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Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarships Applications are invited for Scholarships and the last date is 25th November 2016.

Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation, the public charitable trust formed by Federal Bank to perpetuate the fond memories of its founder K.P. Hormis, has invited applications for the Foundation’s scholarships for 2016 Batch.

Applications for scholarships are invited from students studying in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra for Medicine (MBBS), Engineering (B.E/B.Tech), Agriculture (B.Sc), Nursing (B.Sc) and MBA courses.

Twenty students in each discipline, of which one seat will be kept aside for a physically challenged student (duly evidenced by a certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of DMO or an approved Medical Officer of the Bank), will be reimbursed 100% of the fees as per the fee structure for seats allotted in the Government quota in Govt., Aided and Self-financing colleges, subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- in a year up to the normal completion of course. If there are no sufficient applicants in the ‘physically challenged’ category, then cases of less than 40% also will be considered. Any disruption on account of any kind of failure will make the student ineligible for scholarships. If applications are not received from eligible candidates under ‘physically challenged’, it will be utilized under general category.

Conditions:

The student should be of Indian origin and studying in any of the states- Kerala,Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra, in any of the Govt./Aided/Self-financing colleges duly recognised by any of the Universities in India. The fees should be in parity with the fees approved by the Govt, for Aided/Self-financing colleges under merit list.
The student should have secured admission under Merit List during the academic year 2016-17 in the respective course.

Family income of the student should be below Rs. 3.00 lakh per annum.
The decision on selection of eligible students and on payment of the scholarship by the Managing Trustee shall be final & binding on all concerned.

Incomplete applications are not considered

Hard copy of the application along with the documents is only accepted and soft copy is not accepted

Applicant Should not hold scholarship from any other institution or trust

If shortlisted for interview the following documents are to be submitted in original for verification along with a self-attested photocopy of the same.

Mark list of the qualifying examination in original or duly attested copy of the same by the Principal of the college where you are studying at present.

Bonafide certificate from the College stating that you are doing the course mentioned in the application for the scholarship.

Fee structure of the course specifying the Tuition fee & periodicity of payment duly certified by the Principal of the College.

Original tuition fee receipt for remittances made during academic year 2016-17(for reimbursement).

Original of the Income Certificate of your parents.

Proof of address and one passport size photo

A self declaration that, you are not having any other scholarship at present.

Nativity Certificate as per GO (MS) No.567/91/RD dated 12.9.1991

Filled in applications should reach us at Head – CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility Cell (CSR), Federal Towers, Marine Drive, Ernakulam,Kerala – 682031, on or before 25th November 2016. Email: csr@federalbank.co.in

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For further information visit: http://www.federalbank.co.in/scholarships

Applications are open for Emerging Scholar Program

Last date: 28 Feb 2017

The Emerging Scholar Program Award is part of Facebook’s ongoing commitment to identifying promising doctoral students and supporting them and their research throughout their careers. The Award is designed to specifically support talented students from underrepresented minority groups and encourage them to continue their PhD studies, pursue innovative research, and engage with the broader research community.

The Emerging Scholar Award is open to first or second year PhD students who are members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the technology sector. The award is open to students at universities in the US and abroad who are enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.

Applications will be evaluated based on the strength of the student’s proposed research and their recommendation letters.

The Emerging Scholar Award includes:
Payment of tuition and fees for two academic years
$37,000 annual stipend
Up to $5,000 towards conference travel funds

Application Materials:
Research Statement: 1-2 page research summary
Resume or CV with email, phone and mailing address, along with applicable coursework noted
Two letters of recommendation (Please provide reference email addresses): Advisor and one Professional reference (can be from academia or industry)

Important Dates:

Application Open: November 1, 2016
Application Deadline: February 28, 2017 PT

For the purpose of the Emerging Scholar award, underrepresented minority group is considered to include persons who identify as: Black or African American, person having origins in any Black racial groups of Africa; Hispanic or Latino, person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South American, Central American, Caribbean, or other Spanish culture origin, regardless of race; Native American or Alaskan Native, person having origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central, or South America and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, person having origins in the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands.

Application More Information:
scholars@fb.com

Emerging Scholar Program FAQ
Q. How do I apply?
A. The application is live, opening November 1, 2016.
Q. How is this program different from the Facebook Fellowship?
A. The Emerging Scholar Award is provided for first and second year PhD students who are underrepresented minorities in the technology industry.
Q. Are students studying outside of the United States eligible to apply?
A. Yes. The award is open to students at all universities both in the United States and in other countries.
Q. Do I need to be a PhD student to be eligible to apply?
A. Yes. You must be currently enrolled in your first or second year of a PhD program to apply.
Q. If I currently have research funding from somewhere else, am I still eligible to receive the Emerging Scholar Award?
A. It depends. If you are selected to receive the Award, you may be asked to decline research funding or fellowships from another company. Usually funding from your university, or related to a teaching requirement is allowed.
Q. Do I need to be logged in to Facebook to submit application materials?
A. Yes. All applicants will need to use their Facebook account to apply.
Q. Do persons providing letters of reference also need to be logged in to Facebook?
A. No. When you fill out the application, you will be asked to input an email address for your references. Your references will receive and email with a link to submit their letter. Please ensure that the contact information you enter for your references is accurate.
Q. How can I tell if my reference has submitted their letter of recommendation?
A. Once you provide us with your reference contact email, they will be sent an email with a link to submit their letter. Once they have submitted, the application page will show a Received message below their name. You may resend the reminder email to your references from the application page if needed.
Q. Can I go back and update my application? I need to make changes.
A. Yes. The application will allow you to save or submit after entering information. You may go back and edit your application up to the due date.
Q. What is the deadline for applications?
A. All application materials, including two letters of recommendation, will be due on February 28, 2017 at 6pm PST.
Q. If I have additional questions is there a place to ask them?
A. Yes, you can email scholars@fb.com with any additional questions you may have. Please note, no extensions for deadlines will be given.

For further info visit:

https://research.facebook.com/programs/emerging_scholar_program/