Organisation : Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation
Scholarship Name : Saryu Doshi Post Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences 2018
Applicable For : Indian Citizens
Application Last Date : May 07th, 2018
Website : vsdf.org
VSDF Saryu Doshi Post Graduate Fellowships
The Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation is a non-profit charity trust that supports initiatives in the fields of Art & Culture,Education and Community.
Updated : VSDF Saryu Doshi Post Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences 2017 : www.scholarships.net.in/13426.html
The Foundation provides scholarships to financially challenged young Indians enabling them to catapult themselves to a higher economic and social orbit.
It fosters emerging talent in the visual and performing arts through Fellowships, performances, exhibitions and festivals. It is committed to improving the community by funding initiatives in environment protection and social upliftment.
The Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation has extended its support towards education by setting up a rigorous and challenging Post Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Eligibility
** They must have a first class degree or equivalent from a recognized Indian university.
** They must have secured admission in a foreign university of repute, on their own merit for a course commencing from August OR September OR October, 2018.
** Should be an Indian citizen
** Candidates studying in the final year of the degree or equivalent may also apply, provided they are able to submit their final year certificates before May 07th, 2018.
** Here are some examples of the fields of study which may qualify for receiving the Fellowship award. Please note, this is not a comprehensive list. To better understand if your field of study qualifies, do write to us at vsdfoundation [AT] gmail.com.
** If you satisfy all the above criteria except that you are going to an Indian University for Post Graduation in the same areas as the Fellowship email us at vsdfoundation [AT] gmail.com
Timelines
January 2018 : The Fellowship will be announced through various means including the newspaper, social media and informational posters at various Colleges and Universities in Mumbai and Pune. The application form is now available on our website.
Candidates are asked to complete an application form and courier it to the Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation at the following address : Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation Post Graduate Fellowship, c/o Premier Ltd. , 58 Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
May 07th, 2018 : Last Date TO RECEIVE COMPLETED APPLICATIONS. The application form should be duly filled and submitted with all the essential enclosures to the above mentioned address before May 07th 2018.
June 10th, 2018 : The interview date will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates.
June 19th 2018 onwards : The final interview of the candidates will take place, post the final year results
End of July / beginning of August : Final selection announced
August 2018 : Awards are presented annually. The winners will be invited to this event. Cheques will be presented at this time subject to the student having received a valid student visa from the country in question.
General Terms & Conditions
The Vinod & Saryu Doshi Foundation initiated these Fellowships to assist Indian nationals who have received acceptance in a University abroad to pursue their post-graduate studies (Masters, Postgraduate diploma/certificate or doctorate) in the field of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This includes the Humanities, Social Sciences, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
The main aim of the fellowship program is to enhance the higher education by giving an opportunity to academically bright students who have a drive to succeed but are unable to do so due to their financial challenges.
This is a need-based merit Fellowship and abides by the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy. The maximum amount for the Fellowship will be upto Rs 3 lakhs per fellow, which will be payable as a onetime amount.