THE J.N. TATA ENDOWMENT for the Higher Education of Indians SCHOLARSHIPS 2009-2010.

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the J. N. TATA ENDOWMENT LOAN SCHOLARSHIPS

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Applicants who are
i) Indian nationals; and
ii) (a) graduates of a recognised Indian university with a consistently good academic record; or
(b) students in the final year of the degree course; or
(c) mid-career professionals planning to go abroad for further research, specialization or training At the time of submitting the completed applications, candidates need not have the admission / offer letters from the universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2009-2010.


HOW TO APPLY
Prescribed application forms will be available from the Administrative Office of the Endowment at Mulla House, 51 M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 from December 8, 2008 to February 16, 2009.

The application fee of Rs.100/- can be paid in cash or by a Money Order on which the full name and address is to be mentioned to enable the Endowment to send the form.
Completed application forms should reach the office of the Endowment not later than February 27, 2009.


THE SELECTION PROCESS
After the initial screening of applications, candidates will be shortlisted for an interview in person by subject experts. The final selection will be made on the basis of the interview which will be held in Mumbai between March and June 2009.


JN Tata Endowment: Scholarships 2009-2010
The JN Tata Endowment was set up in 1892 by the founder of the Tata group, Jamsetji N Tata, to encourage young people to take up higher studies at some of the best universities in the world. It is the first Tata benefaction in the field of education, and possibly the first of its kind in Asia.
For the past 116 years the Endowment has been helping scholars of merit to realize their dreams of a world class education through its loan scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects. Annually, the Endowment selects around 120 meritorious scholars through a rigorous selection process, for the award of the prestigious JN Tata Endowment scholarships for higher studies abroad. Over the years several JN Tata scholars have distinguished themselves in various walks of life.

The Endowment awards only loan scholarships. However, the selected scholars may also qualify for a gift award. The amount to be awarded to each scholar by way of loan and gift scholarship is determined on the basis of norms laid down for the purpose, and ranges from Rs 1 Lakh to Rs 5 Lakhs.


The Scholarship Program
A unique feature of the JN Tata Endowment's scholarship program is its inherent flexibility and openness. The scholarship is open to:

All Indian nationals irrespective of caste, creed, community, socio-economic background, gender and geographical location.

All age groups, without any upper age limit, and thereby covering the entire spectrum of scholars from fresh graduates to mid-career professionals and academics with several years of work experience.

Scholars pursuing higher education in all areas and fields of study, with newly emerging fields of relevance to the country being encouraged.

Scholars pursuing higher studies irrespective of course duration, the selected course being either a short term training program, or a full-fledged Master's or Doctoral program.


Contact Address :

JN Tata Endowment, Administrative Office,
Mulla House, 4th Floor, 51, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.
India.

Email:
snair@sdtatatrust.com
asbhosale@sdtatatrust.com
sbjadhav@sdtatatrust.com

Telephone :
(022) 66658282
(022) 66657681, (022) 66657198, (022) 6665 7774
JN Tata Endowment: Scholarships 2009-2010