వికలాంగుల సాధికారత శాఖ

Scholarship details: Number of Scholarships: 6 (Faculty of Business and Law: 2, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing: 2, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/ Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture:2) Scholarship worth of £5000. Eligibility: Candidates must, be an Indian student (classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes, holding an Indian passport and domiciled in India); have an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at Kingston for September 2016 intake; and not be currently registered on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Kingston University. How to Apply: Candidates only need to make one application through the International Postgraduate Scholarships page at, http://www.kingston.ac.uk/international/scholarships- and-fees/scholarships/international-scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/ and the candidate will automatically be considered for both the International Postgraduate Scholarship and the GREAT-Kingston University Scholarships India 2016. Please also note that candidates will need electronic copies of the following documents to make application online: A copy of offer letter, An academic reference letter, A copy of academic transcript/worksheet, A copy of academic IELTS or TOEFL result. (where applicable) Last date: 31st May, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://www.kingston.ac.uk/international/scholarships-and-fees /scholarships/international-scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships-for-indian-students/

GREAT Scholarships 2016 @ Kingston University, UK

స్కాలర్‌షిప్‌ల సంఖ్య: 2500 అర్హత: డిగ్రీ/ పీజీ స్థాయిలో ప్రొఫెషనల్ లేదా టెక్నికల్ కోర్సులు చదువుతూ ఉండాలి. స్కాలర్‌షిప్: డిగ్రీ విద్యార్థులకు నెలకు రూ.2,500(10 నెలలు), స్టేషనరీ అలవెన్స్‌ల కింద ఏడాదికి రూ.6,000; పీజీ విద్యార్థులకు నెలకు రూ.3,000(10 నెలలు), స్టేషనరీ అలవెన్స్‌ల కింద ఏడాదికి రూ.10,000 చెల్లిస్తారు. తల్లిదండ్రుల వార్షికాదాయం రూ.3లక్షలకు మించకూడదు. ఆన్‌లైన్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్‌కు చివరి తేది: జూన్ 30 పూర్తి వివరాలకు వెబ్‌సైట్‌లో చూడొచ్చు. వెబ్‌సైట్: www.nhfdc.nic.in

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships- 2016 Awards @ MHRD India

Scholarship details: Number of Scholarships: 2 Value of Scholarship- visit at: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-anddevelopment /scholarships/what-you-get-with-a-new-zealand-scholarship/ Areas of study: Agriculture Development. Renewable Energy. Eligibility: Applicants should have completed Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in the subject or allied fields with minimum 65% marks for Master's or PhD respectively. How to apply: Applicants can apply online at http://proposal.sakshat.ac.in/scholarship/ Offline mode of applications is not acceptable. The documents to be uploaded at the time of applying online, Self attested scanned copy of the mark-sheet of degrees, diploma, qualifying examination. Where grades are mentioned, the candidate must upload the official explanation adopted by the University/lnstitution. Self attested copy of date of birth certificate/ class 101 h certificate bearing date of birth or other equiva lent documents. Self attested copy of language proficiency as specified in the form. Last date: 30th April, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload _files/mhrd/files/NZ-2016.pdf

Chinese Government Scholarship -2016-2017 @ MHRD,India

Scholarship details: Number of Scholarships: 2 Value of Scholarship- visit at: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-anddevelopment /scholarships/what-you-get-with-a-new-zealand-scholarship/ Areas of study: Agriculture Development. Renewable Energy. Eligibility: Applicants should have completed Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in the subject or allied fields with minimum 65% marks for Master's or PhD respectively. How to apply: Applicants can apply online at http://proposal.sakshat.ac.in/scholarship/ Offline mode of applications is not acceptable. The documents to be uploaded at the time of applying online, Self attested scanned copy of the mark-sheet of degrees, diploma, qualifying examination. Where grades are mentioned, the candidate must upload the official explanation adopted by the University/lnstitution. Self attested copy of date of birth certificate/ class 101 h certificate bearing date of birth or other equiva lent documents. Self attested copy of language proficiency as specified in the form. Last date: 30th April, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload _files/mhrd/files/NZ-2016.pdf

India PG Scholarships 2016 @ University of Queensland, Australia

Scholarship Details: Number of scholarships: 4 The value of the scholarship is 50% of the tuition fees payable for the minimum number of units required to complete the program by the student. Scholarship is offered as fee reduction. Scholarship is awarded to a student from India studying postgraduate coursework. Eligibility: To be eligible candidate must: Be a citizen of India. Have achieved a GPA (or overseas equivalent) of 80% over 7 semesters of undergraduate studies or 75% over 8 semesters of undergraduate studies at a higher education institution in India. Be able to commence as an international student in Australia on a student visa. How to Apply: Candidates can download the application form http://www.scmb.uq.edu.au/dloads/pgcw /Scholarships/India_PGCW_scholarships_application_form.pdf Master of Biotechnology Scholarships applications can be email: scmbbiotechnology@uq.edu.au and master of Molecular Biology and master of Bioinformatics scholarship applications can be emailed to scmb.molbiol.pgcw@uq.edu.au Last date: 31st March, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship /school-of-chemistry-molecular-biosciences-indian-scholarship

Rajiv Poddar UG Scholarships 2016 @ Kingston University, UK

Scholarship Details: Number of scholarships: 4 The value of the scholarship is 50% of the tuition fees payable for the minimum number of units required to complete the program by the student. Scholarship is offered as fee reduction. Scholarship is awarded to a student from India studying postgraduate coursework. Eligibility: To be eligible candidate must: Be a citizen of India. Have achieved a GPA (or overseas equivalent) of 80% over 7 semesters of undergraduate studies or 75% over 8 semesters of undergraduate studies at a higher education institution in India. Be able to commence as an international student in Australia on a student visa. How to Apply: Candidates can download the application form http://www.scmb.uq.edu.au/dloads/pgcw /Scholarships/India_PGCW_scholarships_application_form.pdf Master of Biotechnology Scholarships applications can be email: scmbbiotechnology@uq.edu.au and master of Molecular Biology and master of Bioinformatics scholarship applications can be emailed to scmb.molbiol.pgcw@uq.edu.au Last date: 31st March, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship /school-of-chemistry-molecular-biosciences-indian-scholarship

2016 International Higher Education Scholarship Program @ MHRD, India

Scholarship details: The Taiwan ICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance. Eligibility: Applicants applying for a Taiwan ICDF scholarship must meet both the general eligibility criteria showed at http://www.icdf.org.tw/public/Attachment/512311920418.pdf and be a national of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for Taiwan ICDF Scholarship. Applicants must also meet the Regulations Governing Visiting, Resident, and Permanent Residency of Aliens set by ROC (Taiwan) National Immigration Agency. Note: All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC (Taiwan). How to apply:Applicants must complete an online application then submit a signed, printed copy along with all other application documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative in their country. Please note that each applicant can only apply for one program at a time. The applicant also needs to submit a separate program application to his/her chosen universities. Applications can be downloaded from, http://www.icdf.org.tw/TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx Last date: 18th March, 2016. For more details, please visit: http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/Taiwan_2016.pdf

Indian Regional Scholarships 2016 @ University College Dublin, Ireland

Scholarship Details: M. Sc Regional Scholarships: 4 x 50% scholarship towards the tuition fees of a 1 year full-time program. Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship: €3,000 tuition fee scholarship. University of Mumbai: 1 x 100% or 2x 50%Scholarships towards the tuition fees for a 1 year full-time program. Eligibility: Scholarships are open for: M. Sc Regional Scholarships: All successful applicants to the full time programs who reside in India. Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship: All graduates of Delhi University -UCD's Universitas 21 partner in India. This scholarship is guaranteed to all graduates of Delhi University who have a full or conditional offer for a full-time master’s program. University of Mumbai: All Alumni from the list of colleges below under the University of Mumbai. University of Mumbai Colleges: St. Xavier's College, Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce and Economics, R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Sophia College, Rizvi College, K.P.B. Hinduja College of Commerce and Economics, Jai Hind College, H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce and Shri Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics or SVKM Trust. How to Apply: M. Sc Regional Scholarships: Candidates must apply online through their scholarship portal and will be assessed based on a GMAT (minimum 630) or GRE test result (Minimum 158 out of 170 GRE Verbal Reasoning-Minimum 160 out of 170 GRE Quantitative Reasoning). Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship: When an applicant is offered a place at UCD please email internationalscholarships@ucd.ie to confirm candidate's eligibility for this scholarship. Please note: This scholarship is managed by the UCD International Office centrally. University of Mumbai: Candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis. Candidates must have a full or conditional offer in order to be considered. Important Dates: Application deadline: For M. Sc Regional Scholarships: 31st March, 2016. For University of Mumbai Scholarships: 01st April, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://www.smurfitschool.ie/scholarships /indianregionalscholarships/

GREAT scholarships 2016 @ University of Reading, UK

Scholarship details: Number of scholarships: 1 Scholarship worth £15,000. Scholarship cannot be transferred to another intake if a student chooses to defer their entry. Eligibility: Candidate must: Be a national of (or permanently domiciled in) India. Hold an offer of a place on the full-time MBA program commencing in September 2016. How to Apply: Applicants meeting the above criteria and holding a full unconditional offer of a place on the Henley full-time MBA for 2016 will automatically be considered (if they have indicated their interest on the application form). Last date: 30th June, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://www.henley.ac.uk/level/mba-scholarships /#mba-full-time-scholarships-and-bursaries

India UG Scholarships 2016 @ London Metropolitan University,UK

Scholarship details: Number of Scholarships: 1 Scholarship will cover £5,000 to his/her tuition fee for the first year only. The remaining tuition fee as well as maintenance costs have to be funded by the student. Eligibility: Candidates must: Have an unconditional/conditional offer to study an undergraduate course at Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law in September 2016. Have over 85% in X and XII or equivalent. Have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or SELT equivalent. Be a national of India with international (i.e. non-UK/EU) fee status. Not have studied in the UK before. How to Apply: Students should have a conditional offer when applying for the scholarship. For more details and to apply for this scholarship, please email Sabarinath Vijayakumar (v.sabarinath@londonmet.ac.uk ). Important Dates: Last date: 22nd July, 2016. For more details, please visit, http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding- your-studies/scholarships/international-scholarships/

Young Researcher Award -2016 @ Lady Tata Memorial Trust

Award details The amount of Award will be Rs.25, 000/- per month plus a contingency grant of Rs.5 lakhs per annum, in addition to the regular salary drawn from the host Institute Eligibility: Applicants must, Be below the age of 40 years as on 31st March, 2016 The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree. Have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute in India and should be engaged in research and development and have publications arising from research done as an independent investigator in India. How to Apply Candidates can apply online at- http://www.ladytatatrust.org/StaticPageIndia/Awards/5 Important dates Application open date: 1st December, 2015 Application closing date: 15th January, 2016 Awards announcement date: 1st August, 2016 For more details, please visit: http://www.ladytatatrust.org/StaticPageIndia/Awards/8

Avasar Scholarships @ Opportunity Foundation Trust

Scholarship details Scholarship covers, College fee for 6 years. 2 Years at PUC and min 3 / 4 Years at Graduate Level. Expenses towards books, stationery, etc Bus pass for the whole year, every year, for 5 years. At least, 4 sets of dresses. Daily allowance of a minimum of Rs. 50/- per day for a minimum of 200 days in a year. A budgeted allocation of a grant of Rs.1, 80,000 per person. Eligibility: Minimum 80% marks in 9th grade. Scholarships are granted to applicants domiciled in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Gurgaon Only. How to ApplyCandidates can apply at http://www.avasar.ngo/avasar -scholarship-application-2016/ Last date: Enroll soon after 10th Std( June, every year) For more details, please visit: http://www.avasar.ngo/

`On the Spot` Essay Writing Competition-2016

Contest Details Two topics of essay will be given on the spot. The Essay should be written on one of them in about 5000words in three hours. Prizes The winners are given certificates along with cash prize First prize-15,000/- Second prize (2)-12,000/-each Third prize( 3)-10,000/-each Consolation prizes(5)-5,000/-each Eligibility Post graduate students studying in recognized universities and colleges How to Apply The candidates should submit their application (in duplicate) in the prescribed format through the Head of the Department of the college/university/institute and submit the same through ordinary/speed post to, Director Training Division Central Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics &PI, 9th floor Jeevan Prakash Building 25, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110066 Application form can be downloaded from ministry’s website http://www.mospi.nic.in Last date: 15th January, 2016 For more details, please visit: http://mospi.nic.in/Mospi_New/upload /AdvOnSpotEssayWritingCompetition-26nov16.pdf

Sony World Photography Awards, 2016 – Open Competition

Contest Details: Image Entry criteria: Images must be taken in 2015 and entries should be based on the Categories outlined. Images should be no smaller than 800KB and no larger than 5MB. Images should be either JPEG or TIFF files. All images must be saved in the RGB colour model. All entrants must be able to supply a high resolution image suitable for printing in exhibitions. Prize Details: Winner of the best overall photograph will receive: Title of “Sony World Photography Awards Open Photographer of The Year” and cash prize worth $5,000 Winning image showcased in the London exhibition and the winners book International exposure on the WPO website Global media coverage Flights to London, 2 nights’ accommodation in a hotel and VIP tickets to attend the Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony in April 2016 Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony Winners of each individual category will receive: Title of “Sony World Photography Awards category name Winner" Winning image showcased in the London exhibition and the winners book International exposure on the WPO website Global media coverage Digital SLR camera equipment from Sony Eligibility Photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels are invited to enter the competition. How to Apply: Entrants can submit their entries through online at: https://www.worldphoto.org/log-in-or-register/?Redirect=%2fcompetitions%2fcompetition-entries%2fenter-competition%2f%3fCompetitionID%3d119 Each entrant can submit up to three images for free. The images entered can be entered in different categories or all images can be entered into a single category. Last date: 5th January, 2016 For more details, please visit: https://www.worldphoto.org/competitions/sony-world- photography-awards-2016-open-competition/

Travel Photo Scholarships, 2016 @ World Nomads

Scholarship Details: The Winner will receive: A 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal with Intrepid Travel Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Kathmandu, Nepal Insight into how Nepal is being rebuilt through the Australian Himalayan Foundation Professional mentorship from travel photographer Richard I'Anson Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads Plus be outfitted for the assignment with gear from Kathmandu The 4 Runner ups will receive: A FREE 45-min portfolio review from Richard I'Anson (valued at $800 AUD) The 25 shortlisted entrants will receive: The option of a 45-min portfolio review from Richard I'Anson (special rate of $400 AUD) Eligibility: The entrants must: Have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written English. Have a current, valid passport and must be available as per the dates set out. Be fit and healthy as moderate levels of physical work are involved as well as a number of late nights! Be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, have a strong desire to be mentored and grow your photographic knowledge and skills, an ambition to forge a career in travel photography. The scholarship is open to all nationalities (subject to obtaining a visa to enter Nepal) Any non-professional can apply - this is open photography students or keen amateurs/pro-amateurs looking build a career in travel photography. Age Limit: Applicants must have an age of minimum 18 years as on 25th November, 2015 How to apply: To apply for the scholarship, follow these 3 steps: Shoot your photo story (maximum of 5 images): Your images must tell a story about a place you have visited. 'Place' may be anywhere; somewhere in your own community or much further away. Each of the 5 shots must have accompanying caption text (1-2 sentences) to help contextualize the shot. Craft a 1500-character essay telling us what winning this scholarship would mean to you and why we should choose you. Complete the application form including your personal details along with uploading your photos at: http://scholarships.travel/apply Last date: 25th November 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.worldnomads.com/learn/travel- photography/scholarship/2015

CavinKare Ability Awards, 2016 by Ability foundation

Award Details: The awards come in two categories. CavinKare ABILITY Award for Eminence is given to 1 person with disability, who has demonstrated a commitment to others that goes beyond personal triumphs. The Award comprises a memento, a citation and a cash prize of Rs.2 lakhs. CavinKare ABILITY Mastery Awards are given to 3 persons who have not allowed their disability to come in the way of attaining excellence in their chosen field. The Award comprises a memento, citation and a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh each. Eligibility: Any Indian national who has a disability (as per the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995) and has done exceptional work in their chosen field is eligible to apply. How to Apply: Candidates can obtain the nomination form from: http://www.abilityfoundation.org/cka_2016.html Last date: 27th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.abilityfoundation.org/cka_awards.html

The Fourth International Reggae Poster Contest 2015

Contest Details: Categories: (i) Birds (ii) Other wildlife Prizes: Prizes will be given to three best entries from each category. 1st prize is Rs. 15,000/- + memento + certificate 2nd prize is Rs. 10,000/- + memento + certificate 3rd prize is Rs. 5,000/- + memento + certificate Certificate will be given to all participants. Photograph specifications: Participants can send six photographs in two categories in CD/DVD. Each photo attachment file should be: 12 inches X 18 inches 300 DPI in JPEG format Images must be photographed in India only. Photographs must be originally taken by the participant and must not constitute any infringement or fraud. Eligibility: Professional or Amateur Photographers from India can participate in the contest. How to apply: Participants can obtain the entry form from: http://www.nncgreen.org/docs/NNC_Wild_Life_Competition_2016_Entry_Form.pdf   The duly filled in entry form along with a Photograph CD/DVD, DD or multicity cheque of Rs. 500/- drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favor of Nawanagar Nature Club payable at Jamnagar, should be sent to: Nawanagar Nature Club (Vijaysinh Ajitsinh Jadeja), 'Dharm Niwas', Shantinagar Road No. 7, B/h 9, Patel Colony, Jamnagar-361008, Gujarat. Participants should mention their name and short address on the back of DD / multicity cheque. Important Dates: Last date: 20th November, 2015 Winners awarded on: 3rd January, 2016 For more details, please visit: http://www.nncgreen.org/

3rd National Level Wildlife Photo Contest, 2016 @ Nawanagar Nature Club

Contest Details: The contest is conducted online through our Brain Skill assessment platform. The student’s core brain skills which will be assessed are Memory, Visual Processing, Focus & Attention, Problem Solving and Linguistics. Each challenge will have a defined time limit. Participants are expected to complete the game suite given to them within the defined time limit. Prizes: Five lucky ones will win a trip to NASA and three to Universal Studios, Singapore. 7,000 more prizes worth of Rs.50 Lakhs. Eligibility: The contest is open to school students from classes I to XII. How to apply: Students can register for the contest by submitting a physical registration form or online at www.skillangels.com  or www.thesuperbrainchallenge.com.   Registration fee is Rs. 350/- Important Dates: Registrations are open from: 14th November, 2015 Last date: 22nd November, 2015 For more details, please visit: https://contest.skillangels.com/

Super Brain Challenge, 2015

Contest details: Theme of the contest: Toward a Reggae Hall of Fame: Celebrating Great Jamaican Music. Prize details: The best 100 designs are rewarded by including them in various exhibitions to be curated globally. A book with all 100 posters will be published. The three top winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) will receive the grand prize awards, including lots of great reggae music. Posters requirements: Posters should be submitted in vertical format. JPG files, 1417×1984 pixels at a resolution of 72 dpi saved in RGB color space. Posters may be designed by a single artist or by a team. Designers are allowed to submit any number of original posters. Posters should be original artworks and should not have been published in prints, internet, social media etc. Eligibility: The Contest is open to designers all over the world. How to Apply: Applicants can submit their posters at: http://www.reggaepostercontest.com/ submit-poster/ Last Date: 30th November, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.reggaepostercontest.com/

International PG Research Scholarships, 2016 @ University of South Australia

Scholarship Details: Number of scholarships: 300. Duration of the scholarship: 1 or 2 years. The scholarship is granted for one academic year (two semesters) at a time. It will be extended for programmes longer than two semesters, provided that the student has passed his/her courses/credits. The scholarship covers both tuition fees (paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month. Scholarship also covers travel grants of onetime payment of SEK 15,000. Eligibility: Scholarship is available to the candidates who been admitted to one of the eligible master programs in Sweden. Candidate should have at least two years’ work experience. Candidate must display outstanding academic qualifications and leadership experience. How to apply: Candidates can apply through online from 1st December, 2015. Important Dates: Application period opens with a first application round: 1st – 15th December, 2015 Notification to successful candidates: 8th January, 2016 Submission of detailed application for the second selection round: 1st – 13th February, 2016 For more details, please visit: https://eng.si.se/areas-of-operation/scholarships-and-grants /the-swedish-institute-study-scholarships/siss-eligibility-criteria/