Thursday, October 10, 2013

ISRAEL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2014-15

Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
(Department of Higher Education)

ISRAEL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2014-15.

No.F. 12-1/2013 -ES.3

 Applications are invited from Indian nationals on plain paper in the format given below for the award of 7, Israeli Government Scholarship tenable from October 2014 to study at an Israeli University or any Institution of higher education in Israel. These scholarships are for research/specialization for 8 months, these scholarships would be available for studies in the following subjects:

I. Comparative Study of Religions (with specific reference to Judaism)
II. Middle East Studies
III. Hebrew language and literature
IV. History of the Jewish people
V. Economics
VI. Agriculture,
VII. Business Management
VIII. Mass Communication,
IX. Environmental Studies,
X. Chemistry,
XI. Biology,
XII. Biotechnology.

2. Age: There is no upper age limit for applying for the scholarship.

3. Qualification: (i) For the research/specialization studies, a Master’s degree in relevant field with 60% marks or more as on 30-11-2013 for the subjects of Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment Studies; and Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% marks or more for the remaining subjects. Further for Hebrew Language and Literature Course a student pursuing the post-graduate course in this subject may also apply.
(ii) Proof of English or Hebrew Language knowledge is a must. (iii) The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University to which he/she applies to.

4. Value of Scholarship:

 Terms and conditions of the scholarship will change every year according to the yearly budget of Israel Government for this purpose.
 The scholarship could be partial, or in rare cases full.
Partial scholarship will include health insurance and tuition fees or monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only).
Full scholarship will include tuition fees, a monthly allowance and health insurance.
 Accommodation, transportation and travel arrangements to and from or in Israel are the applicant's responsibility.
 Scholarships will be granted only in universities and programs approved by the Israel Government and this Ministry.
 
5. Submission of application:  
 Application should include following:  
i) Dully filled in application form in the format given.
ii) Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend.
iii) Curriculum Vitae
iv) Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities or the Israeli supervisor (It should be attached or produced during interview).
v) At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidates (It should be attached or produced during interview).
vi) Attested photocopies of all degree/certificates including transcripts of the student’s record.

6. Last Date for submission of application: Application on plain paper (as per format given below) along with the required photocopies of documents with a recent passport size photograph pasted on the application should reach the ‘Section Officer (ES.3 Section) Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education), External Scholarship Division, 2nd Floor, Wing 6, West Block-1, R K Puram, Delhi-110 066 latest by 5.30 p.m. on 29-11-2013. Application received after 29-11-2013 will not be entertained.
(Application can also be submitted online at the website www.sakshat.ac.in  by 29-11-2013.
In case of online application, hard copy should reach the aforementioned address by (06-12-2013). In case of any query, candidate may contact at email address: schoarship@mfa.gov.in   


NOTES:

(1). Candidates who are awaiting their results need not apply if the results are not likely to be declared by 30-11-2013.

(2). Equivalent foreign degree will be considered.

(3). Candidates who have already been abroad for study/research/training for more than six months at a time, either on a scholarship or on their own, are eligible to apply only if they have been in India for at least two years after their return from abroad as on 30-11--2013. Applications of candidates, who are abroad, will not be considered.

(4). Candidates should have adequate knowledge of geographical situation, culture and heritage of Israel and India.
 (5). Application in subject-fields, other than those prescribed, will not be considered.
Applications in which the subject has not been indicated shall be rejected. A candidate can apply only in one subject.

(6). Employed candidates must send their applications through their employers with “ No Objection Certificate”. However, an advance application can be submitted with the understanding that the application through employer should reach before the date of interview. Otherwise candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview. Advance application must be complete in all respects.

(7). Candidates must attach with the application a description in at least 500 words of his/her project/proposal of study/research to be undertaken in Israel.

(8). In case no communication is received by a candidate, who has applied in response to the advertisement, by last week of December 2013, he/she may presume that he/she has not been short listed for interview. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

(9). Applications, which are incomplete or unsigned, will not be considered.

(10). Canvassing in any from will disqualify the candidature of the applicants.

(11). While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidate should mention the specific dates.

(12). As these scholarships are offered by foreign government, the applications should be submitted in English only.

(13). Candidates who do not possess the essential qualifications need not apply.

(14). THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

(15). THE FINAL SELECTION OF THE NOMINATED CANDIDATES RESTS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL.

(16). Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview calls are given only to limited number of candidates after their applications are examined.
 (Please check the `UPDATES’ in the web link ` http://mhrd.gov.in/higher_education ’)  

(17). The applicant in employment (to which he/she wishes to return) should have an assurance from his employer that he/she will be granted sufficient leave if he/she is awarded this scholarship.
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