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IndianOil Scholarships Scheme for 2007-08 announced 450 Scholarships to be awarded on merit-cum-means basis
New Delhi   01-Sep-2007
Indian Oil Corporation Limited - India's largest commercial enterprise and the No.1 Indian Company in Fortune 'Global 500' listing - has announced 450 Scholarships for meritorious students all over India, under the IndianOil Scholarships Scheme for the academic year 2007-08. As part of IndianOil's social responsibility programme, the scheme provides for attractive scholarships to bright students selected on 'merit-cum-means' basis. For the academic year 2007-08, 450 scholarships covering the first year students of 10+ / ITI, Engineering, MBBS and MBA, will be formally announced through newspaper advertisements inviting applications under the Scholarships Scheme. Out of the total 450 scholarships, 250 scholarships for 10+/ ITI students will be on zonal basis @ Rs. 1000/- per month for two years. Engineering (100) and MBBS (40) students will be awarded scholarships @ Rs. 2000/- per month for four years, while MBA (60) students shall be entitled to a scholarship amount of Rs.2000/- per month for a duration of two years. As part of the scheme, special encouragement is being given to girl students, physically challenged students, and students from J&K as well as the Northeast States. The last date for submitting the application form is 30th September, 2007. Complete details, including the scholarship application form for downloading, are also available on IndianOil's corporate website <a href=http://www.iocl.com class=normallink>www.iocl.com</a>. In addition to postal submission of downloaded forms, application forms can also be submitted directly online at <a href=http://www.epostbag.com class=normallink>www.epostbag.com </a> Please visit the corporate website for further details.