Applications are invited for K. C. Mahindra Scholarships to undertake postgraduate studies Abroad. Up to 50 scholarships will be awarded a maximum of two years. The maximum amount for the scholarship will be Rs. 2 lakhs per scholar, except for the 3 K.C. Mahindra fellow scholarships for which the maximum amount will be Rs. 8 lakhs per scholar. Applicants must required to possess a First Class degree or an equivalent diploma of similar standard of a recognized Indian University. The application deadline is 31 March 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in following fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Medicine and Business Management including the study of Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate studies abroad.
Scholarship Provider: K. C. Mahindra Education Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust Scholarships the Applicant is required to satisfy the following conditions:-
-Be Indian nationals.
- He/She is required to possess a First Class degree or an equivalent diploma of similar standard of a recognized Indian University.
-Applicant must have secured admission or atleast have applied for admission in reputable foreign Universities or Institution. In addition to the above conditions the Applicant’s character, aptitude and ambition will be the major factors in guiding the Trustees to arrive at a decision regarding the final selection. The Applicant is required to state definitely all sources of financial help by the way of University Scholarships, College Fellowships or other financial support from relations and friends or from other Trusts.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Indian nationals are eligible to apply for these K. C. Mahindra scholarships.
Scholarship Description: In the year 1953, late Mr. K. C. Mahindra established this Trust for promoting education among Indian nationals in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Medicine and Business Management including the study of Military, Naval and Aviation Sciences. Interest-free loan scholarships for higher education abroad are being awarded since the year 1956. Announcements offering scholarship appear every year in all leading newspapers of the country. In the year 2010, the trust announced the KC Mahindra Fellows Fund where the 3 most deserving candidates selected are awarded an interest free loan scholarship where the maximum amount will be Rs. 8 lakhs per scholar, based on merit and need. Govt. and Quasi-Govt. officers with a creditable academic record, going abroad for specialised qualification are also eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students who are interested to pursue their studies in subjects important for the development of the country, such as Survey and Prospecting of the mineral resources of the country, alternate Sources of Energy, like Solar, Wind and Tidal Energy, and Bio-Gas Technology for rural areas, Oceanography, Off-shore Drilling, Harvesting of ocean wealth, like Sea-bed Mining, Fisheries and Exploration of other oceanic products, Water Management, Agricultural Research and Engineering, Transportation Economics, High-Tech. Electronics and any other emerging areas and industry. The decision of the Trustees, with regard to the annual awards is based on the recommendation made by the Selection Committee. These recommendations are made on the basis of merit, but the character, aptitude and ambition of each individual candidate are also the guiding factors while making the selection.
Number of award(s): Up to 50 scholarships are awarded in 2015.
Duration of award(s): Duration of studies abroad would be for a maximum of two years unless specific approval of the Trust is obtained by the scholar to extend studies exceeding this period.
What does it cover? The maximum amount for the scholarship will be Rs. 2 lakhs per scholar, except for the 3 K.C. Mahindra fellow scholarships for which the maximum amount will be Rs. 8 lakhs per scholar.
Selection Criteria: The decision of the Trustees, with regard to the annual awards is based on the recommendation made by the Selection Committee. These recommendations are made on the basis of merit, but the character, aptitude and ambition of each individual candidate are also the guiding factors while making the selection.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The form needs to be printed on legal / full scape size paper and not A4 size paper. Application forms should be send by post. Announcements will be made in leading newspapers of the country of the inviting applications for the award for that particular year. Upon receipt of the Application Form:-
-the candidate is required to go through the form carefully and answer all question relevantly and in detail, taking care not leave any column blank.
-where names of referees have been asked for, candidate is required to have their permission prior to giving their names as referees.
-The Application Form will have to be signed by: the candidate; candidate’s parent or guardian and the person who will guarantee the regular payment of the insurance premia and repayment of the loan.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 March 2015.
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