Q- I have read the Important Announcement from the Board of Governors. What does it mean for me?
A - The Scholarship Programme is suspended for 2009. We will announce future plans after a comprehensive assessment of the education sector, the needs of students and the best way in which TPF can serve its commitment to supporting the construction of a knowledge society.
Q-
Are the online forms valid for every year ?
A- No , every year it is changed. this year
specifically so. Please Note that on our website you will
find the form relevant for that year alone and not any other
version.
Q- What is the right time to apply?
A- If your course starts in November,
December, January 2008 - then you are not eligible for our
scholarships for year 2008! Plan for next year. The Paul Foundation’s
schedule is best suited for candidates taking up places at
university in August-September 2008. We do not make exceptions.
The interview is mandatory. The short-listed candidate must
appear before the Selection Committee in person. The Selection
Committee meets only once, that is, in June-July as per our
current schedule.
Advice: You can ask the university to defer your
admission by six months
Q- What do you need to know about me?
A- To initiate a dialogue with
the Paul foundation you should state your Name,Age ,Present
course of study ,Planned course of study for which you need
scholarship. For any questions relating to applications for
the scholarships, please ask only if the query list here does
not not answer the same. This is exhaustive and covers most
of the questions that you may have. We will not be repeating
to persistent mails on topics which have been answered here.
Q- Does The Paul Foundation support the course/subject that
I wish to study?
A- The scholarships are open for academic
courses through taught programmes that contribute positively
to building a learning and knowledge society. The choice of
subjects is diverse, but not all-inclusive.
Humanities, Social Sciences, Basic Sciences, Applied Sciences,
Engineering, Law, Medicine, Management, the Fine Arts, Performing
Arts.
The list of subjects is not all-inclusive. The Paul Foundation
does not provide scholarships for professional and diploma
courses such as fashion design, interior design, culinary
courses etc, as the aim of these courses is not compatible
with the vision and ideology of The Paul Foundation.
Scholarship applications for management studies is only for
courses that will help create community leaders and provide
training to handle socially responsible programmes.
Scholarship applications for medical research are considered
only if the project can be dealt with individually by the
applicant, and applications for research in the areas of biochemistry,
physiology, genetics and related fields are generally preferred.
Scholarship applications for legal studies are considered
only if the applicant wishes to pursue a course dealing with
the philosophy of law or interdisciplinary studies in law
and jurisprudence that aim to alter and improve legal systems.
We support taught programmes leading up to a recognized degree,
which includes Post Graduate studies, Doctoral Studies, Diplomas
in a particular area of specialization. The purpose of the
application must be compatible with the vision and ideology
of The Paul Foundation. We want our scholars to contribute
to the knowledge resources of society, expand the frontiers
of knowledge and understanding, strive to make a difference
through thoughtful and thought-provoking work that enrich
and empower other lives. We believe that those we help will
in turn help others fulfill their aspirations.
Post Graduate Studies, Doctoral Studies, Specialisations including
Professional Courses –through taught university programmes
at top ranked universities, institutes, centre in India and
Overseas.
Often the choice of specialization reflects the end purposes
of the applicant, which may fit in with The Paul Foundation’s
vision, that is, to make a difference for the scholars who
wish to pursue academic excellence and the quest for knowledge
so that they can, in turn, through thoughtful and thought-provoking
work make a difference.
Q- Do you have a need based scheme?
A-Yes, It is primarily a merit scheme, but
we do consider that an applicant may not have the means to
support his/her merit.
Q- Is there any age criteria for
applying for scholarship. Can somebody who has 9 years of
work experience apply for scholarship for further
studies?
A- So long as you do not cross the 30
year age bar, as on November 1, 2007.
Q- Is a wish to study abroad enough to get The
Paul Foundation Scholarship?
A- Absolutely Not
Q- Some universities permit you to apply for
further studies before your Graduation/Post Graduation is
over, provided you submit the final mark sheets to them. Can
I apply to you in anticipation of being accepted ?
A- Yes. At the time of applying you need
to send to us photocopies of the application which you have
made to these University/Universities.
Q- I am a Tibetan by birth but
have been living in India from a very young age. Am I eligible?
A- If you are not an Indian, you are
not eligible.
Q- I received admission to a
course last year but could not go because of money constraints.
The offer is open to me this year too. Can I apply to
you on that basis ?
A- Yes. Please apply.
Q- Do you fund scholarships
in any overseas university?
A- No. It has to be a recognised and
accredited university as per listings which The Paul Foundation
regularly consults. Please apply to whichever university you
consider most suitable for your purposes. The acceptability
of that university is our discretion.
Q- Do I need TOEFL and GRE scores
to submit application to you even if the Universities I am
interested in do not require these?
A- No, you do not need to submit TOEFL
or GRE scores to the The Paul Foundation if the University
you are applying to does not require it.
Q- What if I have completed my Post Graduate
studies (not 10+2+3 ) Does that mean I can apply, if I fulfill
all other requisite criteria?
A- 10+2+3 is our minimum requirement.
If you are studying for your Post Graduate degree or have
completed it, you can apply as long as you meet our age/education
and other criteria.
Q- I am applying for U.S universities for fall
2008 (August-September-October 2008). Admissions will be confirmed
probably during the months of
April – May, The Paul Foundation
application submition deadline is February 15th, can I apply?
A- You can apply provided you have submitted
an application to the university in USA and have received
an acknowledgement that your application has been accepted
for consideration. We are aware that the confirmation of admission
can take longer. We insist that you let us know as and when
you receive confirmation of admission. If you are short listed
for interview by us, you have to show documentary proof of
admission.
Q- What category - professional
or post-graduate - should I apply to?
A- The Paul Foundation accepts applications
from students who have completed their undergraduate studies.
Only in exceptional cases where the academic performance of
the applicant has been outstanding, do we accept an application
from a student who is in the final year of the undergraduate
programme.
Q- Do you sponsor visits to
conference / training abroad?
A- No, We do not. Please do not submit
such requests.
Q- When do I apply? How do I
apply? What do you need to receive an application form?
A-
1. Advertisement is released in The Times
of India, all editions, Hindu, Chennai and The Telegraph,
Kolkata on November 21, 2007.
2. You can download an application form from
the www.thepaulfoundation.org website. This download is available
in Word document and PDF. Remember your Id number (C--) which
you will get after you register on the website. Write this
number down in the page 4 in the Form Number space.
3. You can collect an application form from
The Paul Foundation, Apeejay House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata
700016 from November 26, 2007.
4. To receive an application form, The Paul
Foundation does not require you to show any documents. The
forms are available at no cost.
5. If you want a form sent to you by surface
mail, please send us a stamped self addressed envelope of
Rs 10
6. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope
of Rs 5 in order to receive 1. the acknowledgement that we
have received your application and 2. the letter notifying if your
application has been successful or unsuccessful.
7. Please note that the last date on which
applications will be sent to you is February 1, 2008.
8. The last date for submitting completed
applications is February 15, 2008.
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