OERL Study In India Scholarships (Academics & Sports) for Nigerian Students

OERL Study In India Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Indian Higher Institutions
Country to Study in: India

Scholarship Description
Following the success of the 2013 OERL Study in India Scholarship, Oredian Education Resources Limited (OERL) hereby announces the registration of students for the 2014 OERL Study in India Scholarship.

This registration, announced by OERL, is for 2014/2015 academic year beginning in June 2014 and in collaboration with Indian Partner Institutions.

For the 2014 academic session, there are two types of scholarships thus: Academic Based Scholarship (ABS) AND Sport Based Scholarship(SBS).

Academic Based Scholarship (ABS): The scholarship will be awarded to students based on their respective performances in the OERL study in India scholarship examination.

Sport Based Scholarship (SBS): The prospective applicants must be academically qualified for any of the available courses before applying for scholarship under SBS.

The OERL Study in India Scholarship is fully approved by the authority of the participating Indian Institutions.

Eligibility
A). ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC BASED SCHOLARSHIP (ABS)
To qualify for the ABS test, applicant must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

1. Applicant must have 5 credits in relevant subjects in WAEC, NECO OR NABTEB
2. Must be within 17-25 years of age.
3. Must be ready to undertake any of the below eligible course fields in sponsoring Institutions.
4. Should be ready to represent Nigeria in India being a good student.
5. Since the scholarship covers only tuition fee only prospective students must be financially ready to bear other cost in India.

B). SELECTION METHOD AND PROCEDURE
The scholarship exam will be conducted by National Business and Examinations Board (NABTEB). The subjects are classified into three categories as follows:

1). Science Subjects (For Engineering, Natural/ Applied Sciences)

1. Mathematics
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
4. Biology
5. Use of English & Current Affairs
6. 10 questions relating to India.

2) Art Subjects (For Arts & Humanities Courses)

1. Government
2. Economics
3. Literature in English
4. CRK/IRS
5. Use of English & Current Affairs
6. 10 questions relating to India.

3) Social Sciences (For Business Management and Accounts)

1. Mathematics
2. Commerce/Government
3. Economics
4. Accounts
5. Use of English and Current Affairs
6. 10 questions relating to India

C). ADMISSION PROCESSING
Upon the award of provisional scholarship, students will be required to commence admission processing with the sponsoring Institutions as award of provisional scholarship does not represent automatic admission and visa requirements.

D). SPORT BASED SCHOLARSHIP (SBS)
Full scholarship has been approved by two sponsors Institutions - Saint Francis De-Sales College and Loyola Academy for 30 students in the under listed Sport & Games:

1. Football
2. Basketball
3. Volleyball
4. Handball
5. Field events

The prospective applicants must be academically qualified for any of the available courses before applying for scholarship under SBS.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions
The 2014 beneficiaries of this scholarship will be admitted to any of the following Institutions:

• Dayananda Sagar Institutions Bangalore
• Saint Francis De-Sales College, Bangalore
• Loyola Academic Degree College, Hydrabad
• Vels University, Chainnia

Fields of study
Courses available for the current scholarship:

1. Nursing – B.Sc & P.B.SC (Holders of Diploma Certificate in Nursing)
2. Business Management
3. Computer Application
4. Microbiology
5. Physics, Maths & Computer Science
6. Maths, Electronics & Computer Science
7. Economics, Statistics & Maths
8. Accounting
9. Mass Communication
10. Computer Science & Engineering
11. Maths, Statistics & Computer Science
12. Sociology, Economics & Psychology
13. Journalism, Psychology & English
14. Electronics Technology
15. Animation Design
16. Bio-technology, Genetics & Chemistry
17. Agricultural Science & Rural Development
18. Nautical Science
19. Marine Engineering
20. Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science
21. Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering
22. Aeronautical Engineering
23. Electronics & Communication Engineering
24. Chemical Engineering
25. Hospital Administration
26. Medical Electronics
27. Automobile Engineering
28. Telecommunication Engineering
29. Construction Technology & Management
30. Pharmacy
31. Information Science & Engineering
32. Mechanical Engineering
33. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
34. Civil Engineering

Number of awards
Not specified for the current session.
For 2013, a total of 150 scholarship slots were awarded.

Sponsorship duration
See 'Scholarship benefits' below

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship, which is worth $150,000 for tuition fee only, will be available and is distributed to beneficiaries in various courses as provided by the approving Institutions. Scholarship to be awarded covers tuition fee only while students are to take care of other expenses.

For the two types of scholarships in the 2014/2015 academic session:
1). Academic Based Scholarship (ABS): ABS are of three categories as follows:

• Full Scholarship: This scholarship covers the fee of 3 years or 4 years degree programme. Students are expected to score a minimum of 80% and above aggregate in the scholarship exam.
• Two years scholarship: This covers the tuition fee for two years of any 3 years degree course of study. Prospective winners in this category are expected to at least score 50% in the scholarship exam.
• One year scholarship: This covers only one year tuition fee of a three years academic programme. Students are expected to score at least 40% in the scholarship exam.

2). Sport Based Scholarship (SBS)
Full scholarship has been approved by two sponsor Institutions- Saint Francis De-Sales College and Loyola Academy for 30 students in the above listed Sport & Games (see 'D' under 'Eligibility' above).

Method of Application
APPLICATION FEES
To apply for this scholarship, interested candidates are required to follow these simple steps:
Interested Nigerian students who wish to benefit from this opportunity are to pay examination fee (which cover scholarship application, examination materials, centre, study in India Orientation Seminar) of N5, 775 (Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five Naira only).

SBS APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicant must not be more than 25 years old and must indicate course of interest. Also while all applicants will be made to demonstrate ability and fitness, they will equally be examined by competent professional in their chosen sport.

The SBS full scholarship covers only tuition fee for the duration of the programme.
Applicants for SBS will not write the OERL Scholarship exams but bears all related costs of fitness determinations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Payment of N5, 775 (Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five Naira only). to:
Oredian Education Resources Limited (Guaranty Trust Bank) GTB Account No. 0016849816

1. Download the OERL Scholarship Application Form from the download section of the official website (link to it is below).
2. Fill the Application Form and scan the filled Form to schapp@oredianeducation.com along with the evidence of payment.

DEADLINES:
OERL 2014 Scholarship Timetable

1. Sales of Scholarship Form: 11th November – 31st December 2013
2. Examination Date: 18th January 2014
3. Release of Result: 3rd February 2014
4. Interview Date: 10th February 2014
5. Admission Processing: 3rd March – 31st March 2014
6. Documentation & Visa Processing: 1st April – 30th April 2014
7. Student Departure to India: June 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
Examination Date & Center:
The scholarship examination will take place on 18th January 2014 at Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Kaduna, Akwa, Warri, Jos and Ado Ekiti. Examination centre will be communicated to the students a week before the exam.

Scholarship Study Materials:
Candidates who successfully apply for 2014 scholarship will be provided with free 2012 and 2013 past scholarship question papers and answers to prepare for the exam.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2013
Open to International students: No(ONLY Nigerians)

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The Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance Senior Fellowships for International Researchers

Senior Fellowships for Researchers in India

Course(s) offered: Biomedical sciences
Course Level: Graduate (research fellowships)
Provider: The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance
Country to Study in: India

Scholarship Description
The Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance, an independent charity registered in India, offers to all nationalities the Senior Fellowships for Researchers in India.

This scheme supports outstanding researchers of any nationality, either medically qualified or science graduates, who wish to pursue a research career in an academic institution in India.

Applicants must have demonstrated their ability to lead an independent research project and group.

Eligibility
You should normally have between seven to fifteen years of post-PhD or equivalent clinical research experience. It is not essential for medical or veterinary degree holders to have a PhD. Due allowance will be given to an applicant whose career has been affected for personal reasons.

Applicants for the Senior Fellowship typically have a substantial record of publications and would have made significant intellectual contributions in their chosen area of research. Supervision of students and extra mural funding are also positively considered.

Candidates need not be Indian nationals or of India origin but must already be pursuing or intending to pursue an academic research career in India.

Dual Fellowship Policy:
You may apply even if you already hold another Fellowship.

Sponsorship:
You must have an eligible sponsoring host institution in India that will administer the Fellowship for the full duration of the award.

Resubmission Policy:
Regardless of your previous applications to the India Alliance, all applicants have to make a preliminary application to every competition.

For complete details on the eligibility criteria, visit the official website via link below.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world may apply

Participating Institutions
Any accredited and eligible academic institution in India

Fields of study

Number of awards

Sponsorship duration
The fellowship is for five years

Scholarship benefits
The fellowship provides:

• Personal Support for the fellow.
• Essential costs of the research programme, including consumables, equipment, collaborative travel, research assistance and technical support if appropriate
• Overheads, a flexible funding allowance and support to attend scientific meetings, in addition to requested essential costs.

The total award for a Senior Fellowship typically amounts to INR 4.5 Crores. This includes the costs requested by the applicant as well as the set contributions by the India Alliance. Costs requested by the applicant must commensurate with their research proposal and should be fully justified in the full application. Inadequate justifications may result in costs being revised.

For further details, see 'costing policies' on the official website via link below.

Method of Application
The application process starts as follows:

• Complete and submit a preliminary application through IASys (India Alliance Online Application System) by the published deadline.
• If your preliminary application is viewed positively, you will be invited to submit a full application. Candidates will be notified in writing.
• Resubmission following consideration of full application is not permitted.
• Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate advisory committee and, if successful, you will be short-listed for interview.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
This is a biannual competition.

For the November 2014 Competition, the Preliminary application deadline is 18 March 2014; while the Invited full application deadline is 3 June 2014.

For the May 2015 Competition, the Preliminary application deadline is 14 August 2014; while the Invited full application deadline is December 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Awards will be conditional upon a satisfactory performance at interview.

You may not apply for more than one Alliance fellowship scheme at any one time.

Late applications will not be accepted at any stage.

Fellowships must be started within one year of award.

The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance (India Alliance) is an initiative funded equally by The Wellcome Trust, UK and Department of Biotechnology, India.

They offer Fellowships across the full spectrum of biomedical science: from fundamental biology through to clinical and public health research.

Application Deadline: 14 August 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Related: List of Fellowships for International Researchers

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships for Foreign Scholars from Developing Countries

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Biotechnology
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, research, fellowship)
Provider: TWAS Italy; DBT India
Country to Study in: India, Other countries

Scholarship Description
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Italy have instituted a postgraduate fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries.

The TWAS Fellowship Programmes is for those who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Biotechnology, tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years.

Each year, the TWAS Fellowship Programmes offer a number of fellowships to young scientists from developing countries to carry out postgraduate research in developing countries other than their own.

This is achieved through the pursuit of postdoctoral research in biotechnology at key biotechnology research institutions in India through the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India.

The programme operates under agreements with governments and national organizations in developing countries. And the language of instruction is English.

Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

• Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
• Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country.
• Hold a Master's or equivalent degree in science or engineering.
• Be regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment there.
• For SANDWICH Fellowships: Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the "Registration and No Objection Certificate" from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form).
• For FULL-TIME Fellowships: Be willing to register at a university in India.
• Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form).

Eligible groups
Nationals of ANY developing country (other than India)

Participating Institutions
Key biotechnology research institutions in India.

Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country, or may enrol in a PhD course at a host laboratory/institute in India.

To help candidates in their choice of a suitable host institutions, a list of biotechnology institutes in India is available here: List_Biotechn_India.pdf. However, candidates are free to choose an Indian biotechnology institution that does not appear on the list.

Fields of study
All areas / courses in Biotechnology.

Number of awards
Not specified but several are available

Sponsorship duration
Tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five (5) years

Scholarship benefits
DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

In addition, the fellowship holder will receive a house rent allowance.

Method of Application
Download the 'PG Application Form' and 'PG Application Guidelines' from the official website (link to it is below).

Before applying it is recommended that you read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application procedure.

Submitting your application:
For SANDWICH Fellowships (only if already registered for a PhD in the HOME country) applicants should ensure that the Vice-Chancellor or Registrar of the university sends a signed copy of the "Registration and No Objection Certificate" on institutional headed paper to TWAS (see sample included in the application form).

Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from an Indian biotechnology institution to TWAS when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Applicants will have until the deadline to submit the Acceptance Letter to TWAS. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.

Reference letter: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: DBT/PG/candidate's surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.

Applications for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should be sent to TWAS and CICS (by post, fax or email).

DEADLINES:
The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August of each year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.
For further queries and contact details:
TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
Fax: +39 040 224559

Or;
Dr. (Mrs.) A. Amudeswari, Director
Centre for International Cooperation in Science (CICS)
2, Gandhi Mandapam Road
Chennai 600 025, India
Phone: + 91 44 24430228, 24901367, 24419466
Fax: +91 44 24914543
E-mail: dircics@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 31 August 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes (ONLY developing country students)

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Science Research and Training Fellowships in India for Citizens of Developing Countries

JNCASR-CICS Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Sciences
Course Level: Fellowship, Research, Training
Provider: JNCASR-CICS
Country to Study in: India

Scholarship Description
This fellowship programme is jointly instituted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Bangalore and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science(CICS), Chennai to encourage mobility of scientists from developing countries.

The Fellowship covers short-term research, training or participatory research work in physical, chemical or biological sciences in reputed scientific institutions in India including JNCASR.

The programme has attracted young scientists from developing countries all over the world to visit Indian centres of excellence for research training and collaborations.

Eligibility
Applicant must be a scientist, teacher or a research scholar affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country in Asia (other than India), Africa, Latin America and Arab region. Applicants below 45 years of age are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria:
All conditions being satisfied, applicants meeting the following criteria will be given preference over others.

• Applicants who have proven academic excellence
• Innovation and novelty in the proposed research work
• Relevance of training to the parent institution and the home country as endorsed by the recommending authority

Eligible groups
Scientists, teachers and research scholars from ALL developing countries in Asia, Africa, Arab and Latin America.

Participating Institution(s)
Reputed scientific institutions in India including the JNCASR.

Fields of study
Short-term research, training or participatory research work in all areas of physical, chemical, and biological sciences.

Sponsorship duration
The duration of the fellowship is for 3 months and it is obligatory on awardees to spend this full period utilizing the Fellowship to derive maximum benefit.

Scholarship benefits
The fellowship covers:

• international return air fare by the shortest route by economy class from the place of work of the candidate at his/her country to the host institution in India, 
• boarding, lodging (for the individual only) at the affiliated institution and other subsistence expenses in the form of an adequate allowance in Indian currency.

Method of Application
If you are eligible and interested, you may download the prescribed Application Form from the official website (link to it is below).

The list of enclosures to accompany the application:

• A detailed curriculum vitae containing the date of birth & age, applicant's research interest and experience, publications (only those in referred journals), present position, scientific affiliations, awards and scholarships etc.
• A detailed write-up describing the proposed research work.
• Two passport size photographs
• Copy of degree certificate for highest qualification
• A letter of consent from Parent Institution

Completed application should be submitted in duplicate to:
Hon. Director, CICS, No. 2, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai-600 025, India.

DEADLINES:
The last date for receipt of the applications is 30th April and 31st October in a calendar year

PLEASE NOTE:
The prescribed application from MUST be downloaded from the official CICS website: http://www.cics.tn.nic.in (active link is below)

Applications should be forwarded by an appropriate authority.

Applicants should possess a valid passport.

Selected candidates must obtain permission/leave from their parent institutions.

Selected candidates must obtain Indian visa for the proposed period of work upon advice from CICS.

Contact
Dr(Mrs) Ganga RadhaKrishnan FRSC,
Honorary Dirctor,
CICS, 2, GANDHI MANDAPAM ROAD,
CHENNAI 600 025, INDIA.
Tel: 91 44 244 30228
Email: cics2010@vsnl.net

Application Deadline: 30 April / 31 October 2014
Open to International Students: Yes

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Jindal-Africa Scholarship Programme at Jindal Global University for 50 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Jindal-Africa Scholarship Programme

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: Jindal Global University
Country to Study in: India

Scholarship Description
The O. P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Delhi NCR, India, is happy to announce the Jindal-Africa Scholarship Programme as part of its commitment towards fostering global cooperation and development, with a special focus on Africa.

50 scholarships will be set aside for Africans to study at its campus from August. According to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. C. Raaj Kumar:

“This scholarship programme is intended to build human capital of fellow developing countries through higher education.

It aims to build capacities of young Africans by bringing them to the JGU campus in India and training them in key issue areas relevant to the national priorities of their respective countries. The ultimate goal of this programme is to strengthen people-to-people linkages between India and Africa.”

Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of African countries.

Applicants must be applying for full time studies at the university.

More information on the programmes eligibility and admissions requirements are available on request from the university contact below.

Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries.

Already students from Kenya, South Africa, Liberia, Mozambique, Angola, Botswana, Guinea and Zambia are undergoing full-time study in the university. African students graduating from the programmes are returning to their respective countries to take up careers in teaching, apart from joining the public and private sectors.

Participating Institutions
O. P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Delhi National Capital Region (Delhi NCR), India.

Fields of study
Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes in the five schools of the university in the areas of law, business, government and public policy, international affairs, and liberal arts & humanities.

Number of awards
The university now offers 50 scholarships to Africans for study beginning in August 2014.

Sponsorship duration
Inquire from the university (please see university contact below)

Scholarship benefits
The scholarships range from 50% to 100% tuition waiver, based on merit.

Method of Application
All applicants must be Africans, and must be qualified for the awards.

It is important to contact the university via the addresses provided below; AND also to visit the official university website (link to it is below) for more information on the programmes and admissions requirements available.

DEADLINES:
None has been provided. Please contact the school directly for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
JGU’s faculty members are presently traveling to various countries in Africa including Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to meet with school and university officials as part of their outreach efforts.

JGU is a non-profit university recognized by the University Grants Commission, Government of India, with the motto of ‘A private university promoting public service.’ The vision is to promote global courses, programmes, curriculum, research and collaborations through reputed international faculty.

JGU is situated on a 80-acre state-of-the-art residential campus in Delhi National Capital Region, and is one of the few universities in Asia that maintains a 1:15 faculty student ratio.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes are offered in its five schools in the areas of law, business, government and public policy, international affairs, and liberal arts & humanities.

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Kanika Jhamb at kjhamb@jgu.edu.in; and/or
Professor C. Gopinath at cgopinath@jgu.edu.in

Application Deadline: Request from school
Open to International Applicants: No (Only Africans)

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