiting for admission letter
Value: Variable
How to apply
For more info and form contact
The Secretary,
LalBhai DalpatBhai charity trust,
Sheth LalBhai DalpatBahi Vanda,
Pankore Naka,
Ahemadabad - 380001
Apply by : March
ITC scholarships
Type: scholarships
Subject : Business Management or Management related programmes @ London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business schol, Imperial college of science and Technology
Duration : 2 years Max
Open to:Applicant
1. must be Indian National
2. must hold first class Bachelors degree
3. must have consistently good academic record
4. must be less than 27 years of age
5. must have secured admission in any of the above said Institutions
Value: Variable
Features
1. Selection through Interview
2. Scholarship tenable for Business Management or Management related programmes at London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business school, Imperial college of science and Technology
How to apply
For further info and application forms contact
The corporate Public relations Manager,
ITC Ltd,
Virginis house,
37 chowringhee,
Calcutta 700071
Apply by : March
Rotary scholarships
Type: scholarships
Subject : Any
Duration : 1 year
Open to:Applicant
1. should be between 18 to 30 years of age
2. should hold first class honours degree in related discipline
3. work experience is preferred
Value: $10,000 + other expenses
Features
1. There are 8 different scholarships administered. They are:
a. Graduate scholarships
b. Undergraduate scholarships
c. Vocational scholarships
d. Teachers and handicapped scholarships
e. Journalism scholarships
f. Freedom from Hunger scholarships
g. District scholarships
h. Group study exchange programme
2. Eligibility criteria and notification will appear separately for each
How to apply
contact your nearest Rotary District Governor or write to :
The Governor,
Rotary club of Mumbai,
Red cross Building,
2nd floor,
Shahed Bhagat singh road,
Mumbai-400023
Apply by : July
India foundation Travel Grants
Type: Travel Grants
Subject : Any
Duration : Only travel grant
Open to:Applicant
1. must be an Indian National
2. must have secured admission
Value: Airfare
Features
1. students already begun their study are not eligible to apply
2. students should furnish a bond, terms and conditions of which will be determined by the foundation
3. students must repay the amount within 2 years
4. The amount will be paid directly to the authorised travel agents
How to apply
The Executive secretary,
India Foundation,
595 Budhwar Peth,
Pune 411002
Apply by : April
Raunaq education Foundation
Type: Interest free Loan scholarships
Subject : Related to India 's need
Duration : 1 year
Open to:Applicant
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have first class bachelors
3. must have secured admissionValue: Airfare
How to apply
Raunaq Education Foundation,
Allahabad Bank Building,
17 Parliament street ,
New Delhi – 110001
Apply by : March
Aga Khan Foundation
Type: Loan scholarships and scholarships
Subject : Any
Duration : 3 years
Open to:Applicant
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have first class bachelors
3. must have secured admissionValue: Airfare
Value : Fees + Maintenance=
How to apply
The chief counselor,
Aga Khan Foundation,
904 Rahenja chambers,
213 Nariman point ,
Mumbai - 400021
Apply by : February