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Cyber Security Fellowship

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The Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship is aimed at mid-career professionals with demonstrable leadership potential in the field of cyber security or cyber policy in India.

This programme provides fellows with an understanding of policy and legislative approaches in cyber security and its implications for national security, commercial opportunity, crime prevention, and the right to privacy.

The programme is funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

About the fellowship programme

The Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship is a 12-week fully funded residential programme delivered at Cranfield University at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.

The programme will focus on:

  • Cyber threats, including: the threat landscape, threat and risk assessment, the implications for national security, and the relevance of internet governance structures; and the protection of critical national infrastructure;
  • The economics of online business,  cyber security consumer awareness and consumer protection, technology adoption challenges, the relevance of open source, and effective technology adoption by consumers;
  • Cyber-crime and Internet law, including the economic impact of cyber-crime, domestic and international approaches to countering cyber-crime, Internet law, law enforcement concerns, privacy concerns, the use and abuse of social media, and accountability in cyberspace;
  • Relevant issues and challenges particular to the UK and India.

The programme will commence in March 2017.

What does this fellowship include?

Each fellowship includes:

  • Full programme fees
  • Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
  • Return economy flight from India to the UK

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for a Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of India and currently live in the country. You must not hold British nationality.
  • Have at least seven years’ relevant work experience prior to applying.
  • Have significant work experience in cyber security or cyber policy issues, either as a policy formulator, commentator, or academic.
  • Have an excellent academic background in science, engineering or technology, or considerable experience of working in such fields and good working knowledge of English to be assessed by qualified English language assessor.
  • Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application.
  • Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the programme.

How to apply?

Applications for this fellowship award will open from 15 August to 30 September 2016.

For further information visit: http://www.chevening.org/programme/cyber-security

Teach for India Fellowships-2

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STAGE II – THE THE PHONE INTERVIEW

After we have reviewed your application form and completed AMCAT test, we may have some additional questions for you. If so, you will be invited to attend a 30-minute phone interview with one of our team members. Here we will ask follow-up questions to gain further information that will be helpful in our evaluation.
STAGE III – THE ASSESSMENT CENTRE

If successful in your application, you will be invited to the final stage of our selection process – an in-person Assessment Centre. Here, you will teach a 5-minute lesson, take part in a group discussion and complete a short problem solving activity. You will also have an hour-long personal interview with one of our staff members. If you are based abroad and cannot attend one of our in-person Assessment Centres, we will conduct your interview and relevant activities over Skype.

Apply: http://apply.teachforindia.org/

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Teach For India Fellowships

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The Teach For India Fellowship program, is an opportunity for India’s brightest and most promising youth, from the nation’s best universities and workplaces, to serve as full-time teachers to children from low-income communities in some of the nation’s most under-resourced schools. Through this experience of teaching in classrooms and working with key education stakeholders like students, principals, and parents, our Fellows get exposed to the grassroot realities of India’s education system and begin to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to attain positions of leadership in education and identify their role in building a wider movement for educational equity in the country.

Our Fellows transform the life paths of children in their classroom, and in turn transform themselves towards leadership in educational equity.

Application Process

STAGE I – THE APPLICATION FORM AND ONLINE TEST

Applications for the 2017-2019 Fellowship will be open in July, 2016. If you have any questions about the Fellowship or the application process, please email apply@teachforindia.org and our recruitment team will be in touch to support you through the process.

The application form is an opportunity for us to get to know you. It can be as detailed as you want it to be. Through the application we will understand why you want to join Teach For India and why you would be a strong fit for the Fellowship.

Once you submit your application you will receive a link to a 1.5 hour online test (AMCAT) which focuses on logical reasoning and English language ability. This must be completed within 4 days from the date you submit your application form. Your application will not be complete until you complete the test.

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Aditya Birla Group Scholarships

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THE TIME TO RECOGNISE TOMORROW’S LEADERS IS TODAY
PRESENTING — THE ADITYA BIRLA GROUP SCHOLARSHIP

The Aditya Birla Group. Epitomising the philosophy of its legendary leader – the late Aditya Vikram Birla – one man who made a difference. Rooted in Indian values, yet global in vision. Rock solid in fundamentals. Nurturing a culture where success does not come in the way of the need to learning afresh, to keep innovating, to keep experimenting. Transcending the conventional barriers of business – working in 3,000 villages reaching out to 7 million people every year, because we care.

The Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme is the Group’s way of pursuing Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla’s ideals of spawning leaders with a passion to excel. Attained through fostering outstanding academic excellence and humane leadership values, in partnership with select IITs, BITS (Pilani), IIMs, XLRI and law campuses.

Instituted in 1999, the Aditya Birla Scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for Scholars to learn through networking with the country’s first truly global conglomerate. While there is no binding to join the Group after the completion of their course,
scholars are welcome to work with us should they qualify to do so.

Scholarship Package:
The Aditya Birla Scholarships cover a large part of academic fees as well as the hostel fees for the IITs / BITS stream and some part of the tuition fee for the management and law streams.
The scholarship amount for
IIMs / XLRI Rs. 1,75,000 per annum
IIT / BITS (Pilani): Rs 65,000 per annum
LAW Rs. 1,80,000 per annum or fees at actuals, whichever is lower

Eligibility:
Students from the following institutes can apply for the Scholarships:

IIMs – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Khozikode, Shillong

XLRI – Jamshedpur

IITs (B.Tech) – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati

BITS (Pilani) Campuses

LAW: National Law School of India University – Bangalore,
NALSAR University of Law – Hyderabad,
The WB National University of Juridical Sciences – Kolkata,
National Law University – Jodhpur

The top 20 students (in terms of their entrance exam ranking at the time of admission) are invited to apply through the Dean of the respective institutes

Application Procedure:
Students who are eligible are required to fill in the application form appended alongside and submit to the Dean.

Selection Procedure:
The Scholarships entail the following process:

The applicants: 160 students from the IIMs and XLRI, 160 students from the IITs and BITS (Pilani) and 80 students from law campuses will be evaluated on the basis of the information given in the application form.

The students’ overall achievements spanning academic and co-curricular excellence will be assessed to select him/her for the next round.

Essays written by these students will then be reviewed by a panel to shortlist candidates for the final round.

Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview which will determine the best 16 students each from – engineering and management and 8 from law who will be named Aditya Birla Scholars.

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Sathyadeepam National Scholarships

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The scholarship test is basically intended to bring about a holistic academic development for students. The test not only prepare the students intellectually but help them to develop their behavioural and spiritual attitudes towards the challenges in their life.It’s also rewarding for the students as they stand a chance to win scholarships on topping the charts at the National level.

Sathyadeepam, a weekly with a veritable style and content, has emerged as the most respected, widely read, irrespective of religious or political denominations. Despite its incisively Catholic point of view, it also carries a secular perspective towards truth and human values which have won wide spread acclaim for the medium.

For further information download the brochure

Sathyadeepam Scholarships
Sathyadeepam Scholarships

For more information visit

http://www.sathyadeepamscholarship.org/index.php/user/more

Sikh Human Development Foundation Scholarships

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The applications for SHDF scholarships are being invited by Sikh Human Development Foundation, U.S.A (SHDF) and Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council New Delhi. All the regular students studying in recognized Colleges and Universities for Professional Degree /Diploma Courses like Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Medical, Nursing, Home Science,Architecture, Agriculture, Business Management, B.Ed., Journalism, CA etc. are invited to submit their application for aforesaid scholarships.

Last Date : 30th June, 2016

Benefits Provided :

The selected candidates will be awarded with scholarship amount up to Rs. . 27,000 per year per student plus (+) Incentives up to Rs. 3,000 to all the Toppers / Position Holders.

Eligibility Criteria :

=>> The student should obtained at least 60 per cent marks in the previous two examination.

=>> The students total family income should not exceed Rs. 1,50,000 (One lac fifty thousand) per annum from all sources.

=>> The students who have appeared in Class 12 examination in March, 2016 are also eligible to apply.

Application Process :
(@). The SHDF scholarship application form is available in Nishkam official website, ie. nishkam.org.

Application Form

(@).Duly filled in application form alongwith the other supporting documents should be reached to the below mentoned address on or before the due date through speed/registered post or courier.

(@).Fill the application form and sent it along with the attested copies of all the certificate and receipt of fees and other documents.

(@).Must mention ‘SHDF Scholarship 2016’ on the top of the envelope which contain application form.

(@).While filling the application form, the applicant must have provide their valid email ID as all the communication will be done with the applicant through email.

Address :
SHDF Division, Nishkam
Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.),
Nishkam Bhawan, B‐Block,
Tilak Vihar, New Delhi – 110018

Required Documents :

{~} Self attested copies of Mark sheets of Class 10 and class 12 examination and later exam., if any

{~} Three coloured passport size photographs (two pasted on the appropriate space in the application and one with your name on the back in an envelope.

{~} Attested copies of examination passed during April, 2015 to March, 2016 of professional courses attested by Gazetted office.

{~} Family income Proof

{~} Self attested Photocopies of fees receipts paid for the period from June, 2015 to May, 2016

Written Test :
=> Eligible students will be required to take a Written Test one in Punjabi and the other in Moral Science.

=> The examination will be held furing August or September, 2016.

=> The examination will be held at any of the seven centers, ie. New Delhi, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Faridkot, Moga, Bathinda and Amritsar.

=> The class 12th students who have appeared in the exam in March, 2016 can take the written test and interview, but their selection depends on getting the admission for a professional course in renowned institute and if found eligible, otherwise.

=> The Roll No. for written test will be assigned to the shortlisted candidates by Nishkam.

=> The book for written test ‘ Naitik Sikhya’ by Literature Publication Department, Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, Ludhiana is prescribed for the students.

Important Points :

** The students can check the status of their application at Nishkam website.

** In case of change in postal address or email ID or Phone no., inform immediately.

** The written test will be followed by interview.

** You must bring the Admit Card and ID proof at the of test and interview.

Contact Details :
For any query, email to nishkamsewa1984@gmail.com

Foundation for Excellence Scholarships

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Our mission is to help exceptionally talented but poor students in India become doctors, engineers, and computer scientists. FFE awards scholarships to recent high school students who have overcome the adversity of their family’s circumstances to be among the top rankers in national/state level common entrance tests.

Simple program that makes a life changing difference

The Scholarship Program provides financial and other assistance to students for their higher education in India. Assistance is available to any qualified student, irrespective of the applicant’s caste, community, gender or religion. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must be studying in a course approved by the Foundation and meet specified eligibility criteria.

The primary focus of the Scholarship Program is to assist students for studies in professional courses leading to degrees in engineering, technology, or medicine.

US Contact Details

Address:1270 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 111, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Office hours: 10AM-2:00PM
Phone: (408) 985-2001
Email:support@ffe.com
INDIA Contact Details

Address: No. 840, 5th Main, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru, India 560 038
Phone:(080) 2520 1925
Email:adr@ffe.org

http://www.ffe.org/programs/index.php

Newcastle University India Scholarships

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Newcastle University India Scholarships
Value of award:£3,000 payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Number of awards:8

Start date and duration: Commences September 2016 for one year only.

Application closing date:The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 June 2016.

Overview:Newcastle University is delighted to announce eight scholarship awards for students from India. This award is available for high achieving students applying for entry onto any postgraduate Master’s degree programme at Newcastle University.

Eligibility Criteria:In order to be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships you must satisfy the following conditions:

  • you must be a Indian national and have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes
  • you must hold a Conditional or Unconditional offer on any master’s degree programme at Newcastle city campus
  • you intend to register to start your studies during the 2016-17 academic year
  • you are a self-funded student and not in receipt of other University or external awards
  • you must have an average of 60% or above in your Bachelors degree. If you are yet to complete your degree we will assess you on the basis of your results to date, providing you have achieved an average of 60% or above and you are expecting to maintain/ increase this in your final semester/year. Students with CGPA scores can also apply if your percentage equivalence is 60% and above

How to apply: Please complete the application form electronically and in accordance with the country specific scholarship regulations.

Please Note: There is one application form for both this scholarship and the Newcastle University GREAT India Scholarship. Please just apply once and the selectors will consider you for the most appropriate scholarship.

Country managers will award on the basis of best qualified students and content of personal statement. The most suitable candidate will be awarded the scholarship and the final decision lies with the university.

Contact
International Office
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/internationalnoneustudents/nuindia.html

Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship Criteria

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Eligibility details

You can apply for this scholarship if you’re an international student and you:
have received an offer to study a Faculty of Education undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
are commencing your studies in the upcoming semester. (Only EU70 students will commence in semester 2.)

You can’t apply if you’re:

enrolled in a double degree, dual award degree or research higher degree
sponsored by an Australian or overseas organisation
already receiving a scholarship provided by QUT or another organisation.

What you receive

You’ll receive:
a scholarship worth $2,000 to put towards your studies in your commencing semester.
We award four scholarships to students starting in Semester 1, and one scholarship to students starting in Semester 2.

How to apply

You must:
complete the faculty-of-education-international-scholarship-application
write a 300-word outline in English on:
your reasons for choosing a QUT Education degree
how you believe this degree will help you achieve your career aspirations.
provide transcripts for previous academic studies which have been translated into English and certified

email these documents to the Faculty of Education Development Office on or before the application deadline.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 10 June 2016.

What happens next

A team within the faculty will assess your application. We award scholarships based on:
academic merit
evaluation of your 300-word outline.
We’ll email you to notify you of your result by 27 June 2016.
If you’re successful, we’ll also send you instructions on how to claim your scholarship.

Conditions

Successful applicants need to be enrolled in their course prior to accepting their scholarship

Faculty of Education – Development Office
Faculty of Education – Development Office
Phone: 3138 0480
Int. phone: +61 7 3138 0480
Email: edu.development@qut.edu.au
Level 3, B Block
Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Postal address:
Faculty of Education – Development Office
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001

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Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship – QUT

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Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship – QUT

(Queensland University of Technology)

Student type:Future international undergraduate students
Future international postgraduate students
Study type:   Undergraduate
Postgraduate coursework
Faculty/area:Education
Eligible courses:ED38,ED39,ED49,ED59,EU40,EU70

Application dates

Open date: 14 March 2016
Closing date: 10 June 2016

Eligibility Criteria