Organisation : AIMS Foundation
Scholarship Name : College Scholarship
Website : http://www.aimsindia.net/
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/18465-form.pdf
AIMS College Scholarship
Providing scholarships and academic assistance to students who are determined to improve their lives through education. Assistance is available to any qualified student, irrespective of the applicant’s caste, community, gender or religion.
Related : AIMS Foundation Junior Scholarship : www.scholarships.net.in/18462.html
Application Procedure :
** Applications for the AIMS Scholarships for Higher Studies are invited by the Foundation through out the academic year.
** The candidate is required to complete the registration online at https://www.aimsfoundation.in/ or contact the foundation at info@aimsfoundation.in.
** Only candidates shortlisted for the next round of the selection process are contacted by the Foundation.
** They are required to produce duly certified supporting documents.
** The next round of the selection process is the interview round, for which the candidate along with at least one parent, are required to visit the Foundation’s office in Mumbai at a predetermined time & date.
** A home visit will be scheduled once the interview is conducted.
Supporting Documents :
** Mark sheets of Std. Xth, XIIth, and all years of the undergraduate program and degree certificates.
** Score cards of any qualifying examination taken (E.g. GRE, GMAT, CAT, GATE etc.).
** Copy of the admission letter(s) from the university, if obtained.
** Reference letters (in a sealed envelope).
** Statement of the course fee, hostel & mess fee, and any other financial document (this would include any other letter indicating the receipt of a scholarship, other source of funding, fee waiver etc.).
** One passport size photograph.
** Latest Income Tax Returns of parents if applicable.
Eligibility Criteria :
** Indian national, residing in India
** Students below 30 years of age
** Graduates of a recognized university (Students in the final year of the degree course and those awaiting results are also eligible to apply)
** Students planning to pursue postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions.
** Students who have applied and awaiting a decision from the university are also eligible to apply but the award of scholarship is subject to securing admission
Family Income Criteria :
In addition to gross family income, the education and occupation of parents as well as family members including elder brother(s) and sister(s), the family’s living conditions and the total expenses being incurred by the family on the applicant’s education will be taken into consideration for determining the financial eligibility of an applicant.
The salary/pay slip should clearly show the family member’s gross monthly salary with full details of his/her basic salary and all allowances and deductions.
Where parent(s)/guardian(s) are retirees/pensioners, a pension statement from the pension authority and/or from an authorized bank showing the gross monthly pension of the family member, inclusive of any supplementary allowances and before any deductions is required.
Pensioners should also provide documents to show the official status or designation, gross salary drawn at the time of retirement and the name of the employing organization. If the parent/guardian has recently retired under a voluntary retirement scheme, reasons for retirement, and amount of lump sum benefits received on retirement should be disclosed.
Where parent(s)/guardian(s) are in business or self-employed, income certificate issued by any government authority or the income tax return should be submitted in support of the gross family income specified in the application. Specific details of the nature and size of the business or self-employment should also be provided.
Where parent(s)/guardian(s) are agriculturists or have farming or cultivation as their source of income, an income certificate from a recognized or competent authority should be submitted. Details of the nature and size of the land holding, crops grown, etc. wet or dry land irrigation should also be provided.