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No.F.13-1/2009-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, 2009-2010
LAST DATE: 6th
July, 2009
Applications
in duplicate addressed to the Section Officer, ES.5
Section, Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of 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 06.07.2009 as per requirement for the following
scholarships offered by the Government of Italy for the
academic year, 2009-2010 :-
CATEGORY
‘A’
4
Scholarships with duration 12 months each to pursue
Specialised Post-Graduate Courses in the subjects:
Economics and Management, Environment, Fashion Design
and Biotechnology.
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 (Biotechnology/Bioinformatics)
in any recognized University or Institution in Italy.
Such candidates should produce a document proving the
offer/invitation/selection/admission before the
Selection Committee. According to the new procedure
introduced by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
candidates seeking Italian Government Scholarships need
to apply on line at:
http://borseonline.esterl.it/borseonline/it/index.asp.
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 for 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
authorities at the time of enrollment.
CATEGORY
‘B’
2 Scholarships with duration of 6 months each to pursue
the Second Level Advanced Course (C2) of the Italian
language and Culture course at the University for
Foreigners, Perugia;
Eligibility:-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a reconised
University;
2.
Diploma of First Level Advanced Course (C1) from the
University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy.
3.
Age not to exceed 35 years.
CATEGORY
‘C’
3
Scholarships with duration of 03 months each to pursue
the Second Level Advanced Course (C1) of the Italian
Language & Culture course at the University for
Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility:-
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a reconised
University;
2. Diploma of Second Level Intermediate Course (B2) from
the University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy.
3. Age not to exceed 35 years.
CATEGORY
‘D’
3
Scholarships with duration of 03 months each to pursue
the Second Level Intermediate Course (B2) of the Italian
Language & Culture course at the University for
Foreigners, Perugia.
Eligibility
1.
Graduate or equivalent degree from a recognised
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, and
D. 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 6th July, 2009 (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.
06.07.2009 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,
2009-2010
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 :-
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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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