| The Trust provides grants
for education, which is divided into two components:
Scholarships:
The Trust awards merit scholarships to students
pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate studies
in India. The objective of the programme is to
encourage outstandingly meritorious/deserving
students to pursue academic excellence. Forms
will be issued at the Trust's office only on September
20, 21 and 23, 2010.
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here to read about the criteria for the scholarship
Travel Grants:
Travel grants are provided to the students proceeding
for post-graduate and doctoral studies and for
professionals proceeding for their mid-career
programmes or to attend relevant and meaningful
seminars and conferences abroad.
The grant to students consists of only a partial
international airfare from India to the university
/ organisation abroad. The students proceeding
for fall session (July, August and September)
are requested to submit their personal application
to the Trust, after finalising the university
they intend to join. The last date for applying
to the Trust is May 31 every year. Students proceeding
abroad for the spring session are requested to
contact the Trust three / four months prior to
their departure, after finalising the university.
The grant to professionals offers partial travel
assistance towards return international airfare
and registration fees. Professionals are requested
to apply three / four months prior to their departure.
A travel grant application can be made with the
following documents
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A written application
from the student / professional |
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Statement of purpose
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Updated resume |
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In case of students,
confirmed admission letter from the university
abroad stating details of admission (no email
accepted) |
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In case of professionals,
letter of invitation from organisers (no emails
accepted), along with letter of leave of absence
from employers |
The Trust maintains an egalitarian and professional
approach in granting the various forms of financial
assistance to individuals. Hence it may be noted
that awarding financial assistance to individuals
is at the discretion of the Trust and the decision
made in this respect is final.
Contact:
The Secretary & Chief Accountant
Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Bombay House
Homi Mody Street
Mumbai - 400 001
India
Tel: 022 6665 8282
Fax: 022 6665 8013
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