The Paul Foundation invites applications from outstanding graduates and postgraduates of Indian Universities for scholarships to study in India and overseas at top ranked Universities, Institutes, centres in their chosen areas of specialization.

The scholarships will be awarded to students aspiring to excel and to lead. The purpose is to make a difference by encouraging and stimulating outstanding scholars, who have demonstrated ability and intellectual excellence, to produce thoughtful and thought-provoking work and who can, in turn, contribute to making a difference to society.

The scholarships are open for academic courses through taught programmes that contribute positively to building a learning and knowledge society. The choice of subjects is diverse, but not all-inclusive.

Eligibility: Candidates must hold a first class degree at the undergraduate or/and postgraduate levels and must have submitted their applications to the universities of their choice at the time of applying to The Paul Foundation. Candidates in their final year with exceptional results may also apply. Candidates must be below 30 years of age on November 1, 2003 and resident in India.

Scholarships will be awarded in full or in part to cover academic, living and travel expenses for a maximum of two years.

Application forms can be obtained by post by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope of Rs 10 to The Paul Foundation, Apeejay House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata 700016.

Forms can also be downloaded from the web site: www.thepaulfoundation.org

Important Dates:
Last date to obtain application forms: February 15, 2004.
Last date for receipt for completed application forms: February 28, 2004.

For details and application forms, write to The Paul Foundation, 15 Park Street, Kolkata 700016. Phones: 033-22295455 to 22295458. Website: www.thepaulfoundation.org