TRAVEL GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER STUDIES IN THE U.S.

Indo-American Society is a non-political, non-profit making, and non-sectarian Society. Since its inception in 1959, it has been actively involved in promoting goodwill, understanding, friendship, and co-operation between the peoples of India and the United States of America.

For the year 2009 the following 2 travel grants and scholarships have been announced:

IAS Travel Grant (Rs. 40,000/- for any subject)
IAS Travel Grant (Rs. 40,000/- for any subject)

One Travel Grant is reserved for Indo-American Society members and/or their children and corporate members, their employees and children.
One Travel Grant is reserved for Non- IAS members.

Terms And Conditions
1. Eligibility:

  • Students must have secured a good percentage/grade at their graduation levels.
  • Students must have admissions to pursue Graduation/ Post Graduation or equivalent or higher    degree in the U.S., preferably from a reputed university
  • In the case of non-IAS members, the applicants must be Greater Mumbai residents for the last    five years and have a degree from a University in Mumbai

    • 2. The following categories of students are not eligible:

  • who have had the opportunity of studying abroad previously.
  • who are already studying abroad.
  • who are employed.

    • 3. All corporate members of the Indo-American Society can put this or a suitable notice on their     notice boards or send a circular to their employees to inform them of this benefit.

    4. Application forms can be obtained from June 1, 2009 to June 15, 2009 at the IAS Office on     payment of Rs.100, between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (except holidays).

    5. All Applications should reach the IAS office no later than 5:00 pm on June 18, 2009. For the     Reserved seat a photocopy of the membership card should be attached to the     application form before submitting. No forms will be accepted without a photocopy of the     membership card.

    6. The Chairman, Travel Grants and Scholarship Subcommittee, will scrutinize the forms. The main     criteria for selection will be percentage of marks and academic brilliance. In the case of a tie, the     following criteria will be considered:

    1. The family income of the applicant’s parents. Students whose family income does not exceed Rs.1,20,000/- a year will be given priority over others.
    2. Other scholarships or grants received by the student.

    7. Applicants who fail to give full details, as required, will not be considered.

    8. After the initial screening of the applications, candidates will be called for an interview.

    9. The Travel Grants/Scholarships will be given by cheque in Indian rupees to the selected applicants     by the end of June 2009.

    10. There is no commitment from IAS that these Travel Grants/ Scholarships will be a continuing       feature.

    11. The IAS Managing Committee reserves the right to change the rules and regulations pertaining       to these programmes.

    12. All correspondence on the subject should be addressed to Mr. Vinod Parekh, Chairman, Travel       Grants and Scholarship Subcommittee, Indo-American Society, Kitab Mahal, 5. D. Sukhadwala       Marg, Fort, Mumbai.