Inlaks Scholarships Abroad

Inlaks Scholarships

Inlaks Scholarships provide the opportunity to young people with exceptional talent in any field to broaden their vision abroad and improve their skills to operate in society, thus making them a future vehicle of change in their environment. The scholarships are of two types: university courses and specific programs. 

University Courses

Scholarships for up to 2 years at top American, European and UK institutions, for degrees in all kind of subjects, except Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Business Studies, Medicine, Public Health, Indian Studies and History. Candidates must have admission to their proposed course of studies before applying.

Specific Programs Proposed by the Candidate

Scholarships for research, training or professional improvement to be carried out abroad either independently, or attached to a leading institution. Candidates are expected to provide full details of their proposed programs, including time and travelling plans, a full breakdown of costs, and evidence of agreement with such institutions if required. 

Eligibility

• Scholarships are open to all Indian citizens of either sex who hold a good degree from a recognised university and are resident in India at the time of application. All applicants must have done their first degree in India.
• It is essential to have prior admission to the institution and course chosen. The Foundation will not consider candidates without admission or pending admission. The institutions concerned must only be top rank.
• Candidates must be below 30 years of age on the first of July in the year of application. Preference will be given to candidates who have not yet studied abroad. Candidates who are already studying or have started their program abroad are not eligible.
• The award of other grants, teaching assistantships and support from other sources for the proposed programme will be regarded by the Foundation as a positive factor. The Foundation also encourages applications from young people currently employed. 
  

How We Decide

• The Foundation has been awarding scholarships to deserving young Indian since 1976. Few other foundations have during this period, given as many scholarships in as many and such varied fields.
• The key to Inlaks is flexibility. We look for the unusual, we search out a special talent and we spot people with flair. And once we are convinced that we have found it, we will do everything possible to accommodate a worthy candidate.
• It is perhaps for this reason that a list of Inlaks alumni reads like a "Who's Who" of young India. 
  

So what should you be concerned about?     

• Your achievements, academic and otherwise. We will need proof that you are an achiever.
• Your potential. We pride ourselves on judging potential as much as performance. It isn't just what you have already achieved; it's what we can help you achieve in the future.
• The suitability of your course, project or programme. You must persuade us that the course/ programme is right for you and that you are right for it.

Application and Selection Procedure    

Application forms are available from the 10th of January to the 15th of April from the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, C/o Inlaks India Foundation, 86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021. They must be completed by the Candidate and submitted at the same address by 15th of April. They must include:

• Evidence of admission to a university or a course, and full details of the institute's financial requirements.
• One self - addressed stamped, (Rs. 10.00) envelope (4" X 9").
• Candidates in architecture, fine and applied arts, and 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 of completion. This material will not be returned. Candidates for Film, Dance and Acting must submit CD, which will be returned. Candidates for Music should submit tapes/scripts.
• Evidence of any outstanding achievements in extra-curricular activities in any 
  field.
• Do not send copies of academic certificates with the completed form. These will be needed only at the time of the final interviews. An independent Inlaks Selection Committee carries out the selection.
  Applications received are analysed and evaluated, and the Committee subsequently calls the most interesting candidates for interviews. All applicants must be available for interviews in India. They usually take place in Delhi at the end May, in two stages: preliminaries, and for those who make it, finals. Candidates short-listed for the interviews will have to arrange for their own travel and accommodation. Candidates who do not receive any communication by 1st of June must assume that their applications have not been successful. 
  
  

Terms of the Scholarship  

The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years. It covers for the period granted tuition fees, adequate living expenses and one-way travel. In case of specific programs the financial coverage will be discussed directly with the candidate. Those opting for courses lasting for more than 2 years (i.e. Ph.D.) will have to seek funding from other sources. Acceptance of other scholarships, teaching assistantships and part time jobs are welcome after approval from the Foundation. 

Scholarship will not be awarded to candidates whose proposed course of study or specific project requires field trips back to India during tenure.

Scholarships are awarded in June generally for commencement in subsequent September and October.

Application Form

This form can be downloaded, filled in and sent to,
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation,
C/o Inlaks India Foundation
86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021. 
Download Application Form (.xls format) 

Inlaks Fabrica Scholarships

• Inlaks Foundation and Fabrica, the Benetton independent research centre on commucation, offer a 1 year joint scholarship at Fabrica, as part of the 2007 Inlaks Scholarship scheme. 
  
  
• The scholarship is open to creative people under 25, resident and living in India, who are graduated and/or working in graphics, illustration, photography, design, video, music, interactive, creative writing.
  
  
• The training process at Fabrica is based more on projects than on academics. Scholars will carry research work individually or in team, supervised by leading international professionals and artists.
  
  
• Fabrica, is based in Treviso, near Venice, in Italy. It attracts young creative people from all over the world. The one year scholarship can start at any time, within nine months from the selection. It includes travelling, tution expenses and maintenance.
  
  
• Candidates should apply through the normal channels of the Inlaks Foundation Scholarship scheme: application forms are available until the 15th April from Inlaks Foundation, P.O. Box 2108, Delhi - 110 007. They must be completed by the Candidate and returned at the same address by April 20th. Applications should also include a portfolio of their recent creative work and a short presentation of it.

  
  For more information:
  www.fabrica.it

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dahran, KSA

A wonderful opportunity awaits those who wish to pursue higher studies in engineering. If anyone intends to do MS and/or PhD in any engineering streams, applied sciences or management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran KSA can be a good choice. The university provides an excellent atmosphere for research akin to the world standard. Apart from quality education there are a number of other facilities provided by the university.

Apart from the worldly education Alhamdullilah here you have the chance of performing Hajj with great ease and frequent Umrah. The university has a very conducive atmosphere with a blend of Islamic activities rare to get anywhere else.

The unfortunate part is that we Muslims are completely unaware of this wonderful place of learning though it is in the Islamic world. And this university is no way inferior to the other standard universities as far as the educational standards are concerned. The only thing being that a very few people are aware of it.

About the University

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) was officially established on 23 September 1963 with the name “College of Petroleum and Minerals (CPM)”. Since that time, the University enrollment has grown to 10000 students in 2003-2004. It is located in the Saudi Arabia’s eastern city of Dhahran adjacent to the world leading oil company Saudi ARAMCO. Dhahran is a prominent petroleum producing city on the eastern shore of Saudi Arabia. Located between Dammam and Al Khobar it is a quiet city, scarcely populated unlike many industrial towns in India.

The University provides a good opportunity to the engineering and management students who wish to peruse higher education. The MS and PhD programs are offered in streams such as: (the course details and information about each department can be obtained from the links below):

1. Department of Chemistry http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/chem/

2. Department of Earth Sciences http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/es/

3. Department of Mathematics http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/math/

4. Department of Physics http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/phys/

5. Department of Chemical Engineering http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/che/

6. Department of Civil Engineering  http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/ce/

7. Department of Electrical Engineering http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/ee/

8. Department of Mechanical Engineering http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/me/

9. Department of Petroleum Engineering http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/pet/

10. Department of Aerospace Engineering   http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/ae/

11. Department of Computer Engineering http://www.ccse.kfupm.edu.sa/coe/

12. Institute of Information and Computer Science http://www.ccse.kfupm.edu.sa/ics/

13. Systems Engineering –  Industrial Engineering and Automation & Controlhttp://www.ccse.kfupm.edu.sa/se/

14. Department of Architectural Engineering http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/are/

15. Institute of City & Regional planning http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/crp/

16. Construction Engineering & Management  http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/cem/

17. Department of Business Administration (MBA course) http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/cim/

Among the various facilities provided by the university to the Graduate Students some basic and noteworthy ones are:

Tuition – Free of cost

Accomodation – Free (single and married)

Food – Subsidized

Course Materials and Books – Free of cost

Stripend –       SR 1000 (for MS and MBA)

                  SR 2500 (for PhDs)

Air ticket from the place of origin to Dammam when going first time and when returning after completion (one time to and fro)

Free medical checkups and medicines at 50% discount rate

For more information visit the university site at:

www.kfupm.edu.sa

www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/

Admission Requirements

For Admission into the Graduate Program of KFUPM one needs to complete

• A 4 year bachelor’s degree in the relevant field or equivalent.
• General G.R.E. exam (http://www.ets.org) , Please check our recommended preparation tips
• TOEFL exam (http://www.toefl.org)
• Those applying for Management courses need to take GMAT instead of GRE

More details regarding the admission requirements and procedure can be had fromhttp://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/admissions.htm

Admission Procedure

Down load the admission form from the link http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/ and clicking on “Application material”

Fill the Application form completely and attach the following along with it

• A copy of the marksheet of std X
• A copy of the marksheet of 10+2
• A copy of the semester/year wise marksheets of the bachelor’s degree
• A copy of the consolidated marksheet of the degree
• A copy of the degree certificate
• A copy of the GRE exam marksheet
• A copy of the TOEFL marksheet
• A copy of the Passport

The copies need not be attested also if any of the above is not available at the time of application then attach a note stating that you will be providing that document later as you still have not obtained it.

It is also advisable to attach a copy of the course description or syllabus of the courses one has taken during the B.E. or B.Tech. degree.

One must hurry up in all these procedures as it takes sometime for processing and in rare cases even takes about 6 months before the first reply from the university.

One gets the first reply when the admission is confirmed, then one has to wait for the visa. As the number of visa issued are less one has to be patient till he gets any information about it from the university.

Once the admission is confirmed set right the documents for visa. The university intimates about it and guides’ regarding what one has to do. It is advised to be in regular touch with the university through e mail. Once the letter confirming the visa is obtained one has to go to the Saudi embassy at Delhi or consulate at Mumbai whichever is mentioned for visa processing. Also the university sends the PTA for air travel through Saudi Arabian Airlines. Contact the Saudi Arabian Airlines office at Delhi or Mumbai for the same.

Saudi Visa Processing at Saudi Embassy in New Delhi or its consulate in Mumbai for KFUPM aspirants:

Documents to be taken:  The following are the documents to be taken before going to New Delhi for visa stamping.

1.      Passport (with E.C.N.R done: ECNR is done at the passport office once you show them your degree certificate. It takes barely 1 day to get ECNR done.

2.      Medical certificate.: Its done at saudi embassy recommended medical practitioners clinic.

3.      P.T.A.: Obtained from Saudi Airlines Office

4.      S.S.C/Inter and Degree Certificates (originals)

5.      Consolidated memorandum of degree mark sheets.

6.      Contract papers (from KFUPM)

7.      Authorization letter (from KFUPM)

8.      Passport size photos (15-20)

9.      5 Xerox copy sets of the above material.

As for the amount of money to be kept, I think a sum of rupees 4000/- (out of this you have to pay 700/- for your Visa stamping) might be most sufficient. The period of stay in New Delhi or Mumbai is 10 to 15 days. ( visa fees- liable to change, confirm before proceeding)

Attestation of certificates is to be done at three different places:

(This Attestation Procedure is also applicable to any other person interested in going to Middle East)

1.      At the Ministry of H.R.D, scholarship section, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Barracks road, New Delhi. Here we need to pay 3*50=150 rupees, for postal stamps to attest the 3 certificates (10th, inter and degree). The timing for submission is in between 10 to 12 am. You also have to submit a passport copy. Also take all your originals with you.

 A form needs to be filled and submitted, along with the certificates. The attested certificates can be taken back in 30 minutes time. Don’t go to agents.

2.      On the same day, go to ministry of external affairs, Patiala house (it is 10 minutes walk from H.R.D). The work timings are :10 – 12 noon and 2 – 4pm

Submit the certificates and get them back after 15 to 20 minutes or at 3:30 pm (reception time).

3.      Finally at the embassy submit the certificates which are attested by both the HRD and the External Affairs for the final attestation

The following are the timings at the embassy:

·        Documents submission timings: 10 to 12 am

·        Documents reception timings: 3 to 3:30 pm.

Submit the copy of the following at the embassy:

·        Copy of  KFUPM contract (the university will send it to you)

·        Copy of  the Visa intimation letter (the university will send it to you)

·        Copy of  the Passport

·        Inquiry form (original , given by the embassy)

The people at the embassy will then tell you to come after 2 or 3 days, after giving you a receipt.

Then, go to the Saudi embassy on the day, they will call you at 3:30 pm and do the following:

·        Receive a visa slip, with something written in Arabic.

·        Take a visa form.

On the next day, submit the following originals.

·        Completed visa form

·        Degree certificate (original)

·        Passport.

·        Medical Certificate.

Then receive your originals along with your visa stamped passport on the same day or the day they call you. Check the visa, before returning. (especially your name, dates, etc).

The procedures at the embassy are liable to change so please confirm the requirements before proceeding. This is just for guidance and may not be the same all the time.

Scholarship by Islamic Development Bank

Dear Student,

The Islamic Development Bank (lDB), Jeddah has initiated IDB Scholarship Programme to improve the education standards of the Muslim Community in India. The Bank aims to develop the potentialities of the Muslim Students and to check the drop-out rate by awarding scholarship to the students who are meritorious and enthusiastic, but are unable to pursue higher studies due to financial difficulties.

The IDB Scholarship is an Interest Free Loan in nature and is awarded to meritorious and financially weak Muslim Students who intend to take admission in First Year of the Degree Course in the fields of Medicine i.e. MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Physiotherapy, Nursing including Bachelors Degree in Unani, Ayurvedic & Microbiology or Engineering, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Technology, Business Administration. This scholarship is for the entire duration of the course. It will be legal and moral obligation of the students to repay these Loans after completion of their course. This will be in the greater interest of the Muslim Community to help other needy students. The students who seek and obtain admissions through payment seats are not a priority and therefore may not apply.

We appeal to the students who are able to afford educational expenses from their available resources, not to apply for this scholarship and to provide opportunity to their needy brothers/sisters who are unable to continue their studies due to financial constraints. This cooperation will be in the true spirit of the scholarship programme. In fact, it is the service of the Muslim Community.

We appreciate your interest in IDB Scholarship Programme. The prescribed application form is enclosed with this letter. Kindly read the instructions carefully before filling the application form. Send two complete sets of forms (one Original and other Photocopied) after completing it in all respects, along with necessary attested documents and photographs to the following address before 25th September 2005.

Please ensure timely submission of application for processing even if you have not been able to get admission. You will submit admission proof immediately on getting it.

Once again thank you for your interest in this programme. We wish you all the best.

ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK

APPLICATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Welcome to the IDB Scholarship Programme. Your interest in the Scholarship is highly appreciated. The IDB is trying to assist the development of Muslim Communities in non-member countries around the world by giving scholarships to the Muslim Youth like you.

To qualify for the Scholarship, you must have the following background and qualifications:

01	Age: not more than 24 years;
02	Qualification Exam: 12 years of study i. e. 10+2 or Equivalent in Science or relevant stream;
03	Grade: good passing grades in Mathematics or Biology, Physics, Chemistry (or relevant subjects) and English;
04	Year of' Study: First Year student in one of the areas of study approved under the Programme. Second Year student is not eligible. Kindly submit proof of admission;
05	Financially Needy: you must also be financially needy and not in receipt of any other scholarship.
06	Community Development: willing to help develop your community and country upon graduation;
07	Payment Seat: applicants are not a priority and therefore may not apply;
08	Study Abroad: student's studying/desirous of study abroad are not considered for scholarship.

The scholarship is an Interest Free Loan to enable you to study Medicine, Engineering or Agriculture and other fields as approved by the IDB. It covers the cost of living, clothing, books tuition fees and medical expenses. As such, you will upon graduation, pay back the scholarship and other funds you received from the Bank, in easy installments, to a local Trust or Waqf in your Community. This is necessary because the scholarship is a grant from the Bank to the local Community to enable it to sustain into the future to benefit others including your children.

The Bank implements the Programme as a joint cooperation with "The Students Islamic Trust", New Delhi the Counterpart Organization in India. This organization announces the Programme, distributes the application forms (free of charge), process applications, organizes the necessary Pre-Selection Process and sends the results to the IDB in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the final selection is made. 

To apply, please contact The Students Islamic Trust, Counterpart Organization in your country and discuss your interest situation and needs with them. They will assist you in your application and your study later. In fact, you are expected to work together with them to assist the development of your Community upon your graduation.

May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta 'ala; bless your effort and good luck in your application.

INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM (FORM-i) AND ITS ATTACHMENTS:

01	Application must be submitted in typed form or written clearly with ink in block letters along with an extra duplicate copy. Additional paper may be used, if necessary.
02	All information must be provided in English. Please attach certified translation of any document not in English.
03	All information requested must be provided; otherwise the application may be delayed or may not be processed entirely.
04	Indicate your state of Domicile: viz Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Assam etc.

ATTACHMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION:

(Please tick and do not send unless all items are ticked "Yes"):

01	Certified true copy of birth certificate	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
02	Certified true copy of secondary school (Class X) marksheet	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
03	Certified true copy of senior secondary school (Class XII) marksheet	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
04	Certified true copy of admission certificate with date with fee receipt	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
05	Declaration of intent to comply with IDB Scholarship rules and regulations (Attachment-2)	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
06	Declaration of intent to refund (Attachment-3)	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
07	Two passport size photographs (4 cms x 6 cms)	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
08	Certificate of good health from a doctor or a hospital	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
09	Income Certificate/Pay Slip of Father or Guardian	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ
10	Two self-addressed envelopes of 9 inches x 4 inches size	Yes	ٱ	No	ٱ

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:

01	Send or submit completed Application Form and attachments to The Students Islamic Trust the Counterpart Organization in India and not to the IDB directly.
02	The Counterpart Organization will study the application to establish eligibility and/or ascertain completeness of documents. If certain documents found incomplete or missing, the applicants will be informed accordingly.
03	Those eligible will be interviewed by a Selection Committee/Counterpart Organization.
04	The Office of the Scholarship Programme will study the Interview results and the application forms before submitting its recommendations to the Executive Committee of the Scholarship Programme for final selection.
05	The results of the selection process are conveyed to the Counterpart Organization who, in turn, informs all the applicants.
06	The selected applicants will be asked to sign a Scholarship Bond, confirming their commitment to refund the scholarship and other funds received from the Bank, prior to the start of their studies.
07	The whole application and selection process may take between 2 to 3 months.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

01	All applicants are required to show their original certificates (including certificates of University or College admission) at the time of the interview.
02	Giving false information may result in either cancellation of already approved application or termination of scholarship.
03	All inquiries about the Programme should be addressed to The Students Islamic Trust, New Delhi the designated IDB Counterpart for the Scholarship Programme in the country or to the Organization or person mentioned in the advertisement of the Programme.
04	Last date of submission of application form is 25th September 2005.

MUSLIM EDUCATION TRUST

MUSLIM EDUCATION TRUST E-3, Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110 025 Tel: 26927004, 26929354
GUIDELINES
(A)	The Science Talents Search Programme Scholarship is offered to the Brilliant students of the Minority Community studying in Class XI with Science Stream.
(B)	The STSP Scholarship will be awarded for a period of Two Years for completing 10+2 education.
(C)	The MET will decide the number of awards every year according to the availability of the funds.
(D)	The best candidates emerging from a scrutiny of the applications will be invited only, for a Written Test.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
(a)	Students must be pursuing studies/intending to take admission in Standard XI with Science Stream.
(b)	At least 70% marks in the High School examination.
(c)	Candidate should be studying as a regular student and should not be studying in any university/institution, which offers Correspondance Courses/Distance Education.
(d)	Not being in receipt of any other scholarship.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
01.	Application must be filled in candidate’s own handwriting clearly with ballpoint pen in Block Capital Letters.
02.	All information, correct and complete Present as well as Permanent Address with Pin Code must be provided otherwise the application may not be processed.
ATTACHMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF APPLICATION
01.	Two identical Passport Size Photgraphs, out of which one should be pasted in the space provided in the application form and duly Attested by the Principal of the School/Institution in which the candidate is studying and the other should be stapled on the left corner of the application form.
02.	Attested copy of the Birth Certificaten in case the date of birth is not given in the Class X Marksheet.
03.	Attested copy of the High School (Class X) Marksheet.
04.	Bonafide Certificate in Original and Attested copies of the Fee Receipts, Identity Card etc.
05.	Certificate of Good Health from a Doctor or a Hospital.
06.	Two self-addressed envelopes of size 10”x4” with postage stamps of Rs. 10/= affixed on them.
IMPORTANT NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS
01.	Candidate is advised to read all the above-mentioned points carefully and DETACH THIS PAGE for their future reference before filling up the Application Form.
02.	All applicants are required to show their Original Documents at the time of the Written Test.
03.	Giving False or Incomplete information or Receipt of the Application Form after Last Date may result in Cancellation of the application and No Correspondance in this regard will be entertained.
04.	Application forms sent directly to MET Office on the address mentioned above will only be processed.
05.	MET will not be responsible for postal delays. Hence, the candidate is advised to send the Duly Completed Application Forms alongwith the required documents, well in advance so as to reach on or before 15th July 2005, the last date of submission of the application form.
06.	In case a candidate has not yet admitted to Class XI, he/she should submit/send the application form positively before the last date but he/she will have to submit the proof of admission and the Bonafide Certificate at the time of the Written Test.
07.	The decision of the Selection Committee and the Management of the Muslim Education Trust during the whole programme will be final and binding on all the candidates.
08.	Allocation of Marks: Science - 40, Mathematics - 40, Social Science & G.K. - 10, Islamiat - 10 (Total Marks - 100)
09.	To qualify, the candidate has to score 75% or more marks in Science and Mathematics Tests.
10.	Selection will be based purely on Merit. Click This Download Form http://www.sit-india.org/stsp/STSP%20Forms.htm