Shardashish Interschool Fellowship for Indian Students in Columbia

Shardashish Interschool Fellowship available at Colombia University is supported by the Uttambhai Nathalal Mehta Foundation (UNMF). The fellowship aims to provide exceptional educational opportunities for talented and dedicated students facing financial issues, ensuring access to the finest global learning experiences. A student is eligible to get a maximum scholarship of USD 50,000 (INR 41,53000) for a year. 

Shardashish Interschool Fellowship – Eligibility Criteria 

Only students applying for eligible courses are considered for the Shardashish Interschool scholarship. This one-time fellowship is given to students with an undergraduate qualification from an acceptable standing institution. Other criteria include:

• TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, 12th, and UG (graduation) are required compulsorily.
• Preference is given to students promising their commitment to India and its future.
• Students facing financial instability but having a keen interest in academics are preferred.
• Students must have applied and should be admitted to one of the specific Columbia University schools for the following programs.

The Graduate School of Arts and Science offers 5 programs:

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

A single program is offered by the School of International and Public Affairs.

• MPA in Environmental Science and Policy

The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science 

• MS is any engineering discipline.

Shardashish Interschool Fellowship – Documents Required

A student will need the following documents and various English qualifying tests, including TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE:

• SIF Fellowship application form
• Completed financial need assessment form
• Previous degrees
• Three relevant professional roles or initiatives that exhibit your dedication and enthusiasm for making changes and tackling the significant development challenges facing India.
• Statement of interest (maximum 1000 words)
• Submission of a writing sample pertinent to your application for the SIF Program, along with a letter of support or endorsement.

Submit all SIF Fellowship application documents to the admissions contact at your chosen school.

Shardashish Interschool Fellowship – Benefits

The Shardashish Interschool Fellowship benefits financially challenged students with a strong determination to excel academically and pursue a Master’s degree. This one-time opportunity finances up to USD 50,000 a year for the students who wish to join the program.

This not only takes the burden off the students but also acts as a silver lining to many students who cannot afford it. The awarded fellowship can be applied to the tuition fees. The scholarship is applicable only to a limited number of courses offered by Columbia University. 

Shardashish Interschool Fellowship – How to Apply

If you are interested in this scholarship and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for the Shardashish Interschool Fellowship before the deadlines, which are as follows:

• Graduate School of Arts and Sciences & School of Engineering and Applied Science – 16th February 2024
• School of International and Public Affairs - 15th January 2024

Various schools offer separate admission processes for the fellowships. Instructions for each of them are.

• Download the Shardashish Interschool Application Form and the Shardashish Interschool Fellowship Needs Assessment Form from - https://provost.columbia.edu/content/shardashish-interschool-fellowship  and fill them.
• All the application instructions will be given on the application form. the same steps for the Make them as a single PDF and save them.
• Forward the document to the concerned authority based on the program you are applying for.  Following are the concerned authorities-

School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) - Maya Lugo, Assistant Director of the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program, at mll2195@sipa.columbia.edu 

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) - You must submit it at https://apply.gsas.columbia.edu/register/sif24

School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) - https://apply.engineering.columbia.edu/register/shardashish