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 Fifteen 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
Eligibility:
Indian nationals, residing in India
Students below 30 years of age as on 31st January, 2012
Graduates of a recognized 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-2012 semester (students awaiting admission are also eligible, but the award of scholarship is subject to securing admission)
Documents to be attached with the completed application form; scanned attested copies/scanned originals of, all mark sheets and degree certificates, GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS/GATE/CAT scorecards, as applicable, Award letters of scholarships/awards received, Certificates of extra-curricular activities, Application to the university and/or offer letters confirming the admission, First 4 pages of passport, Recommendation letters of 2 referees.
How to Apply:
Register online and make a payment of Rs 500/- which is the application fee through the payment gate way. On receipt of the payment login credentials will be allotted. Following that, proceed with the online application form
Selection Process:
All applications will be screened for short listing
Short listed candidates will be required to attend a personal interview at Mumbai during June, 2012
The interview is mandatory and is the basis for final selection
Post Selection Formalities:
Selected scholars will have to submit attested copies of the letter confirming admission to the College/University
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)
Scholars will be required to attend an Orientation Programme at Mumbai, before the commencement of their course
Scholars will have to sign a MoU with the Foundation and agree to its terms and conditions
Scholars will have to take an insurance policy and assign it to the Foundation
Disbursement of the scholarship will be done in installments based on the fee statement from the College/ University to be furnished by the scholar
For more information regarding scholarship contact NS Foundation website www.nsscholarship.net