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The selection is made by an independent Selection
Committee on the basis of written applications,
followed by personal interviews. The criteria
are:
Potential
& Self Motivation
The candidate must show initiative and the capacity
of making an impact on the environment. Candidate
must have the drive to transform ideas into
reality and the ability to make full use of
the opportunity provided by the Scholarship.
Achievement
& Evidence of Initiative
The
candidate must provide evidence of other interests
in addition to academic achievements. The candidate
should have played a prominent role (not necessarily
related to the proposed course) in some field
such as the Arts, Communication, Debating, Journalism,
Social Work, Sports, Technology or Theatre.
Scholarships will not be awarded to candidates
whose proposed course of study or specific project
requires fieldwork trips to India during their
tenure. Scholarships for study overseas will
not cover the cost of field work trips to India
for the duration of the scholarship.
Suitability
Candidates will be required to explain the preference
of studying at a foreign university for the
proposed course. The candidate will be assessed
on the value of the proposal and on the potential
to make a positive contribution to society and
to the country.
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Courses
of Study
Programmes leading up to a
degree at any of the leading Universities,
Institutes, Centres anywhere in the world,
including India.
Please note:
Short-term courses
are not considered.
Subjects
Humanities, Basic Sciences,
Applied Sciences, Fine Arts, Applied Arts,
Management, Law, Medicine. Any area of knowledge
that extends the founders of understanding.
Eligibility
1 |
Applicants
must have completed their graduation
from a UGC recognised Indian University
to be eligible for the scholarships
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The
scholarships are open to all Indian
Citizens of either sex.
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Candidates
must have a First Class degree from
a UGC recognized University in India
or a recognized university abroad
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They
must be resident in India at the time
of application or if short-listed, applicant
must appear in person for the interview.
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Candidate
must be below 30 years of age as on 1st
November 2007.
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Prior
admission / offered admission to an
institution is absolutely necessary
to be offered a scholarship.
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The
institution concerned must be of top
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Note
Candidates should have applied for admission to
the University or Institution of their choice,
at the time of submitting the applications. Candidates
must attach a copy of the application or applications,
listing in order of preference with the application
to The Paul Foundation. The Selection Committee
will consider only those candidates who have obtained
admission of the time of interview. Advisory
Candidates are advised to consult the relevant
university prospectus before applying for a
particular course. They are also advised not
to submit their application unless all requirements
have been fulfilled. Preference will be given
to candidates who have not yet studied abroad.
The foundation also encourages applications
from young people who are currently employed.
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