SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DIASPORA CHILDREN [SPDC] TO STUDY IN HIGHER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUIONS IN INDIA
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India has introduced Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) to study in Higher and technical Institutions in India. Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL), Government of India Enterprise, has been designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the SPDC.
Objective: The objective of the ‘Scholarship programme for Diaspora Children is to provide assistance on merit bases to the children of Diaspora [Persons of India Origin (PIOs) and Non-Residents Indians (NRIs) to study in Higher and Technical Institutions in India.
The courses of study are available in the fields of Engineering/Technology ,Humanities/Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management,Jouranalism,,Hotel Management, Agriculture/Animal Husbandry and Science etc.
scheme: This SPDC is applicable for undergraduate programmes for professional and General courses (except Medical and other related course).
Assistance provided comprise of financial assistance primarily towards tuition fee, admission in select institution and courses , post admission services having concentration of Indian Diaspora where there are 39 countries (These countries and PIOs and NRIs are listed in the Website www.edcil.co.in/www.educationindia4u.nic.in Appendix-A and Appendix B respectively.)
Eligibility:
1) age:17-21 years as on October
2) Residence: Candidate must be a Person of Indian Origin (PIOs) and citizen of any country listed Appendix-A (see website:www.edcil.co.in)(Or) Indian National studying abroad
The Indian Nationals must have had at least 5 years of education in any foreign country listed in Appendix-A during the last 8 years and must pass the qualifying examination(inclusive of 11th and 12th standard or equivalent )from foreign country listed in Appendix-A
3) Academic Qualification: Indian National candidates must have passed the qualifying examination, i.e. Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent from any system of education as recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with requisite subjects at Appendix-A only
candidates must have secured minimum of at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 Point scale or equivalent grades in aggregate of all the subjects in the qualifying examination.
Candidates must have studied the prescribed essential subjects at qualifying examination level to pursue particular course of study. Details in this regard are as appended at Appendix-C
Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing in the qualifying examination in March/April and whose results have not yet been declared, can also apply, if they are otherwise eligible get admission to the Institute only if they will produce all the required testimonials by June.
Selection Procedure: Selection is made on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination and academic qualification.
The Selection test consists of English Language, Reasoning Ability/ Quantitative Abilities and General Awareness of 2 hrs.duration. Examination is that of 12th standard of Indian Education System
admission Assistance: Ed .CIL has an authority to decide the admission of a student on his eligibility and availability of the course thus, no assurances/ commitments are given in this regard.
Each student admitted to the scholarship Programme shall be provided assistance as follows:
1.Financial Assistnace:The assistance shall be available in two categories viz category’A’and category’B’
Category-‘A’
(i) Tentative nos. of Scholarships:5 (five)
(ii) Quantum of Financial Assistance to be provided: Full assistance towards Tuition fee, Hostel fee & other institutional charges etc.(IEC) limited to the maximum of US$ 4500 per annum .Institutional Economic Cost (IEC) consists of tuition fee, hostel fee and other university charges
Category-‘B’
(i) Tentative nos. of Scholarships:95 (ninety five)_(iii_ Quantum of Financial Assistance to be provided
Partial assistance towards: Tuition fee, Hostel fee other institutional charge etc. to the extent of 75% of the total institutional charges (IEC) subject to maximum of US$ 3600 per annum. Institutional Economic Cost (IEC) consists of tuition fee, hostel fee and other university charges
Post Admission Assistance& Monitoring
Following Post admission support will be provided to the admitted students.
a) Assistance on India arrival by way of the reception of the students and their transfer to respective institutes.
b) Co-ordination with the concerned institutions for reception on their arrival
c) Arrangement for orientation to acquaint student with the institute/country. This is provided by the instate or Ed.cIL representative.
d) Regular monitoring of the student’s academic performance in association with the institute about the progress annually/six monthly.
e) Act as local guardian of the students for all their needs, till the completion of their course.
f) Facilitate return of the student to their home country on completion of the course of study.
g) Facilitate the transmission of academic transcripts of student.
Disbursement of Scholarship
The assistance towards institutional fee is remitted directly to the concerned Institution, along with the balance fee deposited by the student/ his or her parents/guarding with Ed.CIL on the annual bais.Each selected student is required to pay the balance fees to Ed.cIL in advance on yearly basis.
The details like eligibility requirement, course fee, and subjects offered etc..(Are given in the Website www.edcil.co.in/www.educationindia4u.nic.in Appendix-C
Students can indicate their choice of institute for study in order of preference.However, students will have to accept the institute finally allocated to them.
Note:
1. The total expenditure likely to be incurred for pursuing various courses of study may be higher than the assistance provided.
2) The expenses in excess of assistance is borne by the candidates or his/ her parents/guardians. It is in the interest of the student to ensure that he has the adequate financial resource to meet these expenses for entire period of study.
3) The liquid assets statement from Bank in the name of parent/student be given as proof.
4) Tentative cost per year is indicated as Appendix-C.Besides this, living expenses of US$ 1500-1800 per annum, depending upon the standard of living is required by each student. The expenses in this reaged is to be borne by the students concerned.
5) The authenticated transcripts of all marks/grades secured in the qualifying examination is to be attached with the application form. The mark sheets downloaded from Internet can also be submitted along with details of Roll No. allotted for appearing in the qualifying examination, name of Examining Board and the URL of the Examining Board’s Website from which it has been downloaded, for advance information.
6) In the case of PIOs, documentary evidence of PIO Status must be enclosed with the application.
Accommodation: Institute have hostel facility and students may be required to reside in the campus.
Medium of Instruction: English is the medium of instruction.
Submission of application form: the prescribed Application Form is included in the Brochure. Completed Original Application Form should be sent to:
The Project Manager (MOIA)
Educational Consultants India Limited ,Noida
[A Government of India Enterprise]
Ed.CIL House 18A,Sector-16A
Noida 201301 (U.P)
Last date for receipt of Application Forms in Ed.CIL: March
Result of Written Examination: May
details of admission of student to various institutes: June/July
Further Details can be had from:
Ph: 0091-120-2515281 (Direct)
:0091-120-2512001 to 006 (EPABX)
Fax: 0091-120-2515485 (Direct)/2515372 (General)
Email:moia@edcil.co.in
Website:www.edcil.co.in;www.educationindia4u.nic.in
Sub details regarding Institutions (Arts/Science/Law) having MOU with Ed.CIL with Institutional Economic Cost(IEC)-(Tentative) and List of NITs and Technically Funded Institutions where admission can be considered can be seen in the above noted website.
Note: These details related to scholarships for the year 2007-08
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India has introduced Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) to study in Higher and technical Institutions in India. Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL), Government of India Enterprise, has been designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the SPDC.
Objective: The objective of the ‘Scholarship programme for Diaspora Children is to provide assistance on merit bases to the children of Diaspora [Persons of India Origin (PIOs) and Non-Residents Indians (NRIs) to study in Higher and Technical Institutions in India.
The courses of study are available in the fields of Engineering/Technology ,Humanities/Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management,Jouranalism,,Hotel Management, Agriculture/Animal Husbandry and Science etc.
scheme: This SPDC is applicable for undergraduate programmes for professional and General courses (except Medical and other related course).
Assistance provided comprise of financial assistance primarily towards tuition fee, admission in select institution and courses , post admission services having concentration of Indian Diaspora where there are 39 countries (These countries and PIOs and NRIs are listed in the Website www.edcil.co.in/www.educationindia4u.nic.in Appendix-A and Appendix B respectively.)
Eligibility:
1) age:17-21 years as on October
2) Residence: Candidate must be a Person of Indian Origin (PIOs) and citizen of any country listed Appendix-A (see website:www.edcil.co.in)(Or) Indian National studying abroad
The Indian Nationals must have had at least 5 years of education in any foreign country listed in Appendix-A during the last 8 years and must pass the qualifying examination(inclusive of 11th and 12th standard or equivalent )from foreign country listed in Appendix-A
3) Academic Qualification: Indian National candidates must have passed the qualifying examination, i.e. Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent from any system of education as recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with requisite subjects at Appendix-A only
candidates must have secured minimum of at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 Point scale or equivalent grades in aggregate of all the subjects in the qualifying examination.
Candidates must have studied the prescribed essential subjects at qualifying examination level to pursue particular course of study. Details in this regard are as appended at Appendix-C
Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing in the qualifying examination in March/April and whose results have not yet been declared, can also apply, if they are otherwise eligible get admission to the Institute only if they will produce all the required testimonials by June.
Selection Procedure: Selection is made on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination and academic qualification.
The Selection test consists of English Language, Reasoning Ability/ Quantitative Abilities and General Awareness of 2 hrs.duration. Examination is that of 12th standard of Indian Education System
admission Assistance: Ed .CIL has an authority to decide the admission of a student on his eligibility and availability of the course thus, no assurances/ commitments are given in this regard.
Each student admitted to the scholarship Programme shall be provided assistance as follows:
1.Financial Assistnace:The assistance shall be available in two categories viz category’A’and category’B’
Category-‘A’
(i) Tentative nos. of Scholarships:5 (five)
(ii) Quantum of Financial Assistance to be provided: Full assistance towards Tuition fee, Hostel fee & other institutional charges etc.(IEC) limited to the maximum of US$ 4500 per annum .Institutional Economic Cost (IEC) consists of tuition fee, hostel fee and other university charges
Category-‘B’
(i) Tentative nos. of Scholarships:95 (ninety five)_(iii_ Quantum of Financial Assistance to be provided
Partial assistance towards: Tuition fee, Hostel fee other institutional charge etc. to the extent of 75% of the total institutional charges (IEC) subject to maximum of US$ 3600 per annum. Institutional Economic Cost (IEC) consists of tuition fee, hostel fee and other university charges
Post Admission Assistance& Monitoring
Following Post admission support will be provided to the admitted students.
a) Assistance on India arrival by way of the reception of the students and their transfer to respective institutes.
b) Co-ordination with the concerned institutions for reception on their arrival
c) Arrangement for orientation to acquaint student with the institute/country. This is provided by the instate or Ed.cIL representative.
d) Regular monitoring of the student’s academic performance in association with the institute about the progress annually/six monthly.
e) Act as local guardian of the students for all their needs, till the completion of their course.
f) Facilitate return of the student to their home country on completion of the course of study.
g) Facilitate the transmission of academic transcripts of student.
Disbursement of Scholarship
The assistance towards institutional fee is remitted directly to the concerned Institution, along with the balance fee deposited by the student/ his or her parents/guarding with Ed.CIL on the annual bais.Each selected student is required to pay the balance fees to Ed.cIL in advance on yearly basis.
The details like eligibility requirement, course fee, and subjects offered etc..(Are given in the Website www.edcil.co.in/www.educationindia4u.nic.in Appendix-C
Students can indicate their choice of institute for study in order of preference.However, students will have to accept the institute finally allocated to them.
Note:
1. The total expenditure likely to be incurred for pursuing various courses of study may be higher than the assistance provided.
2) The expenses in excess of assistance is borne by the candidates or his/ her parents/guardians. It is in the interest of the student to ensure that he has the adequate financial resource to meet these expenses for entire period of study.
3) The liquid assets statement from Bank in the name of parent/student be given as proof.
4) Tentative cost per year is indicated as Appendix-C.Besides this, living expenses of US$ 1500-1800 per annum, depending upon the standard of living is required by each student. The expenses in this reaged is to be borne by the students concerned.
5) The authenticated transcripts of all marks/grades secured in the qualifying examination is to be attached with the application form. The mark sheets downloaded from Internet can also be submitted along with details of Roll No. allotted for appearing in the qualifying examination, name of Examining Board and the URL of the Examining Board’s Website from which it has been downloaded, for advance information.
6) In the case of PIOs, documentary evidence of PIO Status must be enclosed with the application.
Accommodation: Institute have hostel facility and students may be required to reside in the campus.
Medium of Instruction: English is the medium of instruction.
Submission of application form: the prescribed Application Form is included in the Brochure. Completed Original Application Form should be sent to:
The Project Manager (MOIA)
Educational Consultants India Limited ,Noida
[A Government of India Enterprise]
Ed.CIL House 18A,Sector-16A
Noida 201301 (U.P)
Last date for receipt of Application Forms in Ed.CIL: March
Result of Written Examination: May
details of admission of student to various institutes: June/July
Further Details can be had from:
Ph: 0091-120-2515281 (Direct)
:0091-120-2512001 to 006 (EPABX)
Fax: 0091-120-2515485 (Direct)/2515372 (General)
Email:moia@edcil.co.in
Website:www.edcil.co.in;www.educationindia4u.nic.in
Sub details regarding Institutions (Arts/Science/Law) having MOU with Ed.CIL with Institutional Economic Cost(IEC)-(Tentative) and List of NITs and Technically Funded Institutions where admission can be considered can be seen in the above noted website.
Note: These details related to scholarships for the year 2007-08
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