Government
of India
Ministry
of Human Resource Development
(Deptt. of
Secondary and Higher Education)
ES.5
Section
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BELGIAN
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS, 2007-2008
LAST DATE:
26th
March, 2007
Typed applications in duplicate in
the prescribed format are invited from Indian
Nationals residing in India for the award of 3 (three)
Belgian Government Scholarships, of duration of 10
months for the academic year 2007-2008 in the
following subjects fields for Post-graduate studies.
1.
Agronomy
2.
Environmental Science
3.
Technical
Metallurgy
2.
QUALIFICATIONS :-
a)
Applicants should have obtained a first class
postgraduate degree with minimum 60% marks in
aggregate in the related subject. Candidates with
Ph.D. degree will not be considered, as they cannot
have a student status at Flemish Universities.
b)
These scholarships are only valid for higher education
institutions/ programmes recognised by the Government
of Belgium, Ministry of the Flemish Community.
c)
Applicants should be university postgraduates and
apply for postgraduate or Ph.D. studies. Candidates
who already obtained a Ph.D. degree will not be
considered for the scholarship as they cannot be
enrolled as students in the Flemish higher education
system.
d)
Intending candidates must submit 2 copies of the
application form (in Annexure), along with the
required attachments and they should clearly indicate
for which higher education institution and/or
programme they apply. If they have had earlier
contacts with the institution concerned, it is
advisable to add the coordinates of the staff member
contacted (name, e-mail address etc.) to the
application file.
e)
Candidates should be younger than 35 years of age as
on 1st January, 2008.
f)
Applicants are required to give proof of outstanding
academic performance and of a very good account of the
English language.
g)
These scholarship will be granted by the Department of
Education, Administration of Higher Education and
Scientific Research of the Ministry of the Flemish
Community on receipt of confirmation of admission by
the concerned university
3.
ALLOWANCES : Accepted scholars will
receive.
a)
A monthly
allowance of 770.00 EUR.
b)
Reimbursement of the tuition fee to be paid to a
Flemish Community institute or to an institute
subsidized by the Flemish Community, limited to a
maximum amount that will be readjusted annually
(academic year 2007-08 : up to a maximum of 523.70 EUR).
If an
applicant applies for a more expensive programme
she/he has to cover the difference by herself/himself.
c)
An extensive health and third party liability
insurance in accordance with Belgian legislation.
Traveling expenses from India to Belgium
and back will be borne either by the candidate or by
his/her employers/sponsors.
LAST
DATE
Applications in duplicate alongwith
the following documents must reach to the Section
Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Higher Education, ES.5 Section, A-2/W-4
Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New
Delhi-110 001 latest by 26th
March, 2007 (5.30 PM). Application can also
be downloaded from the Department’s website
www.education.nic.in
on line applications will be accepted provided hard
copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested
copies of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the
Ministry within 5 days of the closing date.
ENCLOSURES
:-
i)
Attested
Photostat copies of all educational
degrees/certificate starting from Matriculation/Higher
Secondary.
ii) Attested
Photostat copy of the ‘No Objection Certificate’
obtained from the employer.
iii) A
certificate of fluency in English or other European
Language.
iv) An extensive
curriculum vitae.
v) A
comprehensive motivation of the applicant for the
scholarship.
vi) A
comprehensive work scheme.
vii) A recent
passport size photograph of the candidate to be
affixed on the prescribed application form.
viii) Letters of
recommendations from two referees preferably from
Professors who have taught him/her.
NOTE :-
1.
Applications
received after last date will not be entertained.
2. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
3. The selected
candidates will avail of the scholarships in all
cases. Therefore, an undertaking that he/she will not
refuse the offer should be sent in duplicate along
with the application.
4. In case of
candidates qualifying from Universities/Institution
which do not give class or division, requirements in
lieu of first class will be 60% marks, where
grades are awarded, the candidates are required to
furnish exact percentage of marks and indicate the
conversion formula.
5. Applications
of candidates who reside abroad will not be
entertained.
6. Candidates
who have already been abroad for
study/specialization/training either on scholarship or
on their own for a period exceeding six months are
eligible to apply if they have been in India for at
least two consecutive years as on 26th March, 2007
after their return abroad. However, scholars under
the scheme of scholarships for Study Abroad have to
complete 5 years stay in India on their return from
abroad before applying for the scholarship.
7. Candidates
who are employed must apply through their employers.
No Objection Certificate from the employer must be
produced on or before the time of interview failing
which they will not be allowed for interview.
8. The
candidates should have sufficient knowledge of the
geographical situation and cultural heritage of India
and Belgium.
9. Final
Selection rests with the Belgium Government.
10. The decision
of the Selection Committee shall be final. No
representation will be entertained in this regard.
11. Candidate
can apply for only one subject.
12. Candidates
who do not possess the requisite qualifications need
not apply.
13. No
canvassing in any form will be entertained.
14.
Application should be typed and complete in all
respect and to be submitted in duplicate.
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