Applications have been invited from Indian nationals for the JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships for the academic year 2015-16 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects
Scholarship Programme
The uniqueness of the J.N. Tata Endowment Scholarship Programme lies in its inherent flexibility and transparency
The programme is open to: All Indian nationals irrespective of caste, creed, community, socioeconomic background, gender and geographical location All age groups, up to 45 years, covering the entire spectrum of scholars – from fresh graduates to mid-career professionals and academics with several years of work experience
Scholars pursuing higher education in all areas and fields of study, with newly emerging fields of relevance to the country
Scholars pursuing higher studies irrespective of the course duration and the selected course being either a short-term training programme, or a full-fledged Masters or Doctoral programme
Eligibility Criteria
Only Indian nationals are eligible for the scholarship
Graduates from a recognised Indian University, with a consistently good academic record
Students in the final year of a degree course and those awaiting final-year results
Academicians and other mid-career professionals, up to the age of 45 years, with experience in their fields, who wish to go abroad for further specialised training
Submission Criteria
The Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship; applications for which are to be made only at the beginning of the course
Candidates applying for the scholarship should already have applied for admission to the university they plan to join
Students awaiting admission can also apply for the scholarship, the final award of which is subject to their securing admission and obtaining the relevant visa
If a separate selection round is held for the spring semester, applications for the same are accepted in the month of October of the previous year
Application Form
Applications for the loan scholarships are invited by the Endowment once a year, through advertisements in leading Indian newspapers in the month of December, for the following academic year
The application is to be made on a prescribed form available at the Endowment’s administrative office from 08th December 2014 to 16th February 2015
The prescribed form can be obtained either personally or on payment of an application fee of Rs.100/- by cash, or by sending a request by a ‘Money Order’ or ‘Demand Draft’ drawn in favour of “The J.N. Tata Endowment” mentioning the applicant’s full name, contact numbers and address to enable the Endowment to post the form
Completed application forms, along with all the duly certified enclosures, should reach the Endowment’s office not later than 09th March 2015
Shortlisted candidates will be called in for a mandatory personal interview that is conducted by relevant subject experts in Mumbai, between the months of March /June
For any enquiry please contact:The JN Tata Endowment, Administrative Office, Mulla House, 4th floor, 51, MG Road, Fort Mumbai-400001, Tel: 022-66658282, 66657681, Email: alotankar@tatatrusts.org; sjadhav@tatatrusts.org; srane@tatatrusts.org or www.dorabjitatatrust.org