Established in 1919, the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) is one of the oldest philanthropic institutions in India, and has played a pioneering role in changing traditional ideas of charity. The Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust, formed in 1974, works together with SRTT to bestow grants.
The Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai, offers one-year scholarships at the Masters’ level for students who wish to study in the UK or two-year scholarships in the USA in the broad field of Development Studies, with special focus on Developmental Economics, Public Health or Science-Technology-Society (STS) Studies.
The scholarship aims to provide opportunities for young people to study and train in a set of academic disciplines with direct relevance to India’s future needs.
Eligibility:
Indian nationals, domiciled in India, with an excellent academic track record with some evidence of extra-curricular achievement. Candidates with work experience in the selected field of study may be preferred. Confirmed admission in the UK or USA for any academic course of study in the broad area of Development Studies. The course should be offered full-time in the UK or USA and not online or by distance learning.
Last date to apply: 20th June, 2011
Download the below attachment for application form
Contact Details:
Sir Ratan Tata Trust,
Bombay House,
Sir Homi Mody Street,
Fort, Mumbai - 400 001
Tel: (022)-6665 8282
email: srttmh@tata.com
Website: http://srtt.org
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