Inlaks Scholarships provide the opportunity to young people with exceptional talent in any field to broaden their vision abroad and improve their skills to operate in society, thus making them a future vehicle of change in their environment. The scholarships are of two types: university courses and specific programs.
University Courses
Scholarships for up to 2 years at top American, European and UK institutions, for degrees in all kind of subjects, except Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Business Studies, Medicine, Public Health, Indian Studies and History. Candidates must have admission to their proposed course of studies before applying.
Specific Programs Proposed by the Candidate
Scholarships for research, training or professional improvement to be carried out abroad either independently, or attached to a leading institution. Candidates are expected to provide full details of their proposed programs, including time and travelling plans, a full breakdown of costs, and evidence of agreement with such institutions if required.
Eligibility
* Scholarships are open to all Indian of either sex who hold a good degree from a recognised university and are resident in India at the time of application. All applicants must have done their first degree in India.
* It is essential to have prior admission to the institution and course chosen. The Foundation will not consider candidates without admission or pending admission. The institutions concerned must only be top rank.
* Candidates must be below 30 years of age on the first of July in the year of application. Preference will be given to candidates who have not yet studied abroad. Candidates who are already studying or have started their program abroad are not eligible.
* The award of other grants, teaching assistantships and support from other sources for the proposed programme will be regarded by the Foundation as a positive factor. The Foundation also encourages applications from young people currently employed.
Application and Selection Procedure
Application forms are available from the 10th of January to the 15th of April from the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, C/o Inlaks India Foundation, 86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021. They must be completed by the Candidate and submitted at the same address by 15th of April. They must include:
* Evidence of admission to a university or a course, and full details of the institute's financial requirements.
* One self - addressed stamped, (Rs. 10.00) envelope (4" X 9").
* Candidates in architecture, fine and applied arts, and related subjects must submit twelve colour transparencies of recent creative work in a plastic folder, giving the size of the original, the material used and the date of completion. This material will not be returned. Candidates for Film, Dance and Acting must submit CD, which will be returned. Candidates for Music should submit tapes/scripts.
* Evidence of any outstanding achievements in extra-curricular activities in any
field.
* Do not send copies of academic certificates with the completed form. These will be needed only at the time of the final interviews. An independent Inlaks Selection Committee carries out the selection.
Applications received are analysed and evaluated, and the Committee subsequently calls the most interesting candidates for interviews. All applicants must be available for interviews in India. They usually take place in Delhi at the end May, in two stages: preliminaries, and for those who make it, finals. Candidates short-listed for the interviews will have to arrange for their own travel and accommodation. Candidates who do not receive any communication by 1st of June must assume that their applications have not been successful.
Terms of the Scholarship
The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years. It covers for the period granted tuition fees, adequate living expenses and one-way travel. In case of specific programs the financial coverage will be discussed directly with the candidate. Those opting for courses lasting for more than 2 years (i.e. Ph.D.) will have to seek funding from other sources. Acceptance of other scholarships, teaching assistantships and part time jobs are welcome after approval from the Foundation.
Scholarship will not be awarded to candidates whose proposed course of study or specific project requires field trips back to India during tenure.
Scholarships are awarded in June generally for commencement in subsequent September and October.
Application Form
This form can be downloaded, filled in and sent to,
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation,
C/o Inlaks India Foundation
86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021.
2. INLAKS RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTS
The Foundation has been supporting innovative work in research and scholarship for more than two decades. It now launches a new “Inlaks Research Travel Grant” to assist registered Ph.D. students of Indian universities to undertake short-term visits to universities abroad to collect material, use facilities and consult experts.
WHAT DOES THE AWARD OFFER?
“Inlaks Research Travel Grant” offers financial support for a maximum of 3 months at a university/institution/library abroad. The Grant will cover:
* Discounted air fare
* Maintenance expenses at a modest rate
* Funds for buying material and books, and making copies of relevant literature.
SUBJECTS FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS AVAILABLE Humanities and Social Sciences
WHAT MUST THE APPLICANTS SUBMIT?
* Fully filled form for “Inlaks Travel Grant”. The forms may be downloaded from the website.
* Sample of written work (3000-5000 words) on the subject of the candidate’s research. This should preferably be a draft (with full annotation and documentation) of the chapter of the Ph.D thesis along with details regarding the reading list, surveys, or any other work done towards the thesis.
* Evidence of having communicated with concerned persons or institutions abroad and having received a positive response.
* A written and signed statement from the applicant’s supervisor stating:
* the candidate’s ability, focus and progress in the work done under her/his supervision
* the candidate’s need to go abroad
* that the funds for the visit cannot be obtained from any other source
o The fully filled in forms and other enclosures must be sent by post to the following address:: Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, C/o Inlaks India Foundation, 86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021
LAST DATE OF RECEIVING APPLICATION FORMS 31 August 2008
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS o Any material collected by the selected candidates (books, copies, instruments etc.) must become the property of the candidate’s institution for wider use by future scholars.
o All this material must carry a statement regarding the support received from the Inlaks Research Travel Grants
o The grants must be utilized within nine months of the date of award.
o The students must furnish vouchers/evidence for major expenses like lodging, library fees, buying books, etc.
SELECTION PROCEDURE The candidates will be expected to go through a two-tier selection procedure.
o First round: short-listing on the basis of the written record submitted by the candidate.
o Second and final round: Personal interview of the short-listed candidates.
For more details please visit : www.inlaksfoundation.org