IFUWA Women’s Scholarships

Indian Federation of University Women's Associations (IFUWA) is a non-profit, non governmental organization (NGO), without party, political or religious bias affiliated to the International Federation of University Women (IFUW).

Dr. Bina Roy Memorial Research Fellowship,IFUWA

Purpose: To provide a Fellowship for doctoral and post doctoral studies and research being carried on in any of the Indian Universities.

Fields: Science, Technology and Humanities

Value: Rs. 36,000/-

Eligibility:

  • Open to post graduates carrying on doctoral or post doctoral research in any of the Indian Universities.
  • The candidate must be member of the University Women's Associations of IFUWA. Direct members of IFUWA are also eligible to apply.

    Conditions:

  • Restricted to doctoral or post doctoral Research.
  • Stipend to be paid in three parts; one, - third at the commencement of the fellowship and one third after six months only after submission of a progress report by the research guide.
  • The final installment will be paid after the submission of the thesis at the university.
  • Scholarship tenable up to 2 to 3 years (Completion of Project for Post doctoral/or thesis for doctoral degree.)

    Amy Rustomjee International Scholarship, WGU Mumbai

    Number: One per year.

    Purpose: Scholarship for advanced research

    Eligibility: Open to women with post-graduate degrees and proof of ability to carry out research in Mumbai, India.

    Recipient is provided free accommodation and partially free board in the Women Graduates Union's hostel for working women.

    In addition a small cash stipend is provided. The award does not cover travel or any other incidental expenses.

    Deadline: None

    Sarojini Naidu Memorial Scholarship, UWA Delhi

    Purpose:

    Scholarship for post-graduate study or research in Delhi, to encourage foreign scholars to undertake a course of study on Indian culture and women's development.

    Eligibility:

    Women graduates of recognized foreign universities, who have obtained admission to study or research at the post-graduate level in the University of Delhi , Jamia Millia Islamia University or Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India.

    An applicant must be a member of a National Federation or Association, or an independent member, of the IFUW.

    Course:

    Any course or discipline bearing a special reference to India and Women's studies.

    Application deadline: December 31 (and every third year thereafter).

    Scholarship Amount: Rs. 30,000/-

    To be granted only on receiving proof of admission to University of Delhi , Jamia Millia Islamia University or Jawaharlal Nehru University, for study or research work at the post-graduate level.

    For more information and application, visit: IFUWA Women’s Scholarships