NHFDC announced 1500 scholarship for disabled students

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The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation ( NHDFC ) announced 1500 scholarship for disabled students. This was announced during the Foundation day of IGNOU ( Indira Gandhi National Open University ). Under this scheme a students with hearing and vision problem will also be provided help. The scholarship scheme is available from the current academic year.
It includes total fee reimbursement, books, stationery allowance and maintenance allowance. This scholarship scheme is also applicable to distance education universities like Ignou. It will also benefit PhD and Mphil students.

Educational Testing Service awarding scholarship worth 70,000 USD to 10 Indian Students

Educational Testing Service (ETS) has launched the TOEFL Scholarship Program for Indian Students. 10 Scholarships worth 70,000 USD will be awarded to students. Indian students can apply for the Scholarship by applying for the undergraduate or graduate program for the academic year 2012. Four Scholarships worth 10,000 USD will be awarded for study at a college or university situated in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States of America. Rest six scholarship worth 5, 000 USD will be awarded for study at any college or university located in the TOEFL directory.

Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam 2011 going to be held in November

Aakash National Talent hunt exam is going to be held on 27th November 2011 ( Stage I ) and Stage II on 25th November 2011. Eligibility criteria is Class X studying students. Aakash Insttute is a brand name in the field of IIT-JEE & AIEEE coaching. To avail 100 % scholarship apply for the exam. A student can fill up the form and post it before 20th November 2011 or submit the form at the center before 23rd November 2011. For more information visit - http://www.aakashinstitute.com/anthe/ By Rashmi Priya

Government launches interest subsidy on Educational loans

Government launched the scheme Shiksha ka Haq under which every child was entitled to quality education. Now it is subsidy on educational loans. It is really a great move by the government, with the increase in cost of living it is really difficult for the family with limited means to educate their child. Now with the launch of this subsidy a lot of avenues are open for students willing to study technical and professional courses.

IGNOU honoring Azim Premji Foundation

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will award Rajiv Gandhi International Prize for Technology in Education to Azim Premji Foundation on September 28, 2011. The award will be presented by the Union Minister for Human Resource and Development and Communications and IT, Mr. Kapil Sibal to its founder Mr Azim premji, chairman of Wipro. The prize consist of Rs 5 Lac cash and citation. A great move by Azim Premji foundation for good elementary education. This will open and broaden minds of students to new learning's and changes in the global scenario. By Rashmi Priya

Volkswagen‘s apprenticeship program in India

Volkswagen‘s Group has launched mechatronics apprenticeship program at Pune, India. The program will provide employability in production, maintenance, planning, quality assurance and research and development. According to John Chacko “ This will provide industry ready working force”. I feel it to be a great initiative that will help in bridging the Education Employ-ability gap and make students workable from day one of joining the company. More such programs should be launched by other companies to increase employment and practical knowledge of students.

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