JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2017-18 : jntataendowment.org

Organisation : JN Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians
Competition Name : JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship 2017-18
Application Last Date : 23rd March, 2017

Apply Online : http://52.76.246.223/TataEndowment/index.jsp
Website : https://web.archive.org/web/20220525190653/https://jntataendowment.org/

Loan Scholarship :

The J. N. Tata Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship only at the beginning of the course to Indian nationals for full time Postgraduate/Ph.D./Postdoctoral studies abroad, in all fields, irrespective of caste, creed, gender or community.

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** The amount to be awarded to each scholar by way of the loan scholarship is determined on the basis of the norms laid down for the purpose, and does not cover the full cost of studies.

** The amount awarded as the loan scholarship ranges between Rs.1,00,000/- and Rs.10,00,000/-.
** All selected applicants do not necessarily qualify for the maximum amount.

** The selected scholars may also qualify for a gift scholarship and travel assistance from our allied Trusts as may be decided at the sole discretion of the Trustees of the concerned Trusts. A gift scholarship can be for a maximum amount of Rs.10,00,000/- and the travel grant can be a maximum of Rs.50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
** Applicants should be Indian nationals who are graduates of a recognised Indian University, with a consistently good academic record and other achievements to their credit

** Students in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are eligible to apply.
** Mid-career professionals up to the age of 45, with a good academic record and experience in their fields for further research, specialisation or training may also apply.

** Candidates need not have the admission/offer letters from the Universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2017-2018 at the time of making the application. Candidates may, therefore, update their application form once they secure admission and submit it again, using the same Login ID.

** Scholars going abroad for seminars, conferences and undergraduate studies are not eligible for a J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship.

Selection For The Award :
It is a matter of pride to be called a JN Tata Scholar. Staying true to our founder Jamsetjee Nusserwanjee’s vision of rewarding the brightest and the best, we follow a rigorous selection process. Candidates may note the following points.

** Apart from consistent academic performance, we give importance to participation in both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

** A good GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS score is extremely important for those applying overseas. If you have received a low GRE score, it may be advisable to improve upon it, to increase your chances of receiving the loan scholarship.

** A good statement of purpose will make a significant difference to your chances. We have provided some guidance on our web site on how you can construct a good statement of purpose.

** After the initial screening of applications, candidates who are found suitable will have to undergo an online test, the date and time of which will informed to them. Candidates shortlisted based on the online test will be called for an interview.

Such candidates should mail scanned copies of the required documents before the time of the interview.

Application Process :
** Candidates have to register for the J N Tata Endowment loan scholarship for the year 2017-2018 by using their email I.D.

** After successful registration, a one-time password will be sent to the registered email I.D. which will be valid for 48 hours. Candidates can login using their registered email I.D. and password to proceed further.

** Candidates have to change their password within 48 hours.

** Candidates may complete the application form online in one visit or more than one visit but must remember to save the draft before exiting each time. There is a preview option before final submission.

** Candidates have to upload the statement of purpose (not more than 800 words) and a scanned copy of a recommendation letter (and no other document) specifically addressed to the Trustees of the J. N. Tata Endowment on the respective letterhead with full address, telephone and mobile numbers OR from the official email address of:
1. a Professor of the College or University OR
2. the Employer, in case the applicant is / was working

** Applications should not be sent by post.
** Please do not leave any field blank. You may write ‘Not applicable’.
** If the instructions are not followed and the information given by candidates on the application form is incomplete or incorrect, the application is liable to be rejected
** The application form will be available till 23rd March, 2017. The completed application forms will not be accepted after 31st March, 2017.