The igenius Scholarship Programme is designed by Derek O’Brien and is a novel initiative for rewarding multi-talented children who are genius at both academics and extracurricular activities. Max New York Life aims to nurture all-round personality of the children through this scholarship program.

Igenius Scholarship Stages – there are 4 stages for awarding the Igenius scholarship.

Stage 1 – The registration process starts from 8th February, 2010 to 31st March, 2010. The dates for & Online/Offline Test begins from 1st April, 2010 to 31st July, 2010.

Stage 2 – The offline test takes place in 24 cities and the online test from 1st August, 2010 to 30th September, 2010 in order to shortlist candidates from Stage 1.

Stage 3 – This stage includes the panel discussion of the shortlisted candidates from Stage 2 through web-link from September 2010 to October 2010.

Stage 4 – This stage includes the Grand Finale at New Delhi on 14th November 2010 for all the shortlisted candidates from Stage 3.

Igenius Scholarship Amount awarded to the shortlisted candidates is as follows.

1^st Prize (1 for each category) –Rs. 20 Lakh

2nd Prize (25 for each category) – Rs. 1 Lakh

3rd Prize (120 for each category)- Rs. 10,000

Consolation prizes (1500 for each category) -Rs.3,000

The Ignius Scholarship Registration can be done via the link www.igenius.org. The registration forms are available in the offices of Max New York Life. You can visit the list of offices at www.maxnewyorklife.com.

Max New York Life Insurance Company Ltd. is basically a joint venture between Max India Limited, and New York Life International. The company has established itself well on the quality platform. It is on its way of becoming most admired life insurance company in India and it boasts of robust corporate governance model based on the core values of excellence, knowledge, integrity, teamwork and others. You may visit the link at www.igenius.org for more details.

The HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships is intended to provide more opportunities to the talented, intelligent and deserving students. HDFC bank has taken this initiative where it plans to provide more than 5000 Scholarships that ranges from Rs. 2,500 to Rs.10 Lakh. The total scholarship amounts to Rs.1.5 crore for the students studying in the 4^th to 9th standard.

The eligibility criteria for these scholarships cover any child who is studying from Standard 4 to Standard 9. In order to participate for HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships, the parents of the children

Are required to complete the Registration form for the HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarship which is available at free of cost. The participant can also register online.

The evaluation of HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships is done on the basis of the following factors.

Academics – It takes the performance of last 2 years in school

Extracurricular activities and Sports – It includes the competitions won at various levels such as intra-school, inter-school, state level and national level

Final written tests – It covers the performance in the final written tests.

There is no documentation needed for the registration of the HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarship program. However, the participant is required to produce below mentioned documents at a time of receiving the Certificates and Scholarships.

- Details of the registered telephone number

- Original photo ID card of the participant

- Copy of the school ID card / diary

You can visit the following link in order to apply for the HDFC Bank Meritus Scholarships

Visit http://www.hdfcbank.com/meritus/index1.htm

On the basis of final written tests scores, extra-curricular achievements and academics, more than 5,000 winners are selected. An independent panel of qualified judges will decide the winners. The winners receive a scholarship amount that ranges from Rs. 2,500 to Rs.10 lakhs.

You can check the online test, sample question, and online registration details by visiting the following link at http://www.hdfcbank.com/meritus/

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the leading Industrial Research and Development Organisation in India. It has initiated Invention Awards for school children on the occasion of its Diamond Jubilee in the year 2002. These awards are given for school children for creating awareness, interest as well as motivation for Intellectual Property among the children.

CSIR awards CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award (CDJIA) for the School Children. The first prize winner becomes eligible for WIPOs Young Inventors Award that includes a medal and a certificate. Applicant needs to provide the details of his invention for the submission of award in approx 5000 words in English or Hindi language. It also includes an abstract in about 100 words and the details need to be authenticated with the seal and date and sent via the Principal of the School where the student is enrolled. Student should also send the personal details on a separate page.

In case of proposals which are already selected for state, national, or international awards, only the subject matter that covers the improvements need to be submitted for the CDIJA consideration. In case of published inventions, they are considered according to the provisions of the Patent. For this award, any Indian student enrolled in an Indian school and who is below the age of 18 years can apply.

The typed applications are required to be sent by Registered Post/Courier to the following address:

Head, Intellectual Property

Management Division, CSIR, NISCAIR Building,

14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area,

New Delhi – 110 067

It includes overall 60 prizes and the award includes the cash and a certificate.

First Prize (1 Nos.) includes the cash of Rs. 50,000 and certificate.

Second Prize (2 Nos.) – includes the cash of Rs. 25,000 and certificate.

Third Prize (3 Nos.) – includes the cash of Rs. 15,000 and certificate.

Fourth Prize (4 Nos.) – includes the cash of Rs. 10,000 and certificate.

Fifth Prize (50 Nos.) – includes the cash of Rs.5,000 and certificate.

For more details about the CSIR AWARD, you may visit the site at www.csir.res.in and http://www.patestate.com/

The Chacha Nehru Scholarship program rewards the students in the areas of Music, Dance, Visual Arts and Theatre. The National Bal Bhawan is actively promoting the Arts across the length and breadth of the country. There are currently 73 state and district Bal Bhawans throughout the country. The National Bal Bhawan has put in place a system of rewarding the talented children in different age groups via the Bal Shree scheme. The Bal Shree programme honours the talent in the following areas

- Creative Performance

- Creative Arts

- Creative Scientific Innovations

- Creative Writing

The National Bal Bhawan selects creative children through various activities conducted at following three levels.

Local level – 2-day camps are organised where 8 children including 2 in each stream, are identified at the local level

Zonal Levels – 3 days camps are organised where local experts and specialists from six zones including Central, North, East, West, South-I and South -II participate for the selection of children.

National Levels – 4 day camps are organised from the six zones across the country.

In order to observe and assess the children creativity, a panel of experts and representatives from four streams are identified. Overall, 150 children participate in the National level camp and approx 50 children are selected for the Bal Shree honour.

The criteria for children selection for the Bal Shree award comprise of originality, innovative approach, divergent thinking, fluency, flexibility, elaboration of ideas, and creative.

The Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Artistic and Innovative Excellence are available for children who are pursuing secondary and senior secondary education in classes IX to XII.

Children participating in the National Camps and pursuing studies in Classes IX to XII are awarded the scholarship of Rs 500 every month till they complete Class XII. The National Bal Bhawan independently administer the activities for the selection of Bal Shree awardees. The National Bal Bhawan submit a list of children studying in classes IX to XII and selected for participation in the National Bal Bhawan Camp for awarding the Chacha Nehru Scholarships.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited is the India’s largest commercial enterprise. In addition to it, it is No.1 Indian Company in Fortune ‘Global 500′ listing. IOC has announced 450 Scholarships for meritorious students across India under the IOC Scholarships Scheme. In line with the social responsibility programme of the Indian Oil’s, the scheme offers attractive scholarships to talented and bright students. The students are selected on the basis of merit and means. The number of scholarships awarded is 450 and it covers the first year students of 10+ / ITI, MBA, Engineering, and MBBS. The applications for availing these scholarships are invited via newspaper advertisements under the Indian Oil Corporation Scholarships Scheme.

Under the Indian Oil Corporation Scholarships Scheme, 250 out of total 450 scholarships are awarded to 10+/ ITI students on the zonal basis where in Rs. 1000 per month is awarded for the period of two years. Similarly, the engineering (100) and MBBS (40) students are awarded the scholarships of Rs. 2000 per month for period of four years. MBA (60) students are entitled to a scholarship of Rs.2000/- per month for a period of two years under the Indian Oil Corporation Scholarships Scheme.

Special emphasis is given to the physically challenged students, girl students, J &K and the Northeast States under the Indian Oil Corporation Scholarships Scheme. There are a large number of factors that makes the students eligible for the scholarships such as students pursuing full time courses in concerned streams, students studying in Schools/Colleges/ Universities that are recognized by various state and CBSE boards, shall be eligible to apply. Students of two year full time PG course in Management/ Business Administration recognized by Central/State Govt, are eligible for management stream scholarship. The gross Joint income from all sources of the family of the eligible candidate should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000. The Income certificate is issued by Competent Revenue Authorities only. The minimum age limit is 15 years and maximum is 30 years.

The Amul Vidya Bhushan Award for 12th standard students of both CBSE and state boards of India involve free cash awards that includes a Trophy, Citation and a Cash Award of Rs.1,000. The winner of the award is featured in the leading newspaper in India and receives national recognition.

The Terms and Conditions for Amul Vidya Bhushan Award are as mentioned below.

The Principal of the school should complete the application form in order to apply for the Amul Vidya Bhushan Awards.

Student should pass the Std.12in the academic year 2007-08 at the State or Central Board Examinations in any medium and should have scored the highest aggregate marks in the school.

The Completed Application Form, an attested copy of the student’s mark-sheet and the passport size photograph of student should be sent along with a covering letter on the letter head of the school. The covering letter should also contain a short write-up about the school. You can also get the application for the Award in the Times of India.

All the completed entries for Amul Vidya Bhushan Awards must reach at the following Address before the last date as mentioned in the application form.

Shri BR Mallick,

Manager (Mktg.), GCMMF Ltd., PO Box No.10,

Anand 388 001, Gujarat.

Once all the entries for Amul Vidya Bhushan Award are received, the selection of the students who have scored the highest aggregate marks is done and these students are awarded the Amul Vidya Bhushan Award for 12th Standard CBSE and State Board of India. The decision made by GCMMF Ltd., Anand is final in all the matters related to this award.

You can also get the details about the award related to eligibility and scholarship amount by visiting the ling at www.amul.com/amul_Bhushan2007.html.

The Amul Award for 10th standard students of both CBSE and state boards of India involve free cash awards that includes a Trophy, Citation and a Cash Award of Rs.1,000. The winner of the award is featured in the leading newspaper in India and receives national recognition.

The Terms and Conditions for Amul Vidya Shree Award are as mentioned below.

The Principal of the school should complete the application form in order to apply for the Amul Vidya Shree Awards.

Student should pass the Std.10 in the academic year 2007-08 at the State or Central Board Examinations in any medium and should have scored the highest aggregate marks in the school.

The Completed Application Form, an attested copy of the student’s mark-sheet and the passport size photograph of student should be sent along with a covering letter on the letter head of the school. The covering letter should also contain a short write-up about the school. You can also get the application for the Award in the Times of India.

All the completed entries for Amul Vidya Shree Awards must reach at the following Address before the last date as mentioned in the application form.

Shri BR Mallick,

Manager (Mktg.), GCMMF Ltd., PO Box No.10,

Anand 388 001, Gujarat.

Once all the entries for Amul Vidya Shree Award are received, the selection of the students who have scored the highest aggregate marks is done and these students are awarded the Amul Vidya Shree Award for 10th Standard CBSE and State Board of India. The decision made by GCMMF Ltd., Anand is final in all the matters related to this award.

You can also get the details about the award related to eligibility and scholarship amount by visiting the ling at www.amul.com/amul_vidyashree1.html.

The Answers.com Scholarship Program offers one $5,000 scholarship, two $2,500 scholarships, and ten scholarships of $1,000 each to the High School Students in India. To avail this scholarship, you need to sign in at Answers.com with your username. Once you signed in, you are required to answer at least 50 questions of your choice. You also need to submit your application with the 50 questions answered by you. Your answers will be reviewed for quality and accuracy by the panel of judges for determining the winners. This scholarship is granted to the students who are planning to be enrolled in the undergraduate classes.

In order to avail this scholarship, the applicants must be high school seniors or the students who are enrolled in undergraduate classes in the colleges. Apart from this, the applicants must be citizens of or India, US, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. It is mandatory for the applicant to answer minimum of 50 questions on the Answers.com website. These questions are usually the previously unanswered questions on the website. You can submit the applications in more ways than one. You can apply online at: www.scholarshipprograms.org and request an application by email at allisonlee @ bellsouth.net. You can request a paper application via phone at (864) 268-3363. You can also request a paper application by mail at the address mentioned below.

4320 Wade Hampton Boulevard,

Suite G, Taylors,

SC 29687.

You need to submit a completed application form along with signed Terms of Agreement and a list of your selected 50 questions to which you posted your answers on Answers.com. The Scholarship Selection Committee members include college presidents, financial aid officers, registrars, enrolment officers, and individuals from the community having knowledge of higher education. All the submissions along with the answers posted on the Answers.com website should be in English only.

The A STAR India Youth Scholarship is basically a scholarship program for four years that leads to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A(General Certificate of Education Advanced) Level or equivalent certificate. This scholarship is given for studying in Singapore at selected Schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two. Every year, this A star scholarship programs is renewed on the basis of the satisfactory performance of the scholar. There are certain eligibility requirements to avail this A Star Scholarship Singapore as mentioned below

- Applicant should be national citizen of India

- Date of birth of applicant for 2010 should be between 1994 and 1996

- Applicant should have completed Standard 8 in the Year 2010

- Applicant should possess exceptional academic track record with an average of 80% marks in the Standard 7 and 8 school examinations

- Applicant should have English as their first language

- Applicant should have high level of oral and written competency in English language

For the information about the important dates, please visit the official website for A Star Scholarship at www.moe.gov.sg

The candidates who are short-listed for the selection test or interview are notified one week before the selection test/interview dates. The Test and Interview for A Star Scholarship are conducted at the metropolitan cities including Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai

A Star Scholarship offers the allowance of S$2,200 for Secondary or S$2,400 for Pre-University per annum along with the hostel accommodation. It also gives one time settling-in allowance of S$400. It also offers the Economy class air travel to Singapore and back home on the completion of course. It includes the Waiver of school fees, Waiver of GCE O and A Level examination fees and Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover. There is no bond involved with the scholarship and it is granted to the Indian schools students in Singapore.

There are various kinds of scholarships available in India. These fellowships in India are offered at varied at different levels of study such as graduate level, doctorate level postgraduate level, or post doctorate level in diverse streams of study. Majority of these scholarships, doctoral fellowships, and postdoctoral fellowships are meant for the needy and commendable students so that they do not discontinue education for the financial hardships. Some of these scholarships are intended to encourage students for pursuing research and some are meant for promoting cultural interaction between students across various countries. Both the government and the private organizations offered these fellowships in India. Most of the scholarships in India are designed only for Indian students; however there are some institutes that provide fellowships to the foreign scholars.

If you are looking for pursuing higher studies then you need not depend on availing loans for that. In addition to the educational loans, the monetary aid is available to students in form of Scholarships and Endowments. Scholarships are a great source of help that allows the deserving students to pursue higher education in their area of interest. The necessary monetary assistance is provided in form of course fee and book grants. These scholarships may be funded by Individual Trusts, Institutions of Higher Learning like Universities Government Institutions, by Corporate Houses, by Missionaries and Charitable Trusts.

The students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the concerned organizations or institutions that offer scholarships. The eligibility criteria decided by institutions for awarding the scholarships is related to the minimum and maximum age limit of applicants, the academic ability, research work carried out in that field, exceptional interest in a particular field, etc. There are various fields of studies where the Scholarships are available such as Engineering, Medicine, Law, Arts, Humanities, Science, Sports, Fine Arts and various other fields. Usually, you need to a meritorious student for availing these scholarships.