Foundation for Excellence Scholarship
The programme provides financial aid and other assistance to students for their higher education in India for professional courses such as engineering, technology, or medicine.
Eligibility: First year students of BE/B. Tech., five-year integrated M.Tech and MBBS students who have score more than 70 per cent marks are eligible to apply. Annual family income should not be more than Rs. 1,80,000.
Application: Online
Prizes and rewards: Financial support to complete education.
Deadline: November 30
Website: http://www.b4s.in/plus/FFE784

North South Foundation (NSF) Scholarship
For undergraduate students entering into engineering, medicine or three-year polytechnic (diploma in engineering) based on merit and financial need.
Eligibility: Students who are among the top 10 per cent in their X and XII exam are eligible to apply. Annual family income should not be more than Rs. 80,000.
Application: Online
Prizes and rewards: 1,000 students will receive a scholarship of Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 18,000 each.
Deadline: October 30
Website: http://www.b4s.in/plus/NSF904

Tata Innovation Fellowship
A highly competitive scheme instituted by the DBT, MoST, Govt. of India, to recognise and reward scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences.
Eligibility: The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in life sciences, agriculture, veterinary science or a master’s degree in medical sciences, engineering or an equivalent degree in biotechnology / related areas. Age limit: 55 years.Application: By post
Prizes and rewards: Five fellowships of Rs. 25,000 per month and a contingency grant of Rs. 6 lakh per annum. The Fellowship is for three years, extendable by two years.
Deadline: November 11
Website: http://www.b4s.in/plus/TIF225

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source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> Education Plus> Colleges / October 04th, 2015