*ISRO Summer Camp*

Education
If any of you kids or your relatives kids studying in 9th or above standards and are interested in science and space, can take part in summer camp organized by ISRO under the  name YUVIKA from May 11- May 22. You can enroll online from Feb 3 to Feb 24. For further details visit www.isro.gov.in.   If selected the kid can opt to report at ISRO centers located in Ahmedabad /Bengaluru /Shillong/ Trivandrum. https://www.isro.gov.in/update/22-jan-2020/young-scientist-programme-2020-%E2%80%93-online-registration
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Summer@King’s 2020 scholarships

Education, Scholarships
How would you like to spend your summer in London with a Scholarship from Kings College? Ideal opportunity for our youth. Take the initiative. Make something happen. Good Luck Undergraduate Summer School King’s College London Summer Programmes is offering 8 tuition fee scholarships to bright students from around the globe to study on our 2020 Undergraduate Summer School. The Summer@King’s scholarship covers the 2020 tuition fee of £1,800 and the application deadline is 13 April 2020. Who are we looking for? If you like expressing your thoughts and are able to present and synthesize your thinking in a video blog, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for bright candidates from anywhere in the world who are passionate about thinking, learning and communicating. All applicants must fulfil our standard academic…
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Financing Your Higher Studies in the U.S. — Jan 17, 2020 (Free #StudyInTheUS session hosted by the U.S. Consulate)

Education, Finance
Are you wondering how to finance your higher education in the United States? Want to learn more about evaluating and managing finances, financial aid, and loans? The cost of living and studying varies across the United States. With the right amount of planning and research, pursuing a U.S. higher education can be made affordable. When looking into studying in the United States, evaluating your finances should be one of the first things to do. U.S. institutions offer a variety of programs with a wide array of tuition and fees. There are many opportunities to superbly plan for our education. Attend the free session that will give you an insight to better manage and fund your higher studies in the U.S. Session:   Financing Your Higher Studies in the United States Date:       Friday, January 17,…
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Funding Opportunity: Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research to address global development challenges

Education, Finance
The Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program is a competitive awards program that invites scientists in developing countries to apply for funds to support research and capacity-building activities on topics of importance to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and conducted in partnership with select U.S. Government-supported agencies. The program is implemented by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine through USAID support. The program is currently inviting pre-proposals (due February 10, 2020) for projects up to three years in duration and $100,000 per year (depending on focus area) that will lead to development-related policy or programmatic change from applicants in the following specific countries or regions or working on the following topical areas: Multiple Countries/ Any Development-Related Research Multiple Countries/ Advanced Digital Tools…
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Mock Admission Committee for admission to US Universities

Education
Do you know that U.S. universities follow a holistic approach of admitting students, and do not accept students based on their academic records alone?  Are you wondering how the admissions committee at a U.S. university reviews your application packet? The Mock Admission Committee encourages students to explore a variety of factors that are weighed by an admissions committee at a U.S. university when making decisions to admit, wait-list or deny a student admission to a particular college or university. During the mock admissions simulation students review the basics of the college-admission process in a group-oriented, hands-on activity. Participants will be divided into small groups and will play the role of admissions officers. Each group will be given a set of “students” and will decide which students will be admitted to…
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Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

Education
Program Details: Global UGRAD is a fully-funded scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university.  Participants are emerging leaders committed to their home communities.  During the Program, Global UGRAD participants challenge themselves to explore U.S. society, culture, and academic learning.  They also participate in community service and enhance their professional skills. UGRAD participants with an interest in the following fields of study: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) may apply. Students should be preferably in their first or second year of a degree program. Deadline: December 31st, 2019   For application information and instructions, please visit www.worldlearning.org/ugrad
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Columbia University’s Graduate School Fair

Education
Thinking about postgraduate education and planning to study abroad? We invite you to learn about Columbia University’s highly-selective, world-class graduate degree programs in the Department of Statistics, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Mailman School of Public Health, and the School of Professional Studies at Information Sessions in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru. The Information Sessions will give interested students, parents, professors, counselors and working professionals the opportunity to learn more about advanced studies at Columbia University, with its distinct academic, social and cultural learning environment in the heart of New York City. The sessions will cover information on application processes, academic offerings within programs, student life and extra-curricular activities, internship and professional opportunities, along with details on the Ivy League institution’s distinguished faculty and global alumni network. Registrations are…
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Fali Chothia Scholarships

Education, Finance
The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust is accepting applications for its 29th annual scholarship awards. Scholarships are open to Zoroastrian students in North America enrolled in four-year or graduate-level programs. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activity and community service. They are given as outright gifts or no- and low-interest loans. The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust was established in 1988 under the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington, Inc. (ZAMWI). The Trust provides scholarships to deserving Zoroastrian students enrolled in universities in North America, regardless of their country of origin. Applications may be downloaded from: https://zamwi.org/fcc
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Pune, Sept 14 — U.S. University Alumni Fair hosted by U.S. Consulate & EdUSA

Education
Are you or someone you know interested in pursuing higher studies in the United States?  Would you like to learn more about U.S. universities from Indian alumni who studied in the United States?  Want to learn more about the university application process, admissions tests, or how to apply for a U.S. student visa? These questions and more will be answered at the U.S. University Alumni Fair at Taj Blue Diamond, Pune on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  The Fair will be hosted by the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai in association with the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) Mumbai’s EducationUSA office.  Entry to the Fair is free, and the event is open to all. At the event, you will be able to: Interact with Indian alumni of U.S. universities Communicate with EducationUSA advisers from USIEF Speak with…
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Scholarships for University of Oklahoma

Education, Finance, Scholarships
ZOROASTRIAN FACULTY NETWORK in collaboration with R. D. SETHNA SCHOLARSHIP FUND invites Applications from Indian Zoroastrian students for grant of Loan Scholarships for the next academic year starting August 2020 for a two years Master’s Program in Engineering culminating in a Doctorate Degree.  The first Scholar would be admitted to the University of Oklahoma, USA provided he/she meets with the criteria of the University and the Selection Committee. The Scholar will be under the mentorship of Professor Farrokh Mistree in the areas of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or data sciences. The Scholar would be selected after an intense interview, scrutiny and will be mentored based on their academic performance, constructive service to the Zoroastrian community in the past and their spirit of selflessness to make a meaningful difference in the…
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