SHDF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE COURSES - 2009
Up to Rs. 24,000 per year per student plus Incentives to Toppers

RESULT OF WRITTEN TEST HELD ON 14-06-2009 IS AVAILABLE IN DOWNLOAD SECTION, HOME PAGE.

The written test will be held on 14th June, 2009 (Sunday), at the following centres from 12:00 noon to 02:00 PM. (Reporting Time 11:30 AM)

Exam. Centre	Address	Contact Person
AMRITSAR	Computer Department Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bhawan, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab	Dr. Harinder Pal Singh, Medical Officer GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab Ph. No. 2450605 Ext. 3129 (R), 3130 (C)
FARIDKOT	Gurdwara Sahib, Harindra Nagar, Kokapura Road, Faridkot, Punjab	S. Harvinder Singh Ph. No. 09988145499
LUDHIANA	Sikh Missionary Public School, Salem Tabri, Near New Subzi Mandi, Ludhiana, Punjab	Principal, Sikh Missionary Pub. School Ph. No. 2743612 S. Sukhdev Singh, Ph. No. 09855173732 Sukrit, Ph. No. 09855612005
CHANDIGARH	Punjab & Sind Bank, PSB Banking Research & Traning Institute, PSB Zonal Office, Sector 17-B, Chandigarh	S. Narinder Bir Singh Ph. No. 2667803, 09876177803
NEW DELHI	Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.) Nishkam Bhawan, B-Block, Tilak Vihar, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi - 110018	S. Ajit Singh / S. Gurcharan Singh Ph. No. 2833-3377/4477/5577/6677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of the Sikh Human Development Foundation, Inc. U.S.A (SHDF), the Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.), New Delhi invites Applications for Scholarships from students in recognized Colleges and Universities pursuing professional degree & diploma courses, like Engineering, IT, Medical, Nursing, Home Science, Architecture, Agriculture, Business Management, B.Ed., Journalism, CA etc.

Eligibility:(i) Minimum 60% marks in the previous examination; and (ii) average family income not exceeding Rs. 12,500/- per month (Rs. 1,50,000 per year).

Application form and detailed instructions are available on Nishkam website www.nishkam.org. Duly filled in application forms, together with documentary evidence of family income, tuition fees and other refundable and non-refundable charges must reach Nishkam’s office by 30th April, 2008 at Nishkam Bhawan, B-Block, Tilak Vihar, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi – 110018; Ph. No. 2833-3377/4477/5577/6677. Eligible candidates will be required to take a written test in Punjabi & Religion/ Moral Science, to be held simultaneously at New Delhi, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Faridkot and Amritsar on Sunday, June 14, 2009. The date and venue of interview will be notified later.

Note: Students appearing in XII class examination can also apply and take the written test and interview, but the scholarship will be granted, if found eligible, only upon admission to a professional course.

EVERY APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE BECAUSE COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS WILL BE ON EMAIL ONLY.

If you have any questions, e-mail them to nishkam_sewa@bol.net.in and nishkamsewa1984@gmail.com

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Please download Form for Scholarships for Professional/College students (SPCC form 2009) in pdf format from Download section, HOME page

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SHDF SCHOLARSHIPS - 2009

Eligibility Requirements:

	These scholarships are available only for pursuing professional diploma, degree or postgraduate courses in a recognized institution/University. The term professional course includes, but is not limited to, engineering, architecture, information technology, computer science, medical, nursing, pharmacology, home science, education, business management, agriculture, animal husbandry and the like. In case of doubt, check with the Sikh Human Development Foundation, Inc., U.S.A.; e-mail address: gajinderahuja@yahoo.com.
	The applicant must have obtained at least sixty percent marks in the previous year’s examination.
	The gross family income of the applicant must not exceed an average of Rs.12500/- per month (i.e.Rs. 1,50,000 per year).
	The applicant must maintain an active e-mail account for correspondence with Nishkam and SHDF.

How to Apply?

This is a five step process.

First	Obtain the prescribed Application Form, which is available at Nishkam’s website www.nishkam.org. For more details, contact 2833-3377/4477/5577/6677 (Scholarship Division). Nishkam’s e-mail address is nishkam_sewa@bol.net.in and nishkamsewa1984@gmail.com
Second	Obtain/assemble necessary documentation to be submitted with the application. This would include (a) certification from the college/university in the prescribed form about (a) candidate’s moral character and conduct; (b) itemized cost of studies like tuition fees, refundable charges, non-refundable charges etc.; (c) marks obtained in at least two most recent examinations and position obtained in each class; (d) gross family income in the institution’s records; (e) last year’s attendance record. In addition, obtain documentation for (i) proof of family income, like income tax return, employer’s certificate, certificate from revenue official for farmers stating acreage owned/leased, whether irrigated or unirrigated and income therefrom; (ii) copies of receipts for the fees and other charges paid to the institution; (iii) copies of all academic and other certificates; and (iv) a short write up in response to question number 12 (justification for grant of scholarship) in the application form.
Third	Fill up the application, fully and completely, and send it, together with attested photocopies of all certificates and receipt of fees paid, so as to reach Nishkam office in New Delhi (by mail or delivered personally) before April 30, 2009. Nishkam's postal address is: Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.), Nishkam Bhavan, B-Block, Tilak Vihar, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi- 110018. Phone No. 2833-3377/4477/5577/6677.
Fourth	Appear, at your own expense, in a written Punjabi and Moral Science test to be conducted by Nishkam (time and place will be notified separately) at one of the designated centers (Amritsar, Ludhiana, Faridkot, Chandigarh and New Delhi) on Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Fifth	And, appear for interview, at your own expense, date and venue to be notified by Nishkam later.

Last Date for Receipt of Applications is April 30, 2009.

NOTE: Applications are liable to be summarily rejected if they are incomplete, have vague or imprecise answers, and/or lack full documentation or lack an e-mail address.

Disbursement of Scholarships: Nishkam would disburse the approved scholarship amount, in one or more installment as appropriate, by a bank demand draft, directly to the student’s home address.

NISHKAM SIKH WELFARE COUNCIL (REGD.)
NISHKAM BHAWAN, B-BLOCK, TILAK VIHAR,
TILAK NAGAR NEW DELHI – 110018
PH. NO. 2833-3377/4477/5577/6677
EMAIL: nishkam_sewa@bol.net.in and nishkamsewa1984@gmail.com
Website: www.nishkam.org  Syllabus for Written Test

The test consists of following two papers:

Paper	Duration	Max. Marks
Paper I - Elementary Test in Punjabi Language	30 Minutes	40
Paper II - Religious & Moral Studies	90 Minutes	60

Paper I:	Elementary Test in Punjabi Language will contain questions from grammar, sentence making etc. No book is prescribed. The students will have to prepare by self-study.
Paper II:	Religious & Moral Studies will be set out of two books namely:- (i) Naitik Sikhya by Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle (ii) Japuji Sahib – Swal Jawab by Sukrit

Note: Minimum 50% marks are required to be scored in each of the above two papers to become eligible for the interview.

 

 

Prescribed Books available at... The books are available at the following addresses on payment basis: - Centre Address Timings Amritsar Dr. H.P. Singh Health Centre, Guru Nanak Dev UniversityAmritsar, Punjab Phone No. 0183-2460605 Ext. 3130 From 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Chandigarh S. Narinder Bir Singh Gurmat Parsar Bhawan, Chhaju Majra Road, Opp. Sunny Enclave, Mundi, Kharar Distt. Mohali, Punjab Phone No. 09876177803 From 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Monday to Saturday) Faridkot S. Harvinder Singh C/O District ManagerHouse Fed, Punjab 105, Harinder Nagar Near Hotel Trumph Plaza Faridkot, Punjab OR H.No. 11/1575, Street No. 3 R, Dogar Basti Near Gurdwara Baba Nam Dev ji, Faridkot Punjab Phone No. 09988145499   From 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Monday to Friday) Ludhiana Sukrit #3454, Phase – 2, Dugri Ludhiana, Punjab Phone No. 09855612005 Contact Person: S. Urwinder Singh From 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday to Saturday) Jammu Bachpan ETT College C/O S. Jagmohan Singh Opposite J.K. CT Scan, Satwari Chowk, Jammu Phone No. 09898597935 From 10:00 to 02:00 PM (Monday to Saturday) New Delhi Nishkam Sikh Welfare Council (Regd.) Nishkam Bhawan, B-Block, Tilak Vihar, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi – 110018 Phone No. 2833-3377/4477/5577 Contact Person: Ms. Surinder Kaur From 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)