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BOMBAY PARSI PUNCHAYET AWARD
Applications are invited for the above two awards from Parsi Boys and Girls who have achieved highest marks in aggregate (NOT best of 5 Subjects) in the I.C.S.E/ C.B.S.E./S.S.C examinations held in March 2010, from a recognized School in Proper Mumbai and suburbs.
Both the Awards consist of Rs. 5,000/- in Cash and an engraved Silver Plaque’.
Applications giving details of academic and extra curricular activities alongwith a xerox copy of the marksheet and certificates, should be
forwarded to:
Mr. C. S. Panthaki, Sr. Executive (Welfare),
PARSI PUNCHAYET OFFICE,
209, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
The last date for submission of the application is August 27. 2010.
Trustees of the Parsi Punchayet Bombay and Trustees of Jamshed and Shirin Guzder Trust (through the Parsi Punchayet Bombay) have initiated two Scholarships each (i.e. 4 in all) called DR. DADABHAI NAOROJI SCHOLARSHIPS of Rs. 2,000/- each per annum per Scholarship for the year 2010-2011 for Parsi Zoroastrian boys and girls who have secured 80% and
above in aggregate (NOT Best of 5 subjects) of any recognized Std. X Examination, such as S.S.C., I.C.S.E, C.B.S.E., or any other equivalent recognized examination passed in March 2010:
Two of the above Scholarships of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet are reserved for students who have preferably taken up Arts Faculty, whereas the other two Scholarships from Jamshed and Shirin Guzder Trust are open to students from any faculty i.e. Arts, Commerce and Science. The criteria of eligibility for all the 4 Scholarships is the same. College Admission proof of joining a College study starting from July 2010 will have to be produced by the applicants.
Applications should be forwarded to Mr. C. S. Panthaki, Sr. Executive (WelfareL Bombay Parsi Punchayet, 209, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001, latest by August 27, 2010. Those awardees who continue to achieve similar excellence during subsequent academic years will be eligible, on
application being made, to receive the Scholarship from year to year, till completion of their Graduation.
The desired candidates should either collect the requisite application form from Mrs. B. P. Dastur, Asstt. Executive, Bombay Parsi Punchayet, 209, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001, or write to the Bombay Parsi Punchayet with a self addressed envelope requesting for the application form by post or download from website : www.bombayparsipunchayet.com(down load section).
The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust is accepting applications for its 21st annual scholarship awards. Scholarships are open to Zoroastrian students in North America enrolled in four-year or graduate-level programs. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activity and community service. They are given as outright gifts or no- and low-interest loans.
To demonstrate solidarity and trust between organizations while serving community causes, the US Chapter of the World Zoroastrian Organisation is once again joining the Fali Chothia Trust’s Scholarship Program. This partnership enables the Trust to significantly increase the amount of its scholarships.
The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust was established in 1988 under the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington, Inc. (ZAMWI). The Trust provides scholarships to deserving Zoroastrian students enrolled in universities in North America, regardless of their country of origin.
Applications may be downloaded from: http://www.zamwi.org/about/2001FCCT.pdf
Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Government of India
RAMALINGASWAMI FELLOWSHIP
Opportunity for Scientists of Indian Origin.
Applications are invited for “Ramalingaswami Fellowship”, a re-entry
scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India.
Objective
1. The scheme is aimed at bringing back researchers of Indian origin working
overseas in various fields of biotechnology, including agriculture, health
sciences, bio-engineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics and other related areas, and who are desirous of pursing R&D in an Indian institution.
Eligibility
2. The applicant should process a Ph.D., MD or equivalent degree with an
outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognitions.
3. Only candidates of Indian origin working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are working in India are not eligible.
About the fellowship
4. Selected awardees will receive a fellowship amount of Rs.75,000/ pm
(consolidated) and a contingency grant of Rs. 5,00,000 / year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project. However, the host institute/university where applicant proposes to work can consider giving additional benefits (e.g. HRA/housing, medical allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits) as applicable to regular faculty.
5. In case an awardee finds a suitable permanent position during the tenure of the fellowship at any research institute/ university, he or she can take up the job. In that case, he/she will have to opt for either the fellowship or salary. However, she/he can continue to avail the contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.
6. Ramalingaswami Fellows could take up fellowship at any of the scientific
institutes/ university in the country. However application should be duly forwarded by the competent authority ofthe host Institute.
7. Awardees are eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding
agencies. However, the Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host
institution.
Duration
8. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years. This is
extendable by another 5 years on a fresh appraisal.
Howtoapply
9. Applications may be sent as per proforma downloadable from DBT website
(www.dbtindia.nic.in / www.dbtindia.gov.in) and duly forwarded by the competent
authority to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Joint Director, Department of
Biotechnology, Block-2, 1″ Floor, eGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi -11 0003, email :- meenakshi29.dbt@nic.in latest by14 August, 2010. Other details regarding the proforma may be seen at www.dbtindia.nic.in / www.dbtindia.gov.in
THE NOWROZE BAUG PLAY CENTRE
LATE KHODY P. KOLAH – ALL PARSI OPEN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES
for S.S.C./I.C.S.E./C.B.S.E. FOR MARCH 2010
1) Application together with Certified True Copy of Mark Sheet and a passport size photo are invited from Parsi Students of Mumbai/Maharashtra/Gujarat who have secured 87% and above marks in S.S.C./I.C.S.E./C.B.S.E. for March 2010 Examination to be eligible to receive Cash Prizes of Rs. 1000/- each and a Merit Certificate. Also Pure Silver Medals will be awarded to students who secure highest percentage of marks each in S.S.c. AND I.C.S.E.
2) Late Shirinbai & Ratansha Sahuraja Merit Scholarship Prize for Parsi Student of Mumbai University for B.Com. (Final). .
Application together with Certified True Copy of Mark Sheet and a passport size photo are invited from Parsi student of Mumbai University who has secured highest percentage of marks amongst Parsi students for March 2010 in B.Com. (Final) Examination.
3) Merit Scholarship Prizes for Members of The Nowroze BaugPlay Centre & Residents of Nowroze Baug.
Certified True Copy of Mark Sheet with your name and address written on the back of Mark Sheet invited from Members & Residents of Nowroze Baug for March 2010 Examination.
Primary Section Std I to Std IV qualifying percentage 80% & above
Secondary Section Std V to Std VII qualifying percentage 70% & above
High School Section Std VIII & Std IX qualifying percentage 60% & above
S.S.C./I.C.S.E./ C.B.S.E. qualifying percentage 60% & above.
Late Godrej B. Bhagat Special Prize for securing highest percentage of marks in S.S.C./ I.C.S.E./C.B.S.E.
College Section: Std. XI to Std. XIV qualifying percentage 60% & above.
Special Prize for Late Eruchshaw R. Mehta Merit” Scholarship to students of Std. XII for securing highest percentage of marks in Arts/Science/Commerce stream.
Late Shapurji Dastoor (Manjra) Graduate/Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Prize – qualifying percentage 60% & above.
Kindly submit to: Mrs. Yasmin R. Engineer, Danawalla Building, 2nd Floor, Room No. 23, Opp. Nowroze Baug, Dr. S. S. Rao Road, Lalbaug, Mumbai -400012.
Last Date of submission: 31st August 2010.
Prizes will be awarded at the 65th Birthday Celebration of the Play Centre in November 2010. Exact date, time & venue will be intimated by courier to eligible students. All prize winners will collect their prizes personally at the function.
APPEAL FOR DONATIONS
MANCHERJI JOSHI
MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND
SHETH SORABJI PESTONJI KATPITIA TRUST
C/o. Mrs. Zareen Jimmy Engineer
623, Marker Mansion, Lady Jehangir Road,
Parsi Colony, Dadar, Mumbai-400 014.
Our Fund was established in 1969, has made steady progress.
Our financial year ended 31-3-2010. Educational Aid Disbursed was Rs. 16,10,400/- to 643 students. (Last year Rs. 18,00,900/- to 698 studens) who are poor and deserving boys and girls of the Parsi community from
Mumbai, Surat, Navsari, Pune and other parts of India.
Our establishment expenses are kept to the bare minimum of Rs. 22,555/- (Last year Rs. 22,529/-) for inevitable expenses which works out to 1.26% (Last year 1.37%) of our total income of Rs. 19,99,483/- (Last year
Rs. 16,39,028/-).
Our Fund has received Corpus Donation. of Rs. 5.58 lakhs in 2009-2010 compared to last year Rs. 4.67 lakhs. This Corpus Donation is invested in approved securities and only the income derived from such investments are
to utilized for giving Education Aid.
On our Investment of Rs. 1,27,64,178/- interest received was Rs. 10,44,2411-. Last year on investment 0f Rs. 94,24,490/- interest received was Rs. 8,43,475/-.
We firmly believe that educating our young people is the most essential factor in the progress of our community. We, therefore, count upon our generous donors to give us substantial general or corpus donations
that will enable us to grant maximum amount of Educational Aid to poor and deserving students to meet the ever increasing cost of education.
Kindly draw your cheques in favour of Mancherji Joshi Memorial Education Fund & forward them to the above address.
All donations will be promptly acknowledged.
Mrs. Zareen J. Engineer
Grand daughter of The Late Mancherji Joshi, Founder ofParsi Colony, Dadar.
Ms. Katy R. Bharucha
Barrister-at-Law,
Trustees and Jt. Hon. Secretaries
White House Fellowship
The purpose of the White House Fellows program is to provide gifted and highly motivated young Americans with some first-hand experience in the process of governing the Nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of society. Selected individuals typically spend a year as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials.
P R E R E Q U I S I T E S
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Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
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Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education and be working in their chosen professions.
Application Deadline: 1st February
Visit: www.whitehouse.gov/fellows for a video (5:20 min) about the program and instructions.
Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARSI STUDENTS
by
Marzban J. Giara
How many of us Parsis know that there is a reputed school and college of commerce and management in Mumbai, which provides education to Parsi students at a concessional rate? As a minority community institution 50% seats are reserved for Parsis. This article is written to make our community aware of the opportunities provided by Patuck Polytechnic Trust in the field of education.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PURSUING POST GRADUATE STUDIES (M.A. / M.Sc.) IN MATHEMATICS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010·2011
The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) invites applications for the grant of scholarships to students for pursuing studies for MA 1 M.Sc. degree in mathematics.
Eligibility: Applicants must be motivated B. A. / B. Sc. first class degree holders, or students, who have appeared for B. A. / B. Sc. final year examination and expect a bachelors degree with first class, or B.Sc.
(honours) degree holders with at least second class, or students who have appeared for B. Sc. (honours) final year examination and expect a B. Sc. (honours) degree with at least second class. Students who have completed three years of an integrated M. Sc. course with cumulative grades equivalent to first class are eligible to apply. Students with good academic record and who are in M.Sc. (Part-I) or in the fifth year of a 5 year integrated M.Sc. course are also eligible to apply.
Applicants should be below the age of 23 years as on January 1, 2010. Exceptional cases, however, may be considered on merit.
The Scholarship: Successful candidates will be eligible to receive a scholarship of Rs. 6,000/- (Rs. six thousand only) per month, during their two-year (one-year if the student is granted the scholarship during the second year) MA / M. Sc. programme. The scholarships are sanctioned for one year at a time and are renewable at the end of the year, subject to satisfactory progress.
Students who are in M.Sc. (Part-l) or in the fifth year of a 5 year integrated M.Sc. course will get the scholarship only for one year.
To avail of the scholarship the students have to be enrolled in an appropriate institution, in India, for an MA / M.Sc. degree in Mathematics. The scholarship will be paid through the institution they join.
Selection Procedure: Selection will be made on the basis of a written test followed by interview of short-listed candidates. The written test will be held on Saturday, September 25,2010. The questions will be primarily in the areas of Algebra , Analysis and Geometry. The test will be for two and half hours and involve questions with short answers. (Please visit http://www.nbhm.dae.gov.in for question papers for some earlier years.)
The written test will be conducted at the following centres:
Zone 1 : Chandigarh, New Delhi
Zone 2: Allahabad, Indore, Jabalpur
Zone 3: Mumbai, Goa, Pune, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Zone 4 : Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Ranchi,
Shilong
Zone 5: Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin, Hyderabad
How to Apply: Applications on plain paper should be made in the format given at the end of the advertisement. They should be sent in duplicate along with a recent passport size photograph attached to each copy and a self-addressed envelope to the appropriate person for the Zone in which the candidate wishes to appear for the written test. The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed “NBHM M.A. / M. Sc. Scholarships”. Addresses of persons (zonal coordinators) to whom the applications should be sent, are given below.
Two centers where the candidate could appear for the written test must be clearly indicated giving the order of preference. While it is not guaranteed that a centre of a candidate’s choice will be allotted, every effort will be
made to do so. Under exceptional circumstances, a candidate may allotted a center from the zone, which is not from those indicated by the candidate.
Address for sending completed applications:
Zone1:
Prof. Sudesh KaurKhanduja email: skhand@pu.ac.in
Department of Mathematics, sudeshkaur@yahoo.com
Punjab University, Hans Raj Gupta Hall,
Chandigarh 160014.
Zone2:
Prof. Satya Deo Tripathi, email: vcsdeo@yahoo.com
Harish-Chandra Research Institute, sdeo@mri.ernet.in
Chhatnag Road, Jhusi,
Allahabad 211 019.
Zone 3:
Prof. Nitin Nitsure, nitsure@math.tifr.res.in
School of Mathematics,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba,
Mumbai – 400005.
Zone 4:
Prof. S.C. Bagchi somesh@isical.ac.in
Stat-Math Unit,
Indian Statistical Institute,
203 B.T. Road,
Kolkata 700108.
Zone 5 :
Prof. S. Kesavan, email: kesh@imsc.res.in
Institute of Mathematical Sciences,
C.I.T. Campus, Taramani,
Chennai -600113.
Deadline:
The last date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday, July 30, 2010
A communication calling the applicant for the test (hall ticket), together with allotment of center will be sent so as to reach the candidate by September 6, 2010. In the event of an applicant not receiving a communication regarding the test by the due date, the eligible applicant shall contact the person (zonal coordinator), to whom the application was sent, to find out the status and the appropriate remedial measures.
A hall-ticket sent by a zonal coordinator is normally necessary to appear for the test. In exceptional cases, eligible candidates may be admitted to the test, at the discretion of the centre-in-charge at the appropriate centre. For this purpose, the applicant must contact the centre-in-charge suggested by the
appropriate zonal coordinator. Information about test centres and persons-in-charge may be obtained from the zonal coordinator, NBHM website or by contacting NBHM office (address at the top).
Important Dates:
July 30, 2010: Last date of receiving application
September 6, 2010 : The applicant should contact the zonal coordinator to whom the application was sent, if he/she does not receive a communication about the test (or hall-ticket) by this date.
September 13, 2010 : The applicant must contact the centre suggested by the zonal coordinator if the applicant does not receive a hall ticket by this date.
September 25, 2010 : Date of Written Test.
For further information, please contact msnbhm@dae.gov.in
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