Three jewels of Jainism 

Scholarships-Study in Jainism

The following organizations in India or abroad promote and encourage studies in Jainism including the advance studies in Jainism. These organizations can be approached directly on the addresses given below for details and prospectus etc. The amount of scholarship varies from 200/-to 20,000/- for the graduate and masters level studies depending upon case to case and in accordance to the policy of the organization.  Most of the scholarships are Interest free Loan /Scholarships and the student has to return the amount when he / she start to earn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarships offered by the Centre of Jaina Studies Post-Graduate Scholarship 2004/5.

Jain Spirit Award for Postgraduate Research

This award is sponsored by the Jain Spirit Magazine. The total value of the scholarship is £5000. It is awarded for postgraduate research on Jainism to students registered in the Department of the Study of Religions. Students can apply for any amount within the total sum of this scholarship with a short written outline of the proposed project which may be part of a larger research scheme.

 

 

Veer Ji Raghav Scholarship - North America
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has institute Veer ji Raghav ji Scholarship for students following studies sand research in Jainism. The scholarship will be awarded for a period of four years at the rate of Rupees. 15,000 to 17,000 per annum.

 

For more information, please contact any of the following members of Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi scholarship committee/subcommittee. Your suggestions are welcome. (http://www.jaina.org/vrgcommittee / VRG_brochure.doc)

 

Committee:

Pravin C. Shah                     516-248-8265            

Anop R. Vora                       585-473-9290 

Chandrakant M. Shah            718-343-1603            

Girish P. Shah                      408-378-8765

Kishor  J. Mehta                   516-747-0469            

Leena Shah                         610-398-8706

Pravin K. Shah                     919-859-4994           

Sanjay K. Mehta                  718-347-3083

Surendra C.Gandhi               718-897-6972           

Vinay K.Vakani                    201-967-9344 

 

India Subcommittee:

Jitendra B. Shah                 011-91-79-2868739

Gunvant M. Barvalia            011-91-22-25125658

Rakshaben J. Shah              011-91-22-26490164

 

There are agencies and individuals who offer scholarships to the students for the study in Jainism and many other branches of Engineering and medical science after call of applications through newspapers etc. Students may contact directly to such agencies.

 

We will appreciate for your valuable contribution by informing us  about any other organization that has not been included in the list.  Error or correction if any may also be intimated to us for rectification.

 

NEW JAIN HOSTEL FACILITIES AT MUMBAI ( virar)

SHREE PARSHWANATH JAIN VIDYALAY VARKANA HOSTEL - For the Jain students looking for hostel accommodation a new JAIN hostel is available at Mumbai with all modern facilities including Library campus etc. Interested students may contact Shri Chandmalji Siremalji Hingarh (Committee member). Smt. Kusumben Chunnilal Shri Shrimal Boys Hostel ,Plot no.359, Kusum Vihar, 100 feet Chauda Rasta, Opp. Banjara Hotel, Virar (W), Mumbai , Maharashtra 401 303.Tel: 022 28768211/ 022 28737705. Information courtesy : Mr. Pankaz Jain, Email :ajarotouch@yahoo.com

Shri Brihad bhartiya Samaj

Scholarships for the Academic Year 2007-08

Shri Brihad Bhartiya samaj invites applications in the prescribed forms for scholarship for the Academic Year 2007-08 from Indian students and overseas students of Indian origin undergoing full time Degree courses in Indian Universities and IIT's in medicine (MBBS, BDS,, Aurveda and Homeopathy), Engineering Technology, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nursing, Education and Post Graduate Courses in these facilities.

First year students with minimum of 70% marks and others with  minimum 60% marks in their last University Examination and female students studying in first year and above for Nursing and Education with a minimum of 45% marks are  eligible. Guardian's total annual income should not exceed Rs 60000/= About 200 students will be selected for the award of scholarship on the basis of merit. Students in receipt of scholarship from the Central and/or State Governments or from their Universities/Colleges/Institutions will not be eligible.

Application forms and copies of rules will be available from the office of the Samaj at NK Mehta International House, 178, Backbay Reclamation, Babubhai M Chinai Marg, (Behind LIC 'Yogakshema'), Mumbai-400 020 and may also be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped (Rs.10/-)  large-sized envelop to the Samaj Office. The last date for returning the duly filled in application form's to the Samaj Office is 25th September.2007

S.R.Halbe,

Hon. Secretary,

Shri Brihad bhartiya Samaj

 

 

Smt. Kalyan Mala Jain Foundation

(A Registered Public Charitable Institution)

Scholarship Policy

The prime objectives of the foundation are:-

 

(a)         To grant aid to the needy, destitute & desperate persons specially the ‘Widows, Orphans or physically/ mentally handicapped, the aged, other needy person and the public at large.

(b)   To give assistance to poor students in the form of scholarship (free scholarship or loan) or otherwise without any distinction of caste, creed or sex.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP  GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

 

Scholarship: The scholarship is a form of financial assistance to the qualified students.

 

Eligibility:  10+2 with very high percentage of marks obtained from any the recognized board of examination.

 

Scholarship for the courses: Admission in full time regular basis Degree courses  for higher studies i.e. Graduation programs courses in Indian Universities and IIT's Engineering Technology,  Computer Science  and other allied branches from any recognizes Institution  within India only.

 

 

Number of scholarships:  up to 5 scholarships without any distinction of caste, creed or sex are offered every year. That will be refunded after the completion of his/her study. These scholarships are given based on exam grades and family situation on meager means basis, the annual family income from all sources should be less than Rupees 1, 00,000 in urban areas and Rupees 50,000 in rural areas per year.

These scholarships are provided without interest which the recipients are expected to return to the Foundation 6 months after completion of their courses, so that other members of the society could benefit like them in coming years.

 

Amount of Scholarship: A Student who qualify for scholarship program will be eligible to accept the tuition fee payable to the institution  the cost up to the maximum of rupees 5,000/- to 10.000/- per year only.

 

General:

 

(a)   The successful applicants would be informed accordingly.

No. correspondence will be entertained from those who do not qualify for the scholarship. Reasons for not being awarded a scholarship are not provided, as resources do not permit.

(b)  Processing of application may take about 2-3 months.

(c)  students  provided with any Scholarship will have to sign and abide by this scholarship contract after the sanction of study loan.

(d) The decision of the Smt. Kalyan Mala Jain Foundation /management panel is the final.

 

 

Applications form can be obtained by writing to: Jainpushp01@yahoo.com during the period 15^th April to 15^th June every year or as per the announcements.

 

 dharma,

for www.jainpushp.org

(e-mail address- jainpushp01@yahoo.com )

 

Gateway To scholarships/Student Loans

A comprehensive information guide on Scholarship in India And Abroad

Ministry of Humanresource Development has launched a comprehensive web site which is a ready- reference / single window information

	For Higher Studies in India and abroad
	Scholarships for SC/ST students
	student loans facilities of different banks in India.
	Important links to various Government and private scholarship.
	And many other features-subject wise, country wise information and facility to apply on line.

Log on to www.educationsupport.nic.in

Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India

KAUST DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIPS

For Science and technology students

The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is the general scholarship program of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

This program is designed to ensure that any highly talented student who is qualified and eligible to enroll in KAUST will receive full financial support while at the University. Those who receive a Discovery Scholarship will receive full tuition support, a living stipend, and summer and career enrichment programs.

KAUST will offer Discovery Scholarships to all KAUST students – an exceptional level of support intended to attract gifted and talented students from Saudi Arabia and from other countries around the world.

KAUST will offer a pre-enrollment version of this general scholarship program to students attending first-university or bachelor's degree programs. KAUST will provide financial support to pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship recipients at their home institutions prior to the University's opening. Upon graduation, these students will enter KAUST as master's degree students in September 2009 and 2010 to complete their graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.

Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.

Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.

Students may apply for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship directly, or they may be nominated by a professor at their institution.

All applicants must fully complete their online application and send or attach all required documents by as per announcement.

For more information, please review KAUST’s list of frequently asked questions about the KAUST Discovery Scholarship.

Contact KAUST about scholarships

Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.

Ref:-

http://www.kaust.edu.sa/students/discovery-scholarships.aspx

 

The Narotam Sekhsaria foundation
 

A Scholarship that goes beyond financing your education, to nurturing your professional growth

 The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships
for Higher Studies - 2008-09

Ref: -http://www.nsscholarship.net/how_can_you_apply.asp

 About the Scholarship

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation has been set up by an endowment from Mr. Sekhsaria and his family and supports projects primarily in the areas of health and education. The Foundation aims to recognize and promote excellence. To achieve this objective, the Foundation has set up the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Program to evolve a group of young professionals and leaders of high caliber imbued with values of entrepreneurship and ethics. They shall be committed to achieving the professed goals of excellence.

Mr. Narotam Sekhsaria, guided by a deep sense of commitment towards societal growth, nurtured a dream for long — that of enhancing intellectual excellence among young Indian students. After brainstorming, one idea that took shape was to institute a scholarship to enable meritorious and brilliant students to excel by helping them to pursue higher studies. With this in mind, the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship has been instituted with its base in Mumbai. It will be open to meritorious Indian students pursuing post graduate studies in leading and prestigious institutes in India and abroad.

The students will receive an interest free loan up to a maximum of rupees ten lakhs. The scholar should put in added effort to acquire the rest.

How can you apply

Students wishing to avail of this Scholarship may acquire the application by downloading the form here. The application forms complete in all respects must reach the Foundation office by February 28, 2008. An application fee of Rs.300/- will have to be paid and should accompany the duly filled forms. The application fees will be accepted by way of cash / demand draft / M.O drawn in favour of the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation. No Cheques will be accepted. The Foundation will take no responsibility for postal or other delays.

"The forms will be available from 1st January 2008."

To download the form and for more information regarding selection process please visit

http://www.nsscholarship.net/how_can_you_apply.asp

 Who is eligible?:

1.Age limit: 30 years as on 31st Jan 2008.

2.Students with a consistently good academic background and having achieved distinction as all-rounder and having shown excellence in other co-curricular activities are encouraged to apply.

3.Students who are desirous of pursuing post graduate studies in prestigious institutes in India and abroad are eligible to apply. Students should have already applied for admission to the University/ Institution of their choice. Students awaiting admission can also apply.

4.Students who are in the final year of graduation and or are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.

5.Scholarship will be open to students of Indian nationality residing in India.

6.In case of overseas study, only those students seeking admission during Fall semester (June-October) or equivalent will be considered.

Documents required at the time of application

1.Attested copies of :

(a) All mark sheets and degree certificates in support of your educational qualifications.

(b) GRE / GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS / GATE / CAT score cards, as applicable.

(c) Award letters of scholarships / awards received, as mentioned under Item 7.

 

2.A copy of your application to the university and / or offer letters confirming your admission.

3.Attested copies of the first 4 pages of your passport,

4.A self-addressed, stamped envelope to inform you the outcome of your application,

* Please note: Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview. However, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

 

 Source: - Hindustan times dated 3-1-08 and  related web site

GUIDELINES FOR THE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

 

OBJECTIVE: -

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the

meritorious students of rural areas studying in classes IX & X and also to

meritorious students studying at post-matric to post-graduate level in Government schools, colleges and Universities.

SCOPE: -

The scholarships for classes IX & X are available for schools in rural

areas, in government schools, in each development block. The scholarships

from post-matric to post-graduate level courses on state-wise merit are available for schools, colleges and Universities in the States/UTs in India. The scholarship will be awarded by the Government of State/Union Territory in which the applicant is domiciled or passed the examination based on the result of which he/she has been awarded the scholarship. The schools in rural areas will be identified by the State Government/UT Administration.

For more details click on the following link:

http://education.nic.in/circulars/nat-scheme.pdf

 

 

Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme 2008

For Women Having Science Qualifications

Eligibility

1. Candidates should be M.Sc/ Ph.D in physical sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences or B.Tech. or B.E/ M.Tech or MBBS/ MS/ MD/MVSc/ BPharma/ MPharma with good academic record. Candidates with higher qualification can also apply.

2. Candidates should have a good familiarity with computers in handling databases, surfing the net and information searches. 3. Candidates with research experience, preparing project reports and experience of thesis writing will be preferred.

Contact: Delhi Centre
Patent Facilitating Centre
Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC)
Vlshwakarma Bhavan, A-Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110016
Tel: 011 26592815, 26592802, 26592803, 26967458
E-mail: tifac@nda.vsnl.net.in or

     click on the following link:

http://www.winentrance.com/scholarships/Women-Scientist-Scholarship-Scheme-2008.html

 

Also visit web site: -http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/ 

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Welcome to the web world of "S. S. Jain – Firodia Hostel ex- Student’s Association".

This is a website not only for the Alumni of the hostel but also for the people at large. One can get the information about the association, the hostel, scholarships and also get some external links to educational websites. Click on the following links for details:

 

http://jainhostel.org/Scholarships.aspx

 

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