Teach For India Fellowship 2017
Two-year, full-time paid fellowship in which promising graduates and professionals are placed as full-time teachers in under-resourced and low-income schools in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. Fellows will have to teach children from Class II to VIII.
Eligibility: Graduates and professionals.
Application: Online only.
Prizes and rewards: A monthly stipend of Rs. 17,500 and housing allowance ranging from Rs. 5,500 to Rs. 10,000.
Deadline: February 7
Website: http://www.b4s.in/plus/TFI777
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation National Essay Competition Scheme
The aim of the competition is to encourage writing on social issues, among the school and college students and arouse their interest in Dr.Ambedkar’s thoughts on fundamental social issues. This year’s topics include Ambedkar’s views on nation and nationalism and the personality of Dr. B.R Ambedkar, his social environment, his education or western thoughts. Those interested have to write an essay on any one topic in either Hindi or English.
Eligibility: Two categories: Class IX to XII school students and college students.
Application: By post
Prizes and rewards: Twelve winning essays will receive a cash prize of Rs.10,000 to 1 lakh and citations.
Deadline: February 10
Website:http://www.b4s.in/plus/DAF3
Internshala Career Scholarship for Girls 2017
This is an academic scholarship with an objective to recognise a girl who has fought against all odds to pursue a career of her dreams in any field (academics, sports, arts, and so on).
Eligibility: Any girl between the age of 17 and 23 years with a career objective.
Application: Online only
Prizes and rewards: Cash prize of Rs. 25,000
Deadline: January 31
Website:http://www.b4s.in/plus/ICS5
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