LAST DATE: 9th April, 2009
Typed application in the prescribed format are invited from Indian Nationals residing in India for the award of 3 (three) Belgian Government Scholarships, of duration of 10 months for the academic year 2009-2010 in the following subjects fields for Post-graduate studies.
1. Agronomy
2. Environmental Science
3. Photonics
2. QUALIFICATIONS :-
a) Applicants should have obtained a first class postgraduate degree with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in the related subject. Candidates with Ph.D. degree will not be considered, as they cannot have a student status at Flemish Universities.
b) These scholarships are only valid for higher education institutions/ programmes recognised by the Government of Belgium, Ministry of the Flemish Community.
c) Applicants should be university postgraduates and apply for postgraduate or Ph.D. studies. Candidates who already obtained a Ph.D. degree will not be considered for the scholarship as they cannot be enrolled as students in the Flemish higher education system.
d) Intending candidates must submit 2 copies of the application form (in Annexure), along with the required attachments and they should clearly indicate for which higher education institution and/or programme they apply. If they have had earlier contacts with the institution concerned, it is advisable to add the coordinates of the staff member contacted (name, e-mail address etc.) to the application file.
e) Candidates should be younger than 35 years of age as on 1st January, 2010.
f) Applicants are required to give proof of outstanding academic performance and of a very good account of the English language.
g) These scholarship will be granted by the Department of Education, Administration of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Ministry of the Flemish Community on receipt of confirmation of admission by the concerned university
3. ALLOWANCES : Accepted scholars will receive.
a) A monthly allowance of 840,00 EUR.
b) Reimbursement of the tuition fee to be paid to a Flemish Community institute or to an institute subsidized by the Flemish Community, limited to a maximum amount that will be readjusted annually (academic year 2008-09 : up to a maximum of 540,00 EUR).
If an applicant applies for a more expensive programme she/he has to cover the difference by herself/himself.
c) An extensive health and third party liability insurance in accordance with Belgian legislation.
Traveling expenses from India to Belgium and back will be borne either by the candidate or by his/her employers/sponsors.
LAST DATE
Application alongwith the following documents must reach to the Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, ES.5 Section, A-2/W-4 Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001 latest by 9th April, 2009 (5.30 PM). Application can also be downloaded from the Department’s website www.education.nic.in on line applications will be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within 5 days of the closing date.
ENCLOSURES :-
i) Attested Photostat copies of all educational degrees/certificate starting from Matriculation/Higher Secondary.
ii) Attested Photostat copy of the ‘No Objection Certificate’ obtained from the employer.
iii) A certificate of fluency in English or other European Language.
iv) An extensive curriculum vitae.
v) Statement of purpose of the applicant for the scholarship.
vi) Background of work experience.
vii) A recent passport size photograph of the candidate to be affixed on the prescribed application form.
viii) Letters of recommendations from two referees preferably from Professors who have taught him/her.
NOTE :-
1. Applications received after last date will not be entertained.
2. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. The selected candidates will avail of the scholarships in all cases. Therefore, an undertaking that he/she will not refuse the offer should be sent in duplicate along with the application.
4. In case of candidates qualifying from Universities/Institution which do not give class or division, requirements in lieu of first class will be 60% marks, where grades are awarded, the candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and indicate the conversion formula.
5. Applications of candidates who reside abroad will not be entertained.
6. Candidates who have already been abroad for study/specialization/training either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years as on 9th April, 2009 after their return abroad. However, scholars under the scheme of scholarships for Study Abroad have to complete 5 years stay in India on their return from abroad before applying for the scholarship.
7. Candidates who are employed must apply through their employers. No Objection Certificate from the employer must be produced on or before the time of interview failing which they will not be allowed for interview.
8. The candidates should have sufficient knowledge of the geographical situation and cultural heritage of India and Belgium.
9. Decision regarding Final Selection rests with the Belgium Government.
10. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. No representation will be entertained in this regard.
11. Candidate can apply for only one subject.
12. Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualifications need not apply.
13. No canvassing in any form will be entertained.
14. Application should be typed and complete in all respect and to be submitted in duplicate.
F O R M A T
Affix Passport
size Photo and
signature across
1. Name of the Scholarship Scheme : Belgium Government Scholarship, 2009-2010
2. Subject/Category/Course :
3. Name of Candidate :
(in block letters)
4. Full Mailing address with Tele./Fax No.
a) Present Address :
b) Permanent Address :
5. Nationality :
6. Father’s Name :
7. Date of birth, age in years and months,
State to which the candidate belongs:
8. Academic record starting from High School/Higher Secondary :-
| Name of the University/Board/Institutions | Examinations Passed | Year of Passing | Division/Class with position, if any | %age of Marks/ equivalent of Grade |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
9. Details of Professional/Practical training :
and Research Experience specifying the
period. Number of Papers published.
10. Previous employment with name of the :
Employer and period of employment, if any.
11. Nature of the present employment with date :
of appointment, designation and the name
and address of the employers.
12. Have you been abroad ? if so, give full :
particulars of the country and the period.
Also, mention the year and month of return
to India.
13. Proposed Programme of Study/Research/ :
Training, specifying.
i) The work presently engaged in :
ii) Nature and Programme of Study/ :
Research desired,
iii) Future plans/prospects after the :
proposed studies/research and
iv) How are these related to the technical :
or economical development of India.
(Signature of the candidate)
Place :
Date :
UNERTAKING
(a) I hereby, undertake to bear the cost of international and local travel in Belgium on my own if selected for Scholarship offered by the Government of ________________________.
Signature of the Candidate
Date :
(b) In the event of selection of ____________________ for Scholarship against the offer of scholarship by the Government of __________________ the cost of international travel (both ways) and local travel in Belgium will be borne by _____________________.
(Name of the sponsor)
Signature of the sponsor
Date :
(c) I hereby, undertake that in the event of my selection, I will avail of the scholarships and will not withdraw from the same at any stage.
Signature of the candidate
Date :
(Strike out whichever is not applicable)
Online Submission of Application Form
This Application can also be submitted on-line and the last date and time for submission of online application would be 5.30 PM on 09.04.2009. For on-line submission of application, attested photograph and documents as required above may be submitted after short listing of the applicants and on receipt of such a communication along with the registration no received on line from this Department. Immediately after successful submission of application on line the registration number is displayed on the screen. The on-line application form is a generic form and intending applicants should ignore the columns which are not mentioned in the format above. Any clarification on on-line submission of application may be sought by e-mail at scholarship.edu@nic.in.
Our past experience has shown that sometimes due to network conditions and PC environment at the client’s end applicants are not able to submit online application and it has caused inconveniences to intending applicants. This Department does not take any responsibility in such eventualities. On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within the closing date.
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