The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation (NSF) is a not-for-profit organization set up by an endowment
from Mr. Narotam Sekhsaria, a visionary entrepreneur with a strong sense of social commitment.
A UDCT graduate with distinction, he promoted Gujarat Ambuja Cements and led the organisation to become the most efficient cement company in India.
In 2002 he established the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation to undertake activities in the areas of health, education and employment generation by designing its own programmes and also by partnering with other organizations to support their projects.
His vision to recognize and promote intellectual excellence gave birth to this scholarship programme. This is aimed at enabling meritorious students pursue postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India and abroad.
The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation has been setup by an endowment from Mr. Sekhsaria and his family and supports activities primarily in the areas of health, education and employment generation. The Foundation aims to recognize and promote excellence.
The Scholarship Programme
In this competitive world the key to success is a good education. It can open many doors, and will help achieve one’s dreams. However good quality education is expensive, and hence many well-known colleges in India and abroad can be out of reach for many meritorious students.
This should however no longer be the end of the road for your dreams, since there is a Foundation that provides merit-based loan scholarships for pursuing post graduate studies.
The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme is the Foundation’s endeavour to promote academic excellence in India.
The objective of the Scholarship Programme is to evolve a group of young professionals and leaders of higher caliber imbued with values of entrepreneurship and ethics.
This programme therefore goes beyond financial support and has a unique aspect – a mentoring programme to nurture and motivate scholars.
About Scholarship
Under its Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme, the Foundation awards interest free loan scholarships to Indian students with a consistently good academic record. The amount of scholarship, up to a maximum of Rs. Ten Lacs, is decided as per the assessment of the Foundation.
Scholarships are offered for postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India and abroad, in the fields of Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management.
Selected students will have the benefit of the Foundation’s mentoring program, where they will be guided and advised by mentors from the academia, industry and the professions.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Indian nationals, residing in India
Students below 30 years of age as on 31st Jan 2009
Graduates of a recognized Indian university with a consistently good academic record (Students in the final year of the degree course, or those awaiting results are also eligible)
Students planning to pursue post graduate studies at prestigious institutes from the Fall – 2009 semester (Students awaiting admission are also eligible, but the award of scholarship is subject to securing admission)
How to apply?
Students wishing to avail of this scholarship can download the application form here. An application fee of Rs. 300/- by cash/demand draft/MO drawn in favor of Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation should accompany the duly filled form. (No Cheques will be accepted). Incomplete forms will not be considered. The completed forms must reach the Foundation Office by February 20, 2009. The foundation will not be responsible for postal or other delays.
Documents to be furnished at the time of application
Attested copies of
(a) All mark sheets and degree certificates
(b) GRE / GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS / GATE / CAT scorecards, as applicable
(c) Award letters of scholarships / awards received
(d) Your application to the university and/or offer letter(s) confirming your admission
(e) First 4 pages of your passport
Selection Process for the Scholarship
All applications will be screened for short listing. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a personal interview at Mumbai during April 2009. The interview is mandatory and is the basis for final selection.
Post Selection Formalities
1. Selected scholars will have to submit attested copies of :
(a) The letter confirming admission to the College / University.
(b) Form I-20 ( in case of admission to universities in the US) or copy of letter offering financial support ( in case of universities in other countries).
2. Scholars will be required to attend an Orientation Programme at Mumbai, before the commencement of their course.
3. Scholars will have to sign an MoU with the Foundation and agree to its terms and conditions.
4. Scholars will have to take an insurance policy and assign it to the Foundation.
5. Disbursement of the scholarship will be done in installments based on the fee statement from the College/University to be furnished by the scholar.
Schedule of Repayments to NSF
Repayment will commence one year after course completion as per the following schedule :
1st year after course completion - Nil
2nd year after course completion - 30% of the scholarship amount
3rd year after course completion - 35% of the scholarship amount
4th year after course completion - 35% of the scholarship amount
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