Organization : Awestrich
Scholarship Name : SPARCLE Scholarship Program 2016
Applicable For : Students from undergraduate to post-graduate level who aspire to research in the field of local history and culture of Mumbai
Application Last Date : October 31, 2016
Website : http://www.awestrich.com/
Notification : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/12019-Prospectus.pdf
SPARCLE Scholarship Program :
Scholarship Program by Awestrich for Research to Curate Local Experiences (SPARCLE)
Related : NCERT Doctoral Fellowships 2016 : www.scholarships.net.in/10741.html
SPARCLE offers competitive scholarships to students from undergraduate to post-graduate level who aspire to research in the field of local history and culture of Mumbai. This program has been designed to encourage and motivate students to conceptualize, curate and deliver ‘a theme based local experience’, in showcasing local history and/or culture of Mumbai. This program is open throughout the year.
The program offers:
** Research Scholarship to Curate a Local Experience in Mumbai
** Platform for Micro Entrepreneurship
** Training and Support to students
To create scope and research in the field of Heritage Awareness, Community Building and Global Exchange SPARCLE invites students to benefit from this scholarship program.
Scholarship, Training & Support :
The scholarship will be awarded to the recipients in the following forms:
** Financial aid of Rs. 1,000 meant for market research, transportation and miscellaneous expenses like library fees which are required to curate and deliver a theme based local experience in Mumbai.
** Training in hospitality, communication, personal marketing and technical knowledge required to deliver a local experience on Awestrich
** Support for tech and research
** Marketing online + offline outreach through social media, blogs and press articles Benefits of the scholarship:
** Micro Entrepreneurship by earning money on every experience
** Share Your Passion by showcasing your city and interests to guests
** Cultural Exchange by interacting with international guests who book your experience, helping you gain global exposure
Interview Selection Criteria:
** Interest / Aptitude Test
** Resource & background the student possesses on the selected theme
** Practicality of the chosen theme
Clarity in experience’s theme regarding :
A. Location
B. Route/ mode of transport
C. Time & Duration
D. Cost per person
E. Targeted market
F. USP
G.Availability
Application Information:
** The students can apply by filling up the native form on www.awestrich.com/native .
** Mark ‘I am applying for the SPARCLE’ while submitting the form
** For queries mail us on – sparcle@awestrich.com
** An interview shall be scheduled for the applicant within a week.
Important Dates:
Batch 1 :
** October 2, 2016 – Application Opens
** October 31, 2016 – Application Last Date
( BATCH 2 dates will be announced in the first week of November on the website)