>Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Fund ScholarshipDescription: The scholarships are available to students for Ph.D. study in India in many science streams such as physical, chemical, mathematical, biological, computer, engineering.
Eligibility: Applicant should have a minimum 60 per cent marks in the post-graduate degree and must be registered/admitted for Ph.D. programme. The applicant should have a valid GATE /NET score.
Application: By Post
Prizes & Rewards: Maintenance allowance including tuition fee — Rs.12,000 per month for two years. Annual contingency expenses of Rs. 15,000 per annum.
Deadline: May 31
>International Essay Contest for Young PeopleDescription: This annual essay contest is organised by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO. . The theme of the essay is “My Role as a Citizen of Earth.”
Eligibility: Anyone up to 25 years old in two categories:
Children (up to 14 years) and Youth (15 – 25 years)
Application: By post, online
Prizes & Rewards: Cash Prize upto US$950, certificates and gifts.
Deadline: June 15
>Dr. Ambedkar Foundation National Essay CompetitionDescription: The aim of this essay competition is to encourage writing on fundamental social issues among students.
Eligibility: Two categories: Class IX to XII for school students and college students
Application: By post
Prizes & Rewards: Cash prize up to Rs. 1 lakh
Deadline: June 30
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