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No.F.13-1/2008-ES.5
Government
of India
Ministry of
Human Resource Development
(Deptt. of Higher Education)
ES.5 Section
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OFFER OF
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP, 2008-2009
LAST DATE: 28th
May, 2008
Applications in duplicate addressed to the
Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Ministry of Human
Resource Development, Department of Secondary & Higher
Education, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks,
Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001 on the
prescribed format (Annexure-I) are invited from Indian
Nationals who have hold or expect to hold a graduation
or equivalent degree and Master’s or equivalent degree
by 28.05.2008 as per requirement for the following
scholarships offered by the Government of Italy for the
academic year, 2008-2009 :-
CATEGORY
‘A’
Scholarships with duration 12 months each to
pursue Specialised Post-Graduate Courses in the
subjects: Fashion Technology, Economics and
Management, Cultural Heritage and Restoration, Information and Communication Technology,
Environment, Energy, Biotechnology and Micro
Electronics.
Eligibility
:-
1.
Bachelor or equivalent degree with 60% marks in the
subject opted, from a recognised University and/or
2.
Master or equivalent degree 60% marks with
specialisation in the subject opted, from a recognised
University.
3.
Age not to exceed 35 years.
Preference shall be given to candidates who have
received offer/invitation or secured admission in the
above specified subjects in any University or
Institution in Italy. Such candidates should produce
before the Selection Committee a document proving the
offer/invitation/admission.
Some courses in the above subject are taught
in English and Knowledge of Italian Language is not
considered a condition for admission. However, the
decision of the Universities/Institutions where such
courses are held shall be final in this regard.
The stipend shall be
Euro 700
per month. The reduction in course fee for scholarship
holders shall be at the discretion of the University.
The Scholarship holders are therefore advised to verify
with the University authoriities at the time of
enrollment.
CATEGORY
‘B’
Scholarships with duration of 12 months each to pursue
the First Year of 3 Year Degree Course in teaching of
the Italian Language and Culture to foreigners (ILIS) of the
University for Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility
:-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a recognized
University;
2.
Very good knowledge of Italian Language and Proof of
knowledge of Italian Language (certificate or diploma).
3.
Age not to exceed 35 years.
CATEGORY
‘C’
Scholarships with duration of 06 months each to
pursue the Second Level Advance Course (C2) of the Italian Language & Culture
course at
the University for Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility:-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a recognized
University;
2.
Diploma of First Level Advanced Course (C1) from the University
for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy.
3.
Age not to exceed 35 years.
CATEGORY
‘D’
Scholarships with duration of 03 months’ duration each
to pursue the First Level Advanced Course (C1) of the Italian Language & Culture
course at
the University for Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility:-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a recognized
University;
2.
Diploma of Second Level Intermediate Course (B2) from the University
for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy.
3.
Age not to exceed 35 years.
CATEGORY
‘E’
Scholarships with duration of 03 months each to pursue
the Second Level Intermediate Course (B2) of the Italian Language &
Culture’ at the University for Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility :-
1.
Graduate or
equivalent degree from a recognized university;
2.
Good knowledge
of Italian;
3.
Proof of
knowledge of Italian language (certificate or diploma).
4.
Age not to
exceed 35 years.
The
scholarship amount of Euro 700 per month is for
stay in Italy as well as for the course fee, which is
reduced to 50% for scholarship holders of categories B,
C, D and E.
No
international/national passage is offered by the
Government of Italy for any of these scholarships.
No international travel cost to and fro Italy or local
travel cost while in Italy for any Category of the above
Scholarships will be paid either by the Government of
Italy or by the Government of India. Therefore, an
undertaking to the effect (as in Annexure-II) that the
international travel cost to and fro Italy and local
passage while in Italy (if any) will be borne by the
candidates or his/her employers/sponsors should also be
submitted along with application
LAST DATE
OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS :
Last date of receipt of applications at the address
given above is 28th May, 2008 (5.30
P.M.). Application received thereafter will
not be considered. Application can also be downloaded
from the Department’s website
www.education.nic.in.
On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy
of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies
of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the Ministry
within 7 days of last date of receipt of application.
DOCUMENTS
TO BE ATTACHED :
1. Two
recommendation letters from the Indian academic
authorities.
2. Documentary
evidence of the applicant’s knowledge of the Italian
language (like a diploma or certificate).
3. Medical
certificate from any R.M.P. (MBBS) showing the
applicant’s good general health and mental and physical
fitness to undertake course of study abroad.
4. Attested
Photostat copies of all degrees/certificates/diplomas
starting from Matriculation/Higher Secondary showing the
applicant’s qualifications and date of birth.
5. A
recent passport size photograph affixed/pasted on the
right hand top corner of each application form.
6.
A No Objection
Certificate from the employer (if employed) to the
effect that he/she will be relieved in the event of
his/her final selection and that he/she will be taken
back on his/her return from Italy.
NOTE :
i)
A candidate can apply only for one category of
scholarship.
ii)
The candidates who have been abroad on scholarship or on
their own for more than six months are eligible to apply
if they have stayed in India for two years after their
return from abroad. However, scholars under the scheme
of scholarships for Study Abroad have to complete 5
years stay in India on their return from abroad.
iii)
Only interested and eligible candidates may apply.
iv)
Candidates who are abroad at present need not apply.
v)
Applications received after the last date i.e.
28.05.2008 will not be considered.
vi)
Applications giving false information and applications
without signature of the candidates will be cancelled.
vii)
In case no Division/class is awarded and only grading is
done, the conversion formula adopted may be mentioned.
Exact percentage of marks should be mentioned.
viii)
Employed persons may forward their application through
their employer’s alongwith their No Objection
Certificate. However, advance applications will be
considered but No Objection Certificates will have to be
produced at the time of interview.
ix)
The Ministry will not be responsible for any postal
delay.
x)
The applicants must indicate the name of the course and
category of scholarships in the space provided in the
application format.
xi)
No canvassing in any form will be entertained.
xii)
No application form will be provided by this Ministry.
ANNEXURE-I
F O R M A
T
1.
Name of the Scholarship Scheme :
Italian Government Scholarship,
2008-2009
2.
Subject/Category/Course
:
3.
Name of Candidate
:
(in block letters)
4.
Full Mailing address with Tele./Fax No.
a) Present
Address :
b) Permanent
Address :
5.
Nationality
:
6.
Father’s
Name :
7.
Date of birth,
age in years and months,
State to
which the candidate belongs :
8.
Academic
record starting from High School/Higher Secondary :-
|
Name
of the University/Board/Institutions |
Examinations Passed |
Year
of Passing |
Division/Class with position, if any |
%age
of Marks/ equivalent of Grade |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Note
: Where no Division/Class is awarded and only grading is
done, the conversion formula adopted may be given.
9.
Details of Professional/Practical training
: Year
and Research Experience specifying
the From
To
period. Number of Papers published.
10.
Previous employment with name of the
:
Employer and period of employment, if any.
11.
Nature of the present employment with
date :
of appointment, designation and the name
and address of the employers.
12.
Have you been abroad ? if so, give full :
particulars of the country and the period.
Also, mention the year and month of return
to India.
13.
Proposed Programme of
Study/Research/ :
Training, specifying.
i) The work presently engaged in :
ii) Nature and Programme of
Study/ :
Research desired,
iii) Future plans/prospects after the
:
proposed studies/research and
i)
How are these
related to the technical :
or
economical development of India.
(Signature of the candidate)
Place :
Date :
ANNEXURE-II
UNDERTAKING
(a)
I hereby,
undertake to bear the cost of international and local
travel in Italy on my own if selected for Scholarship
offered by the Government of ________________________.
Signature of
the Candidate
Date :
(b)
In the event
of selection of ____________________ for Scholarship
against the offer of scholarship by the Government of
__________________ the cost of international travel
(both ways) and local travel in Italy will be borne by
_____________________.
(Name of the sponsor)
Signature of
the sponsor
Date :
(c)
I hereby,
undertake that in the event of my selection, I will
avail of the scholarships and will not withdraw from the
same at any stage.
Signature of
the candidate
Date :
(Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
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