Aditya Birla Scholarships

Aditya Birla Scholarships

Scholarships
About the Scholarship Instituted in 1999, this aspirational scholarship extends to the country’s top scholars from 22 premier institutes: the IITs, BITS Pilani, the IIMs, XLRI and premier law colleges such as The National Law School University, Bangalore; Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad; National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata; The Gujarat National Law University; The National Law University, Jodhpur. While the Aditya Birla Group provides an excellent opportunity to the scholars to network with the leadership team of the Group, the scholars are most welcome to work with us, should they qualify. The scholarship package is INR 3 lakh per annum for the IIMs, INR 1 lakh per annum for the IITs and INR 1.75 lakh for the law colleges. On the Aditya Birla Group Scholarship roster are 635 scholars.…
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Financing Your Higher Studies in the U.S.

Financing Your Higher Studies in the U.S.

Education, Finance, Webinars
Are you wondering how to finance your higher education in the United States? Do you want to learn more about evaluating and managing finances, financial aid, and loans? With the right amount of planning and research, pursuing a U.S. higher education is affordable. U.S. institutions offer a variety of programs with a range of tuitions and fees, and there are many ways to plan for your education. Attend this free in-person session to gain insight into managing and funding your higher studies in the United States. Session:   Financing Your Higher Studies in the United States Date:       Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Time:       2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Venue:     U.S. Consulate General, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai Please note that this session is for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Parents are also welcome to join,…
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ECA’s Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program will now be accepting applications from young community leaders in India for the first time!  

Internships
ECA’s Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program will now be accepting applications from young community leaders in India for the first time!     Applications must be submitted online at https://cee.irex.org/ by Wednesday, November 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT please feel free to share this link with eligible candidates. Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program -  Sponsored by ECA (https://eca.state.gov/) and supported in its implementation by IREX, the CEE Program supports emerging community leaders, ages 21-28, from around the world working at the nexus of public, private, and non-profit sectors to address issues of public concern and improve the quality of community. CEE fellows participate in a three-month exchange in the United States where they work with a host organization. During their practicum experience, CEE fellows work directly with U.S. community-based organizations focused on addressing similar civil society issues. Fellows…
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On Planning Where to Study – October 30, 2022

On Planning Where to Study – October 30, 2022

Education
Watch on YouTube Here - https://youtu.be/srs15sX8m6Y Dear Ones, Please join us for the WZCC-ZFN webinar on 30 October 2022. The  mission of the World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) in partnership with Zarathushti faculty in academia is to empower Zarathushti students to learn how maximise the nexus between creation of economic, cultural, and intellectual value.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81091607147 Meeting ID: 810 9160 7147 Passcode: 531766 Sunday, 30 Oct 2022 9:30 AM EST, 1:30 PM UK, 7.00 PM IST, 9:00 PM HK ZFN MISSION: Facilitate Zarathushti youth, through higher and specialized education, to pursue careers in industry, government, and academia as business entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, and knowledge entrepreneurs.    ZFN Webinars:  Conversations to help Zoroastrian youth with support of their parents to attain higher and specialized education.    This initiative is supported by R.D. Sethna Scholarship Funds. https://www.rdsethnascholarships.org/       
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US College Admissions: 10 myths about application process of US universities

Education
From certain boards having an advantage, to SAT’s being optional – educational consultant Viral Doshi debunks 10 misconceptions regarding US college admissions. Mumbai’s go-to and best-known education consultant Viral Doshi bust a few myths about drafting a successful application for an American university (Studying abroad holds great promise for opportunities, experiences and more. But the process to secure admissions comes with questions. What are the scholarship opportunities for international students? What are colleges looking for? What makes an application stand out? Is going abroad an opportunity for a select few? Today, we have Mumbai’s go-to and best-known education consultant Viral Doshi bust a few myths about drafting a successful application for an American university.) — Viral Doshi In the last 10 years, I have seen a jump of over 200%…
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Writing an Effective Application Essay and Statement of Purpose

Writing an Effective Application Essay and Statement of Purpose

Education
You have shortlisted your top U.S. universities and now it is time to assemble your applications. The application essay and statement of purpose are useful tools to present yourself to U.S. universities.  They are also critical to the success of your application.   Attend this free virtual session to learn the essentials of writing winning application essays and statements of purpose.   Session: Writing an Effective Application Essay and Statement of Purpose Date:    Friday, October 14, 2022 Time:    6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.   Registration link:      https://tinyurl.com/writinganeffectiveapplications   (After registering, you will receive a link to join)   Please note that this session is for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.   For any queries, please write to NagraSK@state.gov
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