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Organization : Sikh Human Development Foundation & Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council
Scholarship Name : SHDF Scholarships 2016
Application Last Date : 30 June 2016

Website : https://shdf.org/
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/8446-SHDF.pdf

Scholarships For New Applicants:

Sikh Human Development Foundation, U.S.A (SHDF) and Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.), New Delhi invite Applications for SHDF Scholarships from regular students studying in recognized Colleges and Universities for Professional Degree/Diploma Courses like Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Medical, Nursing, Home Science, Architecture, Agriculture, Business Management, B.Ed., Journalism, CA etc.

Update :
Nishkam SHDF Scholarships 2017-18 : www.scholarships.net.in/13995.html

Eligibility Criteria:
** These scholarships are available only for pursuing professional diploma, degree or postgraduate courses in a recognized institution/University in India.
** The term professional course includes, (but is not limited to), engineering, architecture, information technology, computer science, medical, nursing, pharmacology, home science, education, business management, agriculture, animal husbandry and the like.
** Students appearing in Class XII Examination (Academic year 2015-16) can also apply and take the Written Test and Interview, but the scholarship will be granted, if found eligible, only on getting admission for a professional course in recognized Institute

(i) The applicant must have obtained at least 60% marks in the previous year’s / Semester’s examination.
(ii) The gross family income of the applicant must not exceed an average of Rs.12500/- per month (i.e. Rs. 1,50,000 per year).
(iii) The applicant must maintain an active e-mail account for correspondence with Nishkam. He/she must mention a Mobile number for easy communication.

Details of Written Test:
The written test consists of following two papers (in Punjabi language): –
Paper I: Elementary test in punjabi language will be set from general grammar and the students will have to prepare by selfstudy.
Paper II: Religious and Moral studies will be set from a book ‘NAITIK SIKHIYA’ published by Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, Ludhiana

How To Apply:

This is a five step process:
1. First Obtain the prescribed Application Form, which is available at Nishkam’s website nishkam.org .
2. Second Obtain/Collect necessary documents to be submitted with the application as per the details given on first page.

3. Third Fill up the application, fully and completely (with no dots and blanks), and send it, together with attested photocopies of all certificates and receipt of fees paid and other necessary documents, so as to reach Nishkam office in New Delhi (by mail or delivered personally) latest by 30th June, 2016. Incomplete Forms/ Forms received after due date will be summarily rejected.

4. Fourth Applicant whose forms are found complete in all respects, will appear, at his/her own expense, in the written Punjabi and Moral Science test to be conducted by Nishkam (time and place will be notified separately) The admit cards for the written test will be sent on e-mail and not through post. Schedule of written test and venue will be intimated through said admit card or at our website nishkam.org .

5. Fifth Candidates qualifying written test will appear for Interview, at their own expense. Date, time and venue for the interview will be notified later on. (Please do not attach this page with Application Form)

Required Enclosures/Supporting Documents:
With the duly FILLED-IN and SIGNED Application Form, attach the following documents: –
1. Good quality colored passport size three recent photographs (Paste TWO photographs at appropriate place in the Application Form and ONE with your name on the backside of it in an envelope to be attached to the form).
2. Self attested Copies of Mark sheets of 10th Class Examination and Sr. Secondary Examination & later exam, if any.
3. DMC /Attested Gazette (for Examinations passed during Apr. 2015 to Mar. 2016) of professional courses.
4. Self attested copies of fees receipts paid for the period from Jun. 2015 to May 2016 (from Jun-2016 onwards for New admission). No handwritten Receipts will be accepted.

5. Proof of family income (both parents):
Must attach attested copy of latest Income Tax Return / Employer Certificate/Pension Certificate mentioning yearly income, original valid certificate from the Tehsildar or village Sarpanch (stating agriculture land’s acreage and annual income). For daily wage labourers, small shopkeepers (specify type of shop), self-employed persons (who have filed no income tax return) provide original affidavit, stating income from all sources as per the appropriate FORMAT enclosed herewith.

Important Instructions:
1. Duly filled-in Scholarship Application Form with all Enclosures should be sent to “Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.),Nishkam Bhawan, B-Block, Tilak Vihar, New Delhi-110018” by speed/registered post or courier marking, “SHDF Scholarships-2016” on the top of the envelope containing application and must reach Nishkam Office by 30 June 2016 (1700 Hrs.). Applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected.

2. Roll No. will be assigned by Nishkam to each shortlisted applicant. Please state your Roll No. and Contact Number while communicating with Nishkam. (Please do not attach this page with Application Form)

3. Candidates will be required to appear in two Written Tests, one in Punjabi language and the other in Moral
Science for which the book, “Naitik Sikhya” published by Literature Publication Department, Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, Ludhiana, is prescribed. Tests will be followed by an Interview. Candidates will be required to bring their Admit Card and ID Proof while coming for the written tests and interview.

4. Please give TRUE & CORRECT information as Nishkam Volunteers may cross check the information submitted. Giving false information or suppression of any fact will result in termination of scholarship, if already granted and processing of other legal action. STUDENTS BELONGING TO ONLY NEEDY FAMILIES SHOULD APPLY.

5. If the applicant has received financial assistance (either on account of SC/ST/OBC/ Any other category OR from any other source) during previous year and applied / expected for this year then complete information must be provided in the Application Form as well as in the Report from College Authorities.

6. You may check the status of your Application at Nishkam website, “nishkam.org”. NO PHONE CALL WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THIS REGARD.
7. Please immediately inform any CHANGE in your POSTAL ADDRESS or E-MAIL ID or PHONE NUMBER.
8. The management reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason. Decision of management for scholarships shall be final and binding. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.