Central Board of Secondary Education,
Shiksha Kendra, 2,  Community Centre,
Preet Vihar, Delhi 110092 (HRD, GoI)
www.cbse.nic.in

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for ‘Single Girl Child’ in Schools:
1) CBSE Merit Scholarship for +2 (2 years)
2) CBSE Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies (3 years)
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for students in Schools:
3) CBSE Merit Scholarship for Professional Courses- AIPMT & AIEEE (4 years)
4) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students 2010

Eligibility: For 1 & 2: Applicant should be a girl child and only child of her parent
For 1: Class 10 (60%) from a CBSE affiliated school with tuition fee not more than Rs 1500/- pm during the year 2009-2010.
For 2: 10+2 (60%); Pursuing Bachelors degree (non-medical / non-engineering) in any Central / State Government University or those recognized by UGC.
For 3: Rank in the merit list of AIPMT / AIEEE 2010. Pursuing professional course in Medicine / Engineering in any Central University / Institution controlled or aided by Central Government (10% scholarship reserved for girl child)
Scholarships Value: For 1: Rs 500/- per month
For 2: Rs 500/- per month.
For 3: Rs 1000/- per month.
Application Form & Other Details: Website.
Application Deadline: 31 December 2010

DAAD, Office of The German Academic Exchange Service,
72 Lodi Estate,
New Delhi 110003
www.newdelhi.daad.de / www.daaddelhi.org

1) Short-term Scholarships (2 - 6 months)
For PhD registered / MPhil scholars to enable them to carry out a part of their research under a German professor
2) Research Scholarships for Recent Post Doctoral Scholars 2011-12 (2-6 months / 7 months – 1 year)
For teachers and scientists to undertake a research project at one of the German universities or research institutions without any degree awarded

Eligibility: For 1: Registered for PhD with a university in India or research institute of university standard in India / MPhil students of German Studies may also apply.
For 2: Masters degree
If applying for 2-6 months: gap between award of the PhD and application deadline (01 October 2010) should not be more than four years
If applying for 7 months – 1 year: gap between award of the PhD and application deadline (01 October 2010) should not be more than two years
Scholarship: For 1 & 2: Euro 1,000 pm, a lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back, exempted from payment of tuition fees, compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD
Application Form & Details: Website
Application Deadline: 01 October 2010

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation,
Red Cross Bhawan, Sector 12, Faridabad 121007 (Har)
(M/o Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI)
www.socialjustice.nic.in

National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (2010-11)
(For pursuing Technical & Professional Courses)

Scholarship: For Graduation:
For Hostellers: Rs. 1,000/- pm
For Day Scholars: Rs. 700/- pm
For Diploma / Certificate level professional:
For Hostellers: Rs. 700/- pm
For Day Scholars: Rs. 400/- pm
Financial Assistance for candidates with editing software for blind/ deaf graduates
Application Form & Details: Employment News 07 – 13 August 2010) / Website
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation,
86/87, Atlanta, Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400021 (Mah)
www.inlaksfoundation.org

Inlaks Research Travel Grants
For assisting PhD students of Indian universities to undertake short-term visits to universities abroad to collect material & consult experts)

Eligibility: First class degree at either Bachelors (Hons) or Masters level; PhD registration for atleast 2 years but not more than 4 years.
Age Limit: 35 years (on 31 December 2010)
Scholarship: Financial support for three months, discounted airfare, maintenance expenses at a modest rate, funds for buying material and books and making copies of relevant literature.
Application Form & Details: Website.
Application Deadline: 21 September 2010

Council of Science & Technology,
UP Vigyan Bhawan, 9 Nabiullah Road,
Suraj Kund Park, Lucknow 226018 (UP)
(D/o Science & Tech, Govt of Uttar Pradesh)
www.cstup.gov.in

Scientific Awards 2009-10
(Vigyan Gaurav Samman, Vigyan Ratna Samman, Young Scientist Award, Science Student Awards, Bal Vaigyanic Samman, Science Teacher Award & Innovation Award)

Eligibility: Born or working in UP for 10 years continuously.
Application Form: Send resume with full documentary evidence by Registered Post in prescribed proforma obtainable from “Director” at the above address; Also available at various national level institutions.
Details: Website
Application Deadline: 07 September 2010

D/o Science & Technology,
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi 110016 (M/o Science & Technology; GoI)
http//dst.gov.in / www.serc-dst.org

Boyscast Fellowship 2010-11 (3-12 months)

1) Atmospheric & Earth Sciences

2) Chemical Sciences

3) Engineering Sciences

4) Life Sciences

5) Mathematical Sciences

6) Physical Sciences

Eligibility: Indian Scientists and Technologists with ME / MTech / PhD (Science & Technology) / MD or equivalent.
Age Limit: 35 years (on 01 April ‘10). Employed in a recognized S&T Institution / University / College
Fellowship: US $3000 pm with the maximum duration of the fellowship being 12 months.
Application Form & Details: Website
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/ Minority,
IInd Floor, B-Block, Vikas Bhawan,
I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002
www.minorityaffairs.gov.in / www.scstwelfare.delhigovt.nic.in

Pre-Matric Scholarship for 2010-11 (Fresh/Renewal)
(For students of NCT belonging to Minority Communities (Muslims / Sikh / Christian / Buddhist / Parsi) for Class I-X)
1) Maintenance Allowances (10 Months)
2) Course Fee

Eligibility: Students enrolled in Class I-X from Govt/Aided/recognized private schools, score not less than 50% in the previous class. Family income should not exceed Rs. 1 lakh
Scholarship: For 1: Class I to V: Hosteller: Nill, Day Scholar Rs 100/- pm
For 1: Class VI to X: Hosteller: Rs. 600/- pm , Day Scholar Rs 100/- pm
For 2: Class VI to X: Hosteller: Rs 850/- per month, Day Scholar Rs 850/- per month
Application Form: Online Application / collect from the above address
Details: Course Details on Websites
Application Deadline: 30 August 2010

M/o Social Justice & Empowerment,
Room No 242, ‘A’ Wing, 2^nd Floor,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110001 (GoI)
www.socialjustice.nic.in

National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2010

Eligibility: Disabled employed in Central / State Governments / UT / PSU / Self-Employed
Application Form: Send in prescribed format with all required documents to the Section Officer, DD-IV, at the above address.
Details: Website
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

CSIR, Human Resource Development Group (Extra Mural Research Division),
CSIR Complex, Library Avenue,
Pusa, New Delhi 110012
www.csirhrdg.res.in

CSIR Fellowships:
1) Senior Research Fellowships (SRF)
2) Senior Research Fellowships (SRF Extended) 1 year
3) Research Associateships

Eligibility: For 1: MSc / BE / BTech (55%) and one publication in SCI Journal with two years work experience / ME / MTech in Engg / Technology / MBBS / BDS (60%) with 1 year internship / BPharm / BVSc / BSc (Agriculture), 55% and one publication in SCI Journal with 3 years research experience / MPharm / MVSc / MSc (Agriculture), 55% with 1 year research experience,
For 2: Submitted PhD / MD / MS/ MDS thesis with proof. One research publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Report,
For 3: PhD (Science / Engg) / MD / MS/ MDS (Medical Science) / MPharm / ME / MTech / MVSc with 3 years research experience. One research publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Report
Age Limit: (On 06 September ‘10)
For 1: 32 years
For 2: 33 years
For 3: 35 years.
Scholarship: For 1: Science discipline: Rs 14,000/- pm for 1-3 years;
Medical, Veterinary, Pharmacy & Engg: Rs 14,000/- pm for 1^st & 2^nd year & Rs 15,000/- for 3^rd & 4^th year
For 2: Rs 15,000/- pm
For 3: One of the following: Rs 16,000/-pm, Rs17,000/- pm, Rs 18,000/- pm
Selection: Interview
Application Form: Apply online
Details: Employment News (31 July – 06 August 2010) / Website
Application Deadline: 06 September 2010

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
Scientist ‘D’ (Hindi Publications) Ramalingaswami Bhawan,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029
www.icmr.nic.in

ICMR Puraskar for Popular Medical Books in Hindi for the biennium 2008-2009

Eligibility: Those books, on medical or health topics, in Hindi which are original work of the author. The book can be written by one or maximum two authors, who have reasonably sound knowledge in bio-medical and health sciences fields.
Under the scheme, books published three years preceding the year of the awards
Award: First Prize - Rs 50, 000/-
Second Prize – Rs. 30, 000/-
Third Prize – Rs. 20, 000/-
Application Form: Download from website.
Details: Website.
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

State Institute of Education,
Sector 32C, Chandigarh (Punj)
http://siechd.nic.in

1) National Talent Search Exam (NTSE-2011)
2) National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Exam (NMMSS-2010-11)

Eligibility: Class VIII students in Govt, local body and private aided schools only
For 1: 65% in Class 7
For 2: 55% in Class 7 & parental income below Rs. 1.5 lakh
Selection: Exam: 21 November 2010
Application Form & Details: Website
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

Indian National Science Academy,
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi 110002
www.insaindia.org

Deputation of India Scientists Abroad under Bilateral Exchange Programme 2011-12
(Short term visit: 2-4 weeks for senior scientists and long term visits: 3-6 months for junior/younger scientists)

Eligibility: Outstanding Scientists and Researchers holding PhD degree and holding regular positions in recognized S&T institutions or universities and actively engaged in research in the field of Science including Engg / Medical / Agriculture.
Application Form & Details: Website
Application Deadline: 15 October 2010

Directorate of Education,
Govt of NCT of Delhi, Science & TV Branch,
Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi 110024
www.edudel.nic.in

1) National Talent Search Exam (NTSE-2010)
2) National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Exam (NMMS-2009-10)

Eligibility: Class VIII students in Govt & recognised schools including KVS, JNV, NDMC, MCD etc
For 1: 60% in Class 7
For 2: 55% in Class 7 & parental income below Rs. 1.5 lakh
Selection: Exam: For 1: 21 November 2010
Application Form & Details: Website
Application Deadline: 09 September 2010

The Charles Wallace India Trust,
Centres and Programmes Office, School of Oriental & African Studies,
University of London, Thornhaugh Street,
Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG, UK
www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/pg/subject / www.soas.ac.uk/southasianstudies/fellowship/india/

Charles Wallace India Fellowship
(Awarded by Centre for South Asian Studies, SOAS (UK) and Charles Wallace India trust for students who have completed a PhD)

Eligibility: Indian citizens with good working knowledge of English (both written and spoken) working in the fields of Indian Studies of Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences which are supported at SOAS.
Age: 45 years.
Fellowship: Monthly accommodation and living grant, at present £1,250 for up to 3 months and international economy return air fare to India.
Application Form & Details: Website.
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT),
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016
www.ncert.nic.in

National Talent Search Exam (NTSE-2011)

Eligibility: Class 8 students
Selection: Stage I: State Level Written Exam (MAT & SAT): 21 November 2010
Stage II: National Level Exam (MAT & SAT): 08 May 2011 + Interview for qualified candidates
Scholarship: Rs. 500/- pm.
Application Form: Contact Liaison Officer (LOs) at nearest Regional Center / Download from website.
Details: Website
Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
http://www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns_fellowship.html

DR. K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) – 22nd Batch
(Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme in Engg / Sciences Disciplines)

Eligibility: For Science disciplines: PhD / Submitted PhD Thesis
For Engineering disciplines: PhD / MTech with 2 Years R & D Work Exp / Submitted PhD Thesis
Age: 32 Years
Scholarships: Rs 20000/- with benefits for (2 Years)
Application Form: & Details: Employment News (24-31 2010 July), Website
Application Deadline: 1 September 2010

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC),
Eastern Region I Headquarters, 2^nd Floor,
LNJP Bhawan, Dak Bungalow Chowk,
Patna 800001 (Bih)

Scholarships for SC / ST Students pursuing Diploma Courses in Engineering

Eligibility: Students of 2nd year Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Electronics / Civil / Telecommunication).
Scholarship: Rs 1000/- pm for a period of 1-year
Application Form: Send in prescribed format to Liaison Officer (SC/ST) with required documents through Head of your Institution to the above address.
Details: Employment News (10 – 16 July 2010)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2010

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana,
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore 560012 (Kar) (D/o Science & Technology, GoI)
www.kvpy.org.in/ / www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowship (KVPY) - 2010
(for school and college students interested in research careers)
1) Basic Science
2) Engineering
3) Medicine

Eligibility: Indian nationals
For Basic Science:

Stream SA: Students joining Class 11 (Science subjects) in 2010-11 with min 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Maths and Science in Class 10 Boards.
Stream SB: Open to all students of 1^st year BSc / MSc; Integrated  in 2010-2011 with minimum 60% marks in Maths & Science subjects in 10+2 Boards .
Stream SB + 2 (SX): Open to all students of Class 12 in 2010-2011 who aspire to join IISER for Integrated MS programme, should have minimum 75% marks in Maths & Science subjects in Class 10 Boards
Stream SP: Students of Class 11 & 12, year 1 or 2 of any UG programme in Basic Sciences with minimum 60% in Class 10 & 12 Boards; a science based research project is mandatory for participation.
For Engineering:
Stream SP: 1^st year BE / BTech / BArch with minimum 60% marks in 10+2 Board Exam. A research project is required.
2^nd year BE/ BTech / BArch with minimum 60% marks in the 1^st year exam of BE / BTech / BArch. A research project is required.
Medicine Stream:
Stream SP: Those enrolled in MBBS programme with minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks in Science subjects in 10+2 Board Exam. A research project is required.
Selection: Aptitude Test: 31 October 2010; excellent academic record and demonstrated interest in research
Fellowships: Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7000 pm and contingency grants for students studying in Basic Science, Engineering and Medicine.
Application Form & Details: Website.
Application Deadline: 10 September 2010

National Human Rights Commission,
Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg,
New Delhi 110001
www.nhrc.nic.in

Award for Creative Writing on Human Rights in Hindi (2008-2009)

Eligibility: Hindi books & manuscripts (minimum 30,000 words)
Award: For Books: First Prize - Rs 50, 000/-
Second Prize – Rs. 40, 000/-
Third Prize – Rs. 30, 000/-
For Hindi Translation: First Prize - Rs 30, 000/-
Second Prize – Rs. 25, 000/-
Third Prize – Rs. 20, 000/-
Details & Application Form: Download from website.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2010

CSIR, NISCAIR Building,
14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area,
New Delhi 110067
www.csir.res.in / www.urdip.res.in

9th CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award for School Children (CDJIA – 2010)

Invention: should be globally novel, non-obvious and utilitarian. Could be a new concept or idea or a solution to an existing problem or completely a new method/ process/ device/ utility. It is not essential that the invention should have been worked. Only the concept of the invention should have been proved through a model, prototype or experimental data. Details of any assistance/ guidance provided by teachers/parents/friends or others must be appropriately mentioned and acknowledged.
Award:  Besides a certificate there are 60 prizes. In addition, to a cash prize of Rs 50,000/-, the first prize winner would also become eligible for WIPO's Young Inventor's Award carrying a medal and a certificate.

Eligibility:  Indian students enrolled in an Indian school
Age Limit: 18 years (on 31 July 2010)
Selection: Interview
Application: Send a typed application giving details of the invention submitted for the award to the Head , Intellectual Property Management Division, at the above address. Superscribe "CDJIA - 2010" on top left hand corner of the envelope. You could also apply through e-mail: head.ipmd@niscair.res.in
Announcement of award: 01 January 2011
Application Deadline: 31 October 2010