Narotam sekhsaria scholarship
Mr. Narotam Sekhsaria, an inspiring Indian entrepreneur with a strong social commitment has set up the non-profit organization, The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation in 2002. The vision and mission of this organization are focused on employment generation, education and health activities through their organization and also by partnerships with other organizations.
The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships for higher studies is one of those activities nursed by the foundation. The objective of this loan scholarship is to enable excellent students to pursue education in the top colleges of India and to study abroad in the universities of the USA, UK, Australia, etc.
The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Programme has been specially designed for students of academic excellence who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions in India or abroad. It is a merit based interest – free loan scholarship, which is awarded to a select few, who meet the high standards defined by the Foundation.
Beyond financing education to nurturing professional growth.
Our scholarship programme goes beyond mere financial support. We have a more holistic approach to education, and believe that our responsibility to our scholars does not end with selection, but continues through their studies and professional life. Through our mentoring programme we aim to nurture a group of young professionals and groom them to become leaders and entrepreneurs in their field, with a keen sense of values and ethics.
Each of the selected scholars is assigned a mentor to guide them in their development as professionals, and motivate them to strive for excellence. We expect that in the long run, those we mentor will take on the role of mentoring the next generation of scholars. Through our mentoring programme we aim to create a community of scholars, where every member can draw on each other’s strengths and knowledge.
Benefits:
Benefit from an interest-free loan that only requires you to showcase your calibre.
Eligibility Criteria
● Indian nationals, residing in India
● Students below 30 years of age as on January 31, 2021
● Graduates of an accredited Indian University (students in the final year of the degree course, or those awaiting results are also eligible)
● Students planning to pursue postgraduate studies at top ranking institutions from Fall 2021
● Students who have applied and are awaiting an acceptance from the university are also eligible to apply. The award of scholarship is subject to securing admission
Application Process
For every academic year, the foundation of the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships invites the aspirants to apply for post-graduation programs in January. To apply for the scholarship, there is a short registration process.
Step 1: Register online through the registration portal of the official website.
Step 2: While registering, the login credentials will be generated for each applicant. The applicant must log in using the email address and password created while registering.
Step 3: The applicant needs to pay the application fee of INR 500. The payment modes available are Net Banking and Demand Draft addressing the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Foundation.
Once registered, the applicant needs to login using the credentials provided to apply and check the progress of their application.
Note: Application fees are non-refundable and incomplete applications are considered as rejected and the deadline for applying closes in mid-March.
Documents Required for Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
The application process is completely online hence no other forms of applications are accepted by the foundation. The following documents are required to be uploaded by the applicants as a part of the application process:
● Attested copies of the transcripts and the mark sheets of the applicant.
● Acceptance letter of the institution they are enrolling to.
● Attested copies of the mark sheets of any qualifying examination like GRE, GATE, GMAT, CAT, etc.
● Reference letters.
● Any document demonstrating the awards of any other scholarship or fees waiver.
● Newest income tax returns of guardians.
● Attested copy of the applicant’s passport.
Note: In addition to the aforesaid records, the governing bodies may ask for additional details to verify the provided documents.
Selection Process
The selection procedure of the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships takes place between March and April. The evaluation process of the applicants is carried out by the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation. Here are the steps of the selection procedure:
● Phase 1: Candidates are shortlisted for the next round of the selection based on their merits.
● Phase 2: The listed candidates are requested to provide a set of the necessary documents for the second shortlisting process.
● Phase 3: The applicants appearing in the final shortlist are required to attend a personal interview session during May-June.
● Phase 4: The beneficiary of the scholarships are notified about their success by the end of June.
Students are selected based on the interview round which is the final round of the selection process. In this session, the applicants need to show their will to accept the award and their dedication to prove themselves through their studies.
