Shardashish Interschool Fellowship

Scholarship Overview

The Shardashish Interschool Fellowship is presented with the aid of Columbia University in the USA. The Shardashish Interschool Fellowship is made feasible via the generous support of the UNM (Uttambhai Nathalal Mehta) Foundation. The UNM Foundation is committed to expanding academic possibilities at any level. Believing that education and health are cornerstones of societal improvement, mainly in a developing country Like India, the UNM Foundation expends vast resources in both these regions. The Shardashish fellowship at Columbia University intends to make the best international academic opportunities available to vibrant and dedicated college students who are economically challenged. Beneficiaries of “Shardashish” (blessings of Mother of Knowledge) should push their existing barriers to acquire and excel. Shardashish fellows expect that they will maximize their learning opportunities and once successful will pay it forward, by enabling others.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Columbia University in United States of America. This scholarship is applicable for the following:

1) Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (5 programs) –

• Master of Arts in Biotechnology
• Master of Arts in Mathematics of Finance
• Master of Arts in Statistics
• Master of Arts in Economics
• Master of Arts in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology

2) The Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (MS programs only) –

• in any engineering discipline

3) School of International and Public Affairs (1 program) –

• Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy

Scholarship amount details

• Max scholarship per student: USD 50000
• Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.08
• Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
• The maximum amount for any individual fellow is USD 50,000 for one year. The award can be applied to tuition and fees.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

Each school has a different application process. Please review the below instructions to ensure your application is submitted correctly.

School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

• Please download and fill out the Shardashish Interschool Application Form as well as the Shardashish Interschool Fellowship Needs Assessment Form. Save the documents as a single PDF and submit them directly to Maya Lugo, Assistant Director of the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program, mll2195@sipa.columbia.edu.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS)

• Please download and fill out the Shardashish Interschool Application Form and the Shardashish Interschool Fellowship Needs Assessment Form. Save the documents as a single PDF and submit them via the linked webpage:https://apply.gsas.columbia.edu/register/sif24

School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)

• Students should first begin a Master’s of Science application with the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). After beginning the SEAS MS application, students may apply to the Shardashish Interschool Fellowship here:

https://apply.engineering.columbia.edu/register/shardashish

.Please log in with your application credentials. SEAS will not accept any applications that are submitted externally.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link: https://provost.columbia.edu/content/shardashish-interschool-fellowship
Application Link
https://provost.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/Academic%20Programs/Fellowships/Shardashish/Application/Shardashish%20Fellowship%20Application%202024.pdf

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required

 

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
School of International and Public Affairs Scholarship Deadline	January 15, 2024
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences & School of Engineering and Applied Science Scholarship Deadline	February 16, 2024
Contact Email: School of International and Public Affairs	mll2195@sipa.columbia.edu
Contact Email: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences	gsas-admissions@columbia.edu
Contact Email: School of Engineering and Applied Science	seasgradmit@columbia.edu

 

Scholarship Eligibility

Criteria for this fellowship –

• Established commitment to India and its future
• Demonstrated financial need
• Preference to residents of India
• Must have applied and been admitted to one of the specific Columbia University schools and programs

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
TOEFL	Required
IELTS	Required
PTE	Required
12	Required
UG	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed UG.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time