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Government
of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
(Deptt. of Higher Education)
ES.5 Section
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BELGIAN GOVERNMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS, 2009-2010
LAST DATE:
9th
April,
2009
Typed
application 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 2009-2010 in the
following subjects fields for Post-graduate studies.
1.
Agronomy
2. Environmental Science
3. Photonics
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, 2010.
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 840,00 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 2008-09 : up to a maximum of 540,00 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
Application 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 9th April,
2009 (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)
Statement of purpose of the applicant for the
scholarship.
vi)
Background of work experience.
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 9th April, 2009
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.
Decision regarding 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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