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Eligibility
A First Class, that is 60% or equivalent Grade in all previous qualifying
examinations, that is 10+2+3+2, if you have completed or are in the process of completing your Post Graduate studies.
You should have applied for admission to the University or Institution of your choice, at the time of submitting the application. Please enclose copy of application and receipt, if any, from the university.
Please notify us as soon as you receive confirmation of your admission. You will not be called for interview by Selection Committee if you have not received a confirmed admission.
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The international scholarships are open to all Indian
citizens resident in India, below 30 years of age
on November 1, 2007.
Scholarships are not awarded to those who have already started a course or project
abroad. Proposals covering courses available in India are discouraged. Scholarships are not awarded to those whose intended course of study will involve fieldwork in India during the tenure.
As a merit-cum-means grant, the Foundation requires the applicant to submit duly authorized proof of family income.
Duly filled-in Application forms must include the following
1. Detailed official record of the applicant's academic achievements.
2. Letter of application, along with receipt/acknowledgement, for admission to a course of study in top ranked universities, institutes or centers, in India or overseas.
3. Evidence of participation in extracurricular activities in addition to academic achievements.
4. A 2000-word proposal on your area of specialization including your understanding of the broader context of the subject of specialization and an assessment of the value of your proposal not only to your career but on the contribution you hope to make to knowledge and society. The essay should be presented in printed format.
5. A 300-word personal profile (hand-written) introducing you, the person, to the evaluators.
6. 2 separate samples of the applicant's written work. These could be essays, articles, course work that you have done for your degree in the immediate
past. Please note that all written work must be certified by Principal, Director, Head of Department, Dean or Supervisor
7. Two photocopies of the completed application form, the 2000 word printed proposal and 300 word handwritten personal profile.
The final interviews will take place in June-July
2008 for candidates taking up places in Aug/Sep
2008. All applicants must be available for interviews
in India. Candidates who do not receive any communication
by May 15, 2008 must assume that their application
has been unsuccessful.
Application
forms must be completed with the check boxes provided
for in the form ticked. The Application must include
the following required documents and submitted by
Feb 15, 2008
1. A two-thousand-word printed proposal,
putting the subject in the context of the
discipline in which the candidate is eager
to pursue higher studies. A three-hundred-word
handwritten personal profile by the candidate,
duly attested by the Principal / Director
/ Head of Department / Supervisor.
2. Two samples of written work, in
addition, to the 2000 word printed proposal
and a handwritten personal profile by the
candidate. The samples may include course
work, that is, essays. It could include articles
published in any journal, magazine, newspaper
etc. All proposals and profiles must be certified
by a minimum of two referees, (duly attested
by the Principal / Director / Head of Department
/ Supervisor) under whom he / she has studied
for a minimum of one year.
3.
Candidates in Architecture, Fine Arts, Applied
Arts and other related subjects must submit twelve
colour transparencies of recent creative work, in
a plastic folder, giving the size of the original,
the material used and the date completed. These materials
will not be returned. A letter certifying the candidate’s
work duly attested by the Principal / Director / Head
of Department / Supervisor must be attached.
4. Candidates for Film, Dance and Acting must
submit a video cassette (VHS) / CD, which will be
returned. A letter certifying the candidate’s
work duly attested by the Principal / Director / Head
of Department / Supervisor must be attached.
5. Candidates for Music must submit a tape,
which will not be returned. A letter certifying the
candidate’s work duly attested by the Principal
/ Director / Head of Department / Supervisor must
be attached.
6. Two self-addressed stamped (Rs.5) envelopes
(4" x 9") must be enclosed.
7. Please attach the photocopy of the degree
certificates, (10 + 2 + 3 + ), duly attested by the
Principal / Director / Head of Department / Supervisor.
8. Attach the income certificates of family
members, self (if applicable), duly attested by a
Class I Gazetted Officer or Charted Accountant.
9. Annual Income in case of retired person:
pension or other incomes must be stated.
10. Estimate of funds required in Indian Rupees
state separately cost of tuition + travel + living
expenses.
11. Please attach a photocopy of the
completed application form and 1,2,3,8,9,10,11.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Nov
26, 2007 |
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APPLICATIONS OPEN |
| Feb
1, 2008 |
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LAST
DATE TO OBTAIN APPLICATION FORM |
| Feb
15, 2008 |
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LAST
DATE FOR SUBMITION OF APPLICATION |
| June-July 2008 |
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SELECTION
INTERVIEWS |
Answer all questions and mail your completed application form to The Paul Foundation
Office to the address given below.
Please note : The application will not be accepted on any format other than hard
copy.
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