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Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Student Excellence Awards

The purpose of this award is to assist undergraduate and graduate students further their study of India and prepare them for a career in an India related field. Awards will be provided to students with high academic achievements who can clearly demonstrate how the award will contribute to their knowledge of India and how this knowledge will contribute to their long-term career goals. Eligible disciplines include Indian culture, history, religion, arts, social and economic development and the human dimension of science and technology.

Value:

$2,000

Five awards will be distributed in 2011. Two awards will be distributed to undergraduates and three awards will be distributed to graduate students.

Eligibility:

• Citizens or permanent residents of Canada
• Students registered in the last two years of undergraduate study or graduate (masters, doctoral) study at a Canadian University during the 2010-2011 academic year
• Students registered in a programme with a substantial India Studies component

Application Requirements:

• A completed application form
• One copy of official transcripts of all post-secondary studies in a sealed envelope
• One copy of proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status (copy of passport, birth certificate or permanent residency card)
• Two letters of reference in sealed envelopes with the referees initials on the seal. At least one reference must be from an academic instructor. Please provide the referee guidelines to your references.
• All application requirements must be sent by post in one envelope to:
  The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
  1402 Education Tower
  2500 University Drive NW
  Calgary AB T2N 1N4
• One electronic copy of the application form and the resume must be sent to apply.shastri@ucalgary

Evaluation Criteria:

An adjudicating committee will review the applications and determine the successful applications based upon the following marking system:

1. Academic excellence (10 points)
   • Does the applicant clearly demonstrate that they work hard and take their studies seriously?
2. Relevance of program of study (10 points)
   • Does the applicant’s area of study have clear relevance to India?
3. Planned use of the grant (20 points)
   • Does the applicant clearly demonstrate that they will use the grant funds to further their study of India and a career related to India?

Application Deadline:

Competition is closed. 2011 Awards will be notified by April 30th, 2011.

Application Form:

Application Form

Report Form:

Grant recipients are to submit a report by December 31, 2011 describing how their studies, research, or overall experience has increased their knowledge and expertise on India and assisted in their career and/or personal growth.

Contact:

For more information, please contact the Calgary office.

Shastri Calgary Office
Education Tower 1402
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Phone: (403) 220-7467
Fax: (403) 289-0100
Email: sici@ucalgary.ca

Funding:

Funding for the Student Excellence Award comes from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).