Ethos India Saint Gobain Scholarship 2017 : ethosindia.in

Organisation : Ethos India
Scholarship Name : Saint Gobain Scholarship 2017
Application Last Date : 17th December, 2017
Website : http://www.ethosindia.in/events/ge-saint-gobain-scholarship-program/index.php
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/18202-SG.pdf

Saint-Gobain Scholarship Program :

Saint-Gobain Glass India, supported by Ethos is pleased to announce the second edition of the Scholarship Program.

Update : Ethos India Saint Gobain Scholarship 2018 : www.scholarships.net.in/28890.html

Do you have an idea that can bring about change, one that can impact our worlds? Do you have socially relevant ideas that address the need of the hour or of the immediate future, ideas that are practical and implementable, that ensure sustainability, creative and innovative ideas that bring a new perspective to transform the existing systems?

We have been looking for you! How Your Innovative Idea Can Earn Up To Rs.1,00,000/-

Saint-Gobain is delighted to present up to six distinct Scholarship Awards of up to Rs.1,00,000/- each to students and graduates of Architecture & Design who are passionate, raring and ready to transform the worlds with their inspiring and revolutionary ideas.

The winners will be awarded the sanctioned scholarship amount and also will be felicitated with an award of recognition. Anyone who has registered for Transparence (from 2005) in the past is eligible to participate.

The Key Criteria :
Your ideas should satisfy either of the following criteria to become eligible for the scholarship award.
** Innovative ideas/initiatives related to architecture, construction and design which can bring change to our world, society and become a path-breakingventure.
** Practical Application of Architecture, construction & design in a new, fresh perspective to support change
** Innovation in the form of a new product/design/software with respect to architecture, construction, design or building materials
** Socially relevant Projects in the domain of architecture, construction and design
** Sustainable & Eco-friendly projects

The Selection Process:
An elite jury constituted by Saint-Gobain will carefully select up to 12 projects with potential and invite the qualifiers for a discussion or a video conference. The winners will be announced on the side-lines of the Transparence Grand Finale 2017.

How To Clear Stage 1? :
Please fill the form on our website, but also additionally send out a more detailed report on mail – ethosindia.helpdesk@gmail.com with

** A clearly stated idea and aim
** A well fleshed out process
** A crisp timeline
** Efficient and appropriate budget stating use of the scholarship money

You can find examples of existing project here – https://www.ethosindia.com/

How To Win The Scholarship – Stage 2 :
The second stage of the Saint Gobain scholarship is an interview round wherein shortlisted candidates will get the opportunity to present to the jury either in person/on skype. There have been 6 editions of the scholarship in the past and a variety of projects have cleared stage 2. Here are a few pointers to keep in mindwhile preparing for stage 2 –

Implementability of idea:
Since execution is the primary aim of this scholarship, the idea needs to be implementable, viable and efficient. So, a good study of your idea and instances and examples of how similar attempts have been made in the past, make the project seem more practical. Backing your idea with adequate study and research and examples from the past is essential.

Timeline:
The jury looks at ideas that are implementable within a maximum time frame of 1 year. Additions and development of the initial idea can however, happen in stages later at your end.

Scale of project:
Since implementability and timeline are driving forces for the jury, it is essential you decide on a good scale for the project.

Timelines:
Last Date of Submission: 17th December, 2017 midnight