Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP)
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Study: The NFP offers the following options:
Individual fellowships for:
The TU Delft, Faculty of Applied Sciences is offering a scholarship for an outstanding Indian applicant covering all tuition fees, worth approximately € 25,000 for a 2-year MSc programme (2011-2013).
Scholarship Programmes:
Scholarship Offer
The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) offers 2 scholarships:
- one 50% tuition waiver of € 14.500for the fulltime MBA programme.
- one 50% tuition waiver of € 13.000for the fulltime Master in International Finance programme (MIF).
As the tuition fee is higher than the scholarship, students are responsible for the payment of the remaining tuition fee.
https://abs.uva.nl/mbaapplications/apply-online.cfm
Erasmus Mundus Europe Asia Scholarship
EMEA facilitates academic interaction between Europe and India and gives researchers, students and staff the opportunity to attend one of the partner universities via a scholarship covering their expenses.This scholarship programme is for students on undergraduate, master, doctoral and post-doctoral level as well as for university staff in academic or administrative positions, financed by the European Commission.
https://www.erasmus11.org.oas.24hr.se
Scholarships launched by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
ICCR recently decided to launch new schemes for junior scholars and academicians from established universities in The Netherlands.
Other scholarships and financing possibilities
Indian Scholarships:
Inlaks Foundation Scholarship:
Inlaks Scholarships provide the opportunity to young people with exceptional talent in any field to broaden their vision abroad and improve their skills to operate in society, thus making them a future vehicle of change in their environment. The scholarships are of two types: university courses and specific programs.
https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/Inlaks-Scholarship-Abroad.html
Debesh-Kamal Scholarship:
The Debesh-Kamal scholarships are awarded by the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata. They are awarded to Indian students who wish to pursue higher studies or research abroad. The scholarship is for a maximum period of 1 year and the amount is approximately rupees 1 lakh.
To receive an application form, students must apply for a form at the following address:: The Secretary, ?Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park , Kolkata - 700 029?Phone: 033 2464 1303, 466 1235 ?Email : rmic@vsnl.com
https://www.sriramakrishna.org/scholarship.php
LSFI Scholarships:
These scholarships are instituted by the Life Science Foundation India with the objective to encourage scholars to demonstrate their ability and intellectual excellence in their chosen areas of specialization. Every year applications will be invited from outstanding students, working persons for Studying / Training / Visiting at any of the foreign Educational Institutes / Universities / Colleges / Centres. These scholarships are not for attending any Scientific meetings / Conferences overseas.
www.lifescience.org.in
International Scholarships & Fianacial Aid Positions:
https://scholarship-positions.com
Scholarship Announcement site by Ministry of HRD India:
https://www.education.nic.in/announceschol.asp
National Overseas Scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment:
The National Overseas Scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment allocates funds to deserving candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, De- notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers and Traditional Artisans for furthering their educational career in a country outside India.
https://socialjustice.nic.in
The Paul Foundation Scholarships:
The Paul Foundation Scholarships are awarded by the Paul Foundation, established in 2001 by the Apeejay Surrendra Group as a window of opportunity for young scholars eager to pursue intellectual excellence through academic pursuit of higher studies in India and abroad. The Paul Foundation offers scholarships to those Indians who have shown the ability in their specific areas of interest, giving them an opportunity to develop their potential and be recognized as leaders.
www.thepaulfoundation.org
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Scholarship for Higher Studies:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited awards scholarships for higher studies to students of exceptional merit having the desire and the motivation to transcend boundaries in their selected fields of study. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited takes great initiatives in the field of education to award financial grants to students who approach the organization for furthering their educational plans.
Bharat petroleum Corporation Scholarship : https://www.indiaedu.com/scholarship/scholarships-in-india/bharat-petroleum.html
National Overseas Scholarships in Science from Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
The National Overseas Scholarships in Science from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides an opportunity to deserving candidates to pursue higher education in a country outside India, in related fields of Engineering, Technology and Science.
National Overseas Scholarships : https://tribal.nic.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/File863.pdf
J.N.Tata Scholarship: : https://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/about/endowment.aspx
K.C Mahindra Scholarships:
K. C. Mahindra Foundation Trust has invited applications from graduate or equivalent diploma holders for the scholarship of upto Rs. 95000 for schalars who want to do advance studies in Natural Scences or Medicine or Engineering or Business Management or Humanities
K.C Mahindra Scholarship: https://thinkahead.net.in/forum/k.-c.-mahindra-scholarship-2010-post-graduate-studies-in-foreign-country.html
Rotary Foundation Scholarship:
https://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholarships/pages/ridefault.aspx
Besides the forementioned scholarships there are other forms of financing your stay in Holland, such as scholarships for specific study areas or university scholarship. Check with your university, the university where you want to study in Holland and the Grantfinder webpage to be informed about all possibilities.
Tuition fees are reasonable in Holland
Education in Holland is not free, but tuition fees are reasonable. The latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey shows that the cost of living in Amsterdam is modest compared with cities like New York, London, Paris and Beijing.
Working while studying
If you are a foreign student (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) and you have a valid residence permit with the aim to study, you can work alongside your studies. This can be either full-time seasonal work in June, July and August, or part-time work of no more than ten hours a week outside the summer period.
Individual fellowships for:
- short courses
- master’s degree programmes
- PhD studies
Group training for refresher courses
https://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes
The TU Delft, Faculty of Applied Sciences is offering a scholarship for an outstanding Indian applicant covering all tuition fees, worth approximately € 25,000 for a 2-year MSc programme (2011-2013).
Scholarship Programmes:
- Applied Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Life Science & Technology
- Science Education and Communication
- Sustainable Energy Technology
https://www.tnw.tudelft.nl/live/pagina.jsp?id=e1255ec6-f113-4174-8791-e911388bc90c&lang=en
Scholarship Offer
The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) offers 2 scholarships:
- one 50% tuition waiver of € 14.500for the fulltime MBA programme.
- one 50% tuition waiver of € 13.000for the fulltime Master in International Finance programme (MIF).
As the tuition fee is higher than the scholarship, students are responsible for the payment of the remaining tuition fee.
https://abs.uva.nl/mbaapplications/apply-online.cfm
Erasmus Mundus Europe Asia Scholarship
EMEA facilitates academic interaction between Europe and India and gives researchers, students and staff the opportunity to attend one of the partner universities via a scholarship covering their expenses.This scholarship programme is for students on undergraduate, master, doctoral and post-doctoral level as well as for university staff in academic or administrative positions, financed by the European Commission.
https://www.erasmus11.org.oas.24hr.se
Scholarships launched by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
ICCR recently decided to launch new schemes for junior scholars and academicians from established universities in The Netherlands.
- Junior Fellowship
PhD and Post Doctoral research scholars who are keen to carry out field work research activities in India in connection with their existing projects will be eligible for grant of Junior Fellowship. The fellowship will include an allowance of US $ 1000/- per month in addition to international air fare by economy class.
- Academic Visitor Programme (AVP)
Under this programme, reputed academicians will be invited to visit India for a period of 7 - 10 days. The selected academician will be provided single international air fare by economy class with local hospitality and programme in India being arranged by ICCR.
- Study Visits by Indian Scholars Abroad
Under this programme, Indian scholars seeking to pursue attachments with universities in the Netherlands for field/research would be provided US $ 2000 per month along with international air fare by economy class for a period of 3 months by ICCR.
Other scholarships and financing possibilities
Indian Scholarships:
Inlaks Foundation Scholarship:
Inlaks Scholarships provide the opportunity to young people with exceptional talent in any field to broaden their vision abroad and improve their skills to operate in society, thus making them a future vehicle of change in their environment. The scholarships are of two types: university courses and specific programs.
https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/Inlaks-Scholarship-Abroad.html
Debesh-Kamal Scholarship:
The Debesh-Kamal scholarships are awarded by the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata. They are awarded to Indian students who wish to pursue higher studies or research abroad. The scholarship is for a maximum period of 1 year and the amount is approximately rupees 1 lakh.
To receive an application form, students must apply for a form at the following address:: The Secretary, ?Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park , Kolkata - 700 029?Phone: 033 2464 1303, 466 1235 ?Email : rmic@vsnl.com
https://www.sriramakrishna.org/scholarship.php
LSFI Scholarships:
These scholarships are instituted by the Life Science Foundation India with the objective to encourage scholars to demonstrate their ability and intellectual excellence in their chosen areas of specialization. Every year applications will be invited from outstanding students, working persons for Studying / Training / Visiting at any of the foreign Educational Institutes / Universities / Colleges / Centres. These scholarships are not for attending any Scientific meetings / Conferences overseas.
www.lifescience.org.in
International Scholarships & Fianacial Aid Positions:
https://scholarship-positions.com
Scholarship Announcement site by Ministry of HRD India:
https://www.education.nic.in/announceschol.asp
National Overseas Scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment:
The National Overseas Scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment allocates funds to deserving candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, De- notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers and Traditional Artisans for furthering their educational career in a country outside India.
https://socialjustice.nic.in
The Paul Foundation Scholarships:
The Paul Foundation Scholarships are awarded by the Paul Foundation, established in 2001 by the Apeejay Surrendra Group as a window of opportunity for young scholars eager to pursue intellectual excellence through academic pursuit of higher studies in India and abroad. The Paul Foundation offers scholarships to those Indians who have shown the ability in their specific areas of interest, giving them an opportunity to develop their potential and be recognized as leaders.
www.thepaulfoundation.org
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Scholarship for Higher Studies:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited awards scholarships for higher studies to students of exceptional merit having the desire and the motivation to transcend boundaries in their selected fields of study. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited takes great initiatives in the field of education to award financial grants to students who approach the organization for furthering their educational plans.
Bharat petroleum Corporation Scholarship : https://www.indiaedu.com/scholarship/scholarships-in-india/bharat-petroleum.html
National Overseas Scholarships in Science from Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
The National Overseas Scholarships in Science from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides an opportunity to deserving candidates to pursue higher education in a country outside India, in related fields of Engineering, Technology and Science.
National Overseas Scholarships : https://tribal.nic.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/File863.pdf
J.N.Tata Scholarship: : https://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/about/endowment.aspx
K.C Mahindra Scholarships:
K. C. Mahindra Foundation Trust has invited applications from graduate or equivalent diploma holders for the scholarship of upto Rs. 95000 for schalars who want to do advance studies in Natural Scences or Medicine or Engineering or Business Management or Humanities
K.C Mahindra Scholarship: https://thinkahead.net.in/forum/k.-c.-mahindra-scholarship-2010-post-graduate-studies-in-foreign-country.html
Rotary Foundation Scholarship:
https://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholarships/pages/ridefault.aspx
Besides the forementioned scholarships there are other forms of financing your stay in Holland, such as scholarships for specific study areas or university scholarship. Check with your university, the university where you want to study in Holland and the Grantfinder webpage to be informed about all possibilities.
Tuition fees are reasonable in Holland
Education in Holland is not free, but tuition fees are reasonable. The latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey shows that the cost of living in Amsterdam is modest compared with cities like New York, London, Paris and Beijing.
Working while studying
If you are a foreign student (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) and you have a valid residence permit with the aim to study, you can work alongside your studies. This can be either full-time seasonal work in June, July and August, or part-time work of no more than ten hours a week outside the summer period.
Published date : 07 Jan 2011 02:05PM