Private Scholarships

JN Tata Endowment Scholarship Programme 2011-12

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Dorabji Tata Endowment Trust has issued notification for the award of J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships for the year 2011-12. Scholars / students pursuing higher education in all areas and fields of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. From fresh graduates to mid career professionals and academics with work experience and below the age of 45 years can apply.

Total number of scholarships is 120. Formal eligibility is Graduation with a consistently good academic record. Final year students and those waiting for final year results also can apply. Short listed candidates will be called for personal interview at Mumbai during March – June 2011. Candidates will be interviewed by relevant subject experts.

Dorabji Tata Trust has been awarding these scholarships for the past 118 years. The main objective of the program is it to fulfill the aspirations of talented students by providing them world class education through its loan scholarship programs. The scholarships are awarded for higher studies in abroad in all kinds of disciplines and subjects. The amount of the scholarships ranges from Rs. 60000 to Rs. 400000. The selected scholars may also get a gift scholarship from the Jamsedji Tata Trust (Maximum amount of this scholarship is Rs. 3,80,000).

Interested candidates can obtain application forms from Administrative Office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51 M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001 from 6th December 2010 to 21st February 2011. Application fee is Rs. 100 to be paid in cash or by DD or money order drawn in favour of ‘J.N. Tata Endowment’. You should mention your full name and address to post the application. Last date for receipt of filled in application forms is 4th March 2011.

Address: J.N. Tata Endowment, Administrative Office, Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001. India. Email: snair@sdtatatrust.com / asbhosale@sdtatatrust.com / sbjadhav@sdtatatrust.com . Phone No: 022 + 66658282/ 66657681/ 66657198/ 66657774.

L and T Build India Scholarships for M.Tech. in IITs

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There are so many private corporate companies in India offering excellent higher education opportunities for talented and meritorious students. Larsen and Toubro Limited (L and T) is one of the best among them. L and T is a big private company with businesses in technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing areas. It has strong presence in India and various other countries. L and T is one of the largest and most valued companies in India’s corporate sector. As part of encouraging talent and for its own man power requirements, L and T offer 40 scholarships each year to pursue M.Tech. in India’s premier technical institutes, IITs. These are named as ‘Build India Scholarships’.

Fresh Engineering Graduates (BE/ B.Tech) of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical branches are eligible to apply. The Scholarship is sponsored by ECC division of the company to study M.Tech (Construction Technology and Management) Course at IIT-Madras and IIT-Delhi. The Course structure, curriculum and teaching methodologies are designed by respective IIT’s in consultation with ECC.

L and T every year issues notification on leading newspapers about these scholarships. It also writes to more than 100 selective Engineering colleges inviting applications. The selection will be done jointly by IITs and L and T. The selection process includes a series of written tests, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. On the completion of the M.Tech., the selected candidates are offered job opportunities in the company.

The duration of the course is 2 years starting from July every year. Applicants should have 65 percent marks and their age should not be more than 23 years as on the prescribed date. The Scholarship amount is Rs. 9000 per month and will be given for the entire two years. For application procedure and other relevant details, please visit www.lntecc.com . L and T has been in the business of constructing buildings, projects, infrastructure, electrical and gulf projects and developmental projects. So, never miss this opportunity!

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