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YOUTH DREAMERS FOUNDATION New Delhi-110091 Important Scholarship Details: [1] School, State and National Level Painting Competition for School Children on Water Conservation & energy Conservation Award- Cash Prize of Rs 1 lakh, Certificates Eligibility- Class 4 to 9 Apply- Through School Activity- September, October Source: www.energymanagertraining.com [2] National Standard Examination in Junior Science About- Junior Science means the Science taught till Std 10 level. In last six years Indian students have bagged 10 gold medals, 25 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Every Indian student selected for International Junior Science Olympiad has been honored by a medal Purpose: To prepare a team to participate in International Olympiad in Junior Science Award- Medals, Certificates Eligibility- Class 8, 9, 10 Apply- Through School Activity-August to September Source: www.iapt.org.in/index.php [3] National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) Purpose- To identify talented students and nurture them with scholarships and network Process: 2 stage written Exam, State level & National level Exam structure: Mental Ability Test (MAT); Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Award- Total 1000 scholarships, Reward of Rs 1250 per month for class 11 & 12 & Reward of Rs 2000 per month for Graduation and Post graduation years. Eligibility- Class 10 Apply-Through school, By Post Activity- July, August Source: www.ncert.nic.in/ [4] A-STAR India youth Scholarship in Singapore Purpose- Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar. Award-$2200-2400 Annual, Air fare, School Fees Eligibility- Class 8 Passed Apply- Online, By Post Activity- June, July Source: www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar

[5] Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme Purpose- To support exceptionally talented and outstanding students in hundreds of art forms, which include music, dance, drama as well as painting, sculpture and crafts or rare art forms Award- Rs 12600-13800 per Year Eligibility-10-14 year age Apply-By Post Active- September to December Source: www.ccrtindia.gov.in/scholarship.htm [6] National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Purpose- A National level examination which measures how well a student has understood concepts and gives detailed feedback on the same, to help them improve 3 type of questions:- Maths, GK, Science Award-Rs. 2,00,000, Medal, Tablet, Memento Eligibility- Class 2 to 10, 11 & 12 (PCM or PCB) Apply- Online or By Post Activity- July to September Source: www.unifiedcouncil.com/ [7] IGNITE Purpose- An annual national competition to harness the creative and innovative spirit of school children. Students are invited to send their original creative technological ideas and innovations for the same. Award- Financial and mentoring support, also patent will be filed for innovation. Awards will be given by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at IIM, Ahmedabad. Eligibility- Class 1 to 12 students Apply- Online, By Email, By Post, through school Activity-Every year 31 August Source: www.nif.org.in/ignite/ [8] Pre-matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities Purpose-To support Muslim/ Christian/ Sikh/ Buddhist/ Parsi/ Jain students to complete their education Award- Rs 750 to Rs 3000 per annum Eligibility- Class 1 to 10 Apply- Through School Activity-June to August Source: www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/prematric [9] Intel- IRIS National Fair Purpose- To provide platform to students with an idea that is original and innovative Award- Prizes and Certificates Eligibility-Class 5 to 12 Apply-Online, By Post Activity- August, September Source: http://irissciencefair.org

[10] International Olympiad of Mathematics Purpose- The International Olympiad of Mathematics, a test of competence and proficiency in Mathematics, is held annually at the national and international levels based on syllabus prescribed by CBSE/ICSE and the State Boards. Award- Medals, Certificates Eligibility- Class 1 to 12 Apply- School Activity- July to September Source: www.olympiads.asia [11] Government Scholarship Schemes (SC/ST/OBC etc.) Purpose- To support SC/ST/OBC students from Class 1 to highest level on Means cum Merit Basis scholarship Award- Education Support Eligibility- All Classes Apply-Through School Source: socialjustice.nic.in/scholarships.php [12] Tata Building India Online Essay Competition Award-Laptops, Prizes, Certificates Eligibility-Class 6 to 12 Apply-Online Activity- 1st July to 30th June Source: http://tatabuildingindia.com/new-site/index.php [13] Indian Oil Sports Scholarship Scheme Purpose- To award promising young players with a view to encourage talent and create a pool of sportspersons Award- Rs 5000 p.m., Gifts Eligibility- Sport Persons of age 14 to 19 years Apply- By post Activity- September, October Source: www.iocl.com/aboutus/indianoilsports.aspx [14] Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Scholarship Purpose- To propagate and promote the importance of Sanskrit language including Pali and Prakrit Award-Rs 2500 to Rs 3000 per Year Eligibility- Class 9 to 12 Apply- By Post Source: www.sanskrit.nic.in/scholarship.htm [15] Mahindra All India Talent Scholarships in Polytechnics Award-Cash Prize of Rs 10,000 per Year Eligibility-Class 10, 12 passed Apply-By Post Activity- July Source: www.kcmet.org

[16] Communal Harmony Scholarship For Students Purpose- To provide financial assistance to the children rendered orphan or destitute in various communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence for their care, education and training. Award-Cash Rs 1000-1500 per month Eligibility- School, College students Apply- Post Activity- upto June Source: www.nfch.nic.in/ [17] Indian Oil Educational Scholarship Scheme Purpose- To support financially to students for pursuing Class 11, ITI, Engineering, MBBS and MBA courses Award- Scholarship of Rs 12000 to 36000 per year Eligibility- Class 11, ITI, UG and PG Apply-Online/by Post Activity- July to September Source: www.iocl.com/aboutus/scholarships.aspx [18] LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Purpose- To award scholarships to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker families so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education and thus enhance their employability Award- Rs 10,000 per annum Eligibility- Class 10, 12 Passed Apply- Online Activity- September Source: www.licindia.in/gjf_scholarship.htm [19] Free Coaching and Allied Scheme for Minority Communities Students Purpose- To empower the minority communities by assisting them as well as those institutions working for them, towards enhancing their skills and capabilities to make them employable in industries, services and business sectors. Award-Financial support of Rs. 20,000 Max Eligibility-Class 11, 12 Apply-By Post, through Institute Source: http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/free_coachin [20] All India Poetry Competition among School Children Award-Cash Rs 10,000 Eligibility- Open to All Apply- Post, Email Source: www.indianpoetry.org/compmain.htm

[21] Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Purpose-To support through scholarships to BPL and General Students, A Means cum Merit Scholarship scheme Award-Higher education scholarship Eligibility- Class 11, 12, Diploma, G, PG Apply- By Post Activity- September to December Source: www.sitaramjindalfoundation.org/ [22] Dr. Ambedkar Foundation National Essay Competition Scheme Award-Cash Rs 1 Lakh, Certificates Eligibility-All school, college students Apply- By post Activity- June, July Source: http://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in/html/essaysch.htm [23] HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship Purpose- To empower economically and socially disadvantaged, HDFC bank has initiated Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) program to provide interim support for children facing a personal/economic exigency. Award- Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per year Eligibility- Class 6 to 12, College students, Full time, Part Time, Diploma etc Apply- Email, in Person Activity-May, June Source: www.hdfcbank.com/htdocs/common/ecss_scholarship.htm [24] Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Minority Community Girls Purpose- Scholarship is awarded to study any subject offered by School/College for Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Parsis Girls in class 11 & 12 Award-Cash Scholarship of Rs 12,000 Eligibility-Class 11 Girls Apply- Online Source: http://maef.nic.in/ [25] National Standard Examination in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy About- This annual exam offers an opportunity to measure one's standing against a national standard in subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy. Purpose- First stage for the prestigious international Olympiads. Subsequent stages for selecting team for represent India will be conducted by Homi Bhabha Centre of Science Education. Award- Medals, Certificates, Recognition Eligibility- Class 11, 12 Science, astronomy Apply- School Activity-August to September Source: www.iapt.org.in/index.php, www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/

[26] CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for Class-12 Purpose- To provide scholarships to the meritorious Single Girl Students, who are the only child of their parents; and have passed the CBSE Class 10 Examination with 60% / 6.2 CGPA or more marks/ grades and are continuing their further school education of Class 11 and 12. Award- Cash Rs 6,000 per annum Eligibility- Class 11, 12 Apply-Online Activity- August, September Source: http://122.180.127.140/2014/sgcx2014/default.aspx [27] SIA Youth Scholarship in Singapore Purpose- Scholarship is for 2 years of Pre-University studies in selected Singapore Junior Colleges and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar. Award-$2900 Annual, Air fare, School Fees Eligibility- Class 10 passed Activity- June, July Source: www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/sia/ [28] National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) Purpose-Admission in 5 year integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences in NISER or UM-DAE CBS. Eligibility-Class 12 (PCMB) Apply-Online, By Post Activity- January to March Source: www.nestexam.in/ [29] Kalpana Chawla Memorial Award Essay Competition Purpose- To encourage girl students to get inspired by Kalpana Chawla life Award- Cash Prize Rs 51,000, Certificates Eligibility-Class 11, 12 Girl Students Apply-By Post Activity- December to February Source: www.kalpanachawlaawards.com/ [30] NIIT Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship Purpose- To enable aspiring students to avail this opportunity, NIIT will award fee waivers of up to Rs. 60,000. NIIT will be offering over for its popular IT and new-age career programs such as GNIIT/ Diploma/ Post Graduate Program in SE and FA and Diploma in HW Networking. Award- 10,000 Scholarship Certificates Eligibility-Class 12 passed, D, G, PG Apply-Online, through Institute Activity- September Source: www.niitcloudcampus.com

[31] Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Purpose- Started by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to identify and encourage talented and motivated students to pursue research career in Science. Award- Graduation first 3 years: Fellowship Rs. 5,000p.m. + Rs. 20,000 annual contingency grant; During M.Sc 4th to 5th years of M. Sc/M.S./M.Math/ M.Stat: Fellowship Rs 7,000 p.m. + Rs 28,000 annual contingency grant Process: 2 stage selection process: Aptitude test & Interview stage Eligibility- Class 11 Science, Class 12 Science, 1st year students of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./M.S Exam Fee: Rs. 500, Fee waived for SC/ ST students & Persons with disabilities Apply-Online, Post Activity- August, September Source: www.kvpy.org.in/main/fellowship.htm [32] Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Communities Students Purpose- To support Minority community students for studies in a government or private higher secondary school/ college/ university. And, technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training Institutes/ Industrial Training Centres affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) of classes 11 and 12 level. Award-Education Scholarship of Rs. 9,300 to Rs 13,800 per year Eligibility-Class 11, 12, 12+ of Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis), Family income less than Rs. 2 lakh Apply-Online, Post Activity- August, September Source: www.momascholarship.gov.in/ [33] IISER BS-MS Dual degree Program Purpose- It is a five year dual degree programmed for bright and motivated science students who have completed class XII. It integrates classroom learning with research and provides ample scope for multidisciplinary interactions Award- Students are eligible for either KVPY or INSPIRE scholarship. i.e. Rs 5,000 per month and Rs 20,000 per year for research Eligibility- Class 12 passed, PCB/PCM, KVPY, JEE Advance, State & Central Board Toppers Apply- Online Activity- June, July Source: www.iiser-admissions.in/index.php [34] Sahu Jain Scholarship Purpose- Non Refundable Scholarship for pursuing Graduation and Post Graduation in all subjects. Award- Financial Support, Certificates Eligibility- Graduation / Post Graduation in Engg, Medical, MBA Apply- By Post Activity- March to July Source: http://sahujaintrust.timesofindia.com/ [35] Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minorities Purpose- To provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses Award- Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per year Eligibility- Class 12 Passed, Graduates Apply- Online Activity- August, September Source: http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/scholarshipschemes

[36] INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE) Purpose- To engage young talents for the study of Science and Technology and pursue research as a career and to augment youth to undertake higher education in Science intensive courses by providing scholarships to deserving students Number of Award- Total 10,000 Scholarships Award- Rs 80,000 per year for 3-5 years Eligibility-Class 12 Science Passed Students Apply- Online, Post Activity- August to October Source: www.inspire-dst.gov.in/index.html [37] Loreal India for Young Women in Science Scholarships Purpose- Scholarship is only for Girl students desirous of pursuing degree course in science/medical/ engineering/biotechnology or any other scientific field, Award-Cash Rs 2.5 lakh Eligibility- Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad Girl Student Apply-Post, Online Activity-May, June Source: www.foryoungwomeninscience.com/ [38] FAEA Scholarships Purpose- To secure social justice for students belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of the society. It enables economically and socially disadvantaged students to study in the institutions, which provide academic excellence, access to structures of power and economic opportunity. Award- Higher education scholarship Eligibility-Class 12 passed, 1st year Graduation Apply-Online, Post Activity- May, June Source: www.faeaindia.org/studentinfo.asp [39] Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship-College Students (CSSS) Purpose- Central Government scheme to support students with 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream in class 12 or equivalent conducted by State Board/CBSE/ICSE.. Total Number of Scholarships: 82,000 (50% for Boys, 50% for Girls) Award- Cash Prize of Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per annum for 3 to 5 years Eligibility-Class 12 passed Apply- Online, By Post Activity-August, September Source: www.cbse.nic.in/welcome.htm [40] Foundation for Excellence Scholarship 2014 Purpose- To assist students for studies in professional courses leading to degrees in engineering, technology, or medicine Award-Financial Support Eligibility-1st year students of BE, B Tech and MBBS Apply- Online or By Post Activity-July to September Source: www.ffe.org/programs/index.php

[41] AICTE-Scholarship Scheme to Girl Child (SSGC) Award- 4000 Scholarships, upto Rs 50000 per year Purpose-To promote technical education (Engg, Architecture, Pharmacy, Applied Arts etc). Eligibility- One Girl per family, Class 12 (PCM/B) Passed Apply-By Post, Email Source: www.aicte-india.org [42] AICTE- Scholarships for Differently Able (DA) Students 2014 Award- 1000 Scholarships, upto Rs 50000 per year. Purpose- To provide the financial assistance to the DA students to promote technical education (Engg., Architecture, Pharmacy, applied arts etc.) at Degree and Diploma levels. Eligibility- Annual family income of the parents should be less than 6.0 Lakh & the student must be in first year. Apply-By Post, Email Activity- October Source: www.aicte-india.org [43] Trust Fund Scholarships for Disables Purpose- The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to the differently-abled students to enable them to pursue professional or technical courses from recognized institutes and get employed/self-employed Award- 2500 scholarships of Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per year, and other benefits Eligibility- Professional and technical courses, Family income less than Rs 3 Lakhs per year. Apply- Online Activity-Year long application Source: www.nhfdc.nic.in/schemes [44] National fund Scholarship for Disabiles Purpose- To support students with 40% disabilities to pursue Post-Matric/Post-Secondary technical and professional courses including Ph.D & M.Phil from recognized Institutions Award- 500 scholarships, Maintenance allowance Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per month + Rs 10,000 course fee Eligibility-Min. qualification class 8 for cerebral Palsy, Mental retardation Apply-Online Activity- July to September Source: www.nhfdc.nic.in/schemes [45] R D Sethna Loan Scholarship Purpose- To empower individuals for pursuing their academic interests and career. The loan scholarships are granted to cover fees, both books and tuitions. Award- Financial, Certificates Eligibility- Class 12 Passed Apply- By Post, in Person Activity-April to August Source: www.rdsethnascholarships.org

[46] Fair and Lovely Foundation-Higher Education Scholarship Purpose- To support girls to pursue their higher education in Graduation, Post Graduation, PhD courses Award- Financial support Eligibility- Class 12 Passed Apply- Online, By Post Activity-October, November Source: www.fairandlovely.in/falfoundation/scholarship.html [47] Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarships 2014 Purpose- To perpetuate the fond memories of its founder K.P. Hormis. Fed Bank invites applications for the Foundation's scholarships in Medicine (MBBS), Engineering (B.E/B.Tech), Agriculture (B.Sc), Nursing (B.Sc) and MBA courses. Award- College Tuition Fee Eligibility- First year students studying in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra states, whose family income is below Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum Apply- By Post Activity-September, October Source: www.federalbank.co.in/scholarships