What: Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the J N TATA Endowment Loan Scholarships for the academic year 2008 - 2009 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects. Selected scholars may also qualify for gift awards.

Who is eligible?

~ Applicants who are:

I. Indian nationals; and

II. (a) graduates of a recognised Indian university with a consistently good academic record; or

(b) students in the final year of the degree course; or

(c) mid-career professionals planning to go abroad for further research, specialisation or training

~ At the time of submitting the completed applications, candidates need not have the admission / offer letters from the universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2008-2009.

How to apply?

~ Prescribed application forms will be available from the administrative office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 51 MG Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 from December 3, 2007 to January 31, 2008. The application fee of Rs 100 can be paid in cash or by a Money Order on which the full name and address is to be mentioned to enable the Endowment to send the form.

~ Completed application forms should reach the office of the Endowment not later than February 15, 2008.

The selection process

~ After the initial screening of applications, candidates will be shortlisted for an interview in person by subject experts. The final selection will be made on the basis of the interview which will be held in Mumbai between March and June 2008.

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