TISS Financial Aid & Scholarships

- Annual Scholarships for Social Work Students - Annual Scholarships for HRM&LR Students - Annual Scholarship for MHA (Hospital and Health) Students - Annual Scholarships Common to All Programmes - Free Tuitionships - Loan Scholarships - Prizes & Awards - Fellowships & Scholarships for M.Phil/Ph.D studens
Annual Scholarships for Social Work Students - Dr. J.C. Marfatia Studentship: One scholarship of an approximate annual value of Rs. 1,200/- for a second year student a on merit-cum-need basis. - Dr. G.R. Banerjee Scholarship: One scholarship of an approximate annual value of Rs. 1,300/-. This scholarship was established by the Alumni Association. - Prof. M.M. Desai Scholarship: A scholarship of Rs. 390/- per month on a need-cum-merit basis. - Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Scholarship: A scholarship of Rs. 15,000/- per year to a second year student. - The J.R.D. Tata Trust Awards: Four awards of Rs. 10,000/- each per annum for two years. - Prof. Grace Mathew Scholarship: One scholarship of an annual value of Rs.2,400/- on a need-cum-merit. - Prof. P.D. Kulkarni Scholarship: Annual scholarship with a value of Rs. 550/- is available to a needy student. - M.K. Tata Trust Award: One scholarship of Rs. 300/- per month for 2 years. - Ambuja Cement Foundation Scholarships: Two scholarships, not exceeding Rs. 15,000/- each, on a merit-cum-need basis. - Indic Society, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A. Scholarship: One scholarship of an annual value of Rs. 14,280/- to a bright, under-privileged, woman student. - Subhash C. and Maria A. Janveja Trust Scholarship: Two scholarships with an annual value of Rs. 8,935/- each for two needy students. - Dr. Nandkumar Kochar and Rajkumar Kochar Trust Scholarship: The scholarship has an annual value of Rs. 6,000/- and is for students working with families of cancer patients or deserving social work students who meet the curriculum standards set by the Institute. - Ardeshir D. Churigar and Banoobai D. Churigar Scholarship: One scholarship with an annual value of Rs. 2,600/-. - Sou. Susheelabai Mangrulkar Scholarship: One scholarship with an annual value of Rs. 4,000/- to a first year student. - Reema Pohuja Scholarship: Scholarships with an annual value of 6,000/- for economically backward students. - Amruth Balan nee Rajagopal Scholarship: One scholarship for a lady student on need-cum merit basis. - Ms. Vimla Gaur Scholarship: Two scholarships of an annual value of Rs. 9,000/- on a need-cum-merit basis for one first year and one second year student. - Sri Meher C. Nanavatty Scholarship: On a need-cum-merit basis. - Smt. Parvati Shankar Apte and Smt. Umashankar Kelkar Scholarship to a needy student of SW.

Annual Scholarships for HRM&LR Students - Ambuja Cement Foundation Scholarships: Two scholarships for a value not exceeding Rs.15,000/- each, on a merit-cum-need basis. - Vaishno Mal Malhotra Endowment - K.K. Malhotra Scholarship: Two scholarships of Rs.12,000/- each for one first year and one second year student on a need-cum-merit basis. If HRM&LR students are not found eligible for the scholarship, this scholarship can be offered to first or second year Social Work, Health Administration or Hospital Administration students.

Annual Scholarship for MHA (Hospital and Health) Students - Dr. Jaiprakash Pandey Memorial Scholarship: Two scholarships on a merit-cum-need basis for the first and second year students of both the M.H.A. Programmes. - Smt. Parvati Shankar Apte and Smt. Umashankar Kelkar Scholarship to needy student of HSS

Annual Scholarships Common to All Programmes - Madholal Sindhoo Scholarship: One scholarship of annual value of Rs. 260/- on a merit-cum-need basis. - Eravad Rustomji C. Antia and Ms. Dhunmai Rustomji Antia Scholarship: One scholarship of the annual value of Rs. 260/- on a merit-cum-need basis. - Amzel Foundation Scholarship: One scholarship of the annual value of Rs. 260/- on a merit-cum-need basis. - The Lakshmi Ranga Iyer Scholarship: One scholarship with an annual value of Rs. 390/- is available to a needy student. - The Magon Pathik Memorial Scholarship: One full scholarship and one half scholarship to needy s tudents for tuition and other fees, plus an additional amount for other expenses such as field work and purchase of books within the total value of Rs. 1,690/-. - The Jubilee Scholarships (Silver and Golden): Four annual scholarships, of Rs. 1,000/- each, for economically backward students. - S.W.K.C. Mahila Mandal's AIWC Silver Jubilee Endowment Scholarship: The annual value of the scholarship is Rs. 2,800/- and is meant for needy students, who have performed well academically. - Bopia Batliwalla Scholarship: Annual value of Rs. 6,000/- for MA students on a need basis. - M.K. Tata Trust Scholarship: Rs. 90,000/- per annum for students in Social Work, HRM&LR, Master of Health Administration, and Master of Hospital Administration on a need-cum-merit basis. - Sorab Framroze Manekshaw Scholarship: For an economically poor student of the B.A./M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes of the Institute. - Keki and Hilla Hormusji Bharucha Scholarship to a student of the Institute. Criteria for Consideration of merit-cum-need Scholarships The average grade point (AGP) should be a minimum of 3.50 at the end of the First Year for senior students and 3.50 at the end of First Semester for Junior students. The family income should not exceed Rs. 7,500/- per month. The documents to be submitted by the students along with the application are as under: - A photocopy of parent's/guardian's income certificate. - A photocopy of the ration card or any other relevant document showing the number of members in the family. - Letters from two referees. The students should also obtain the parent's/guardian's signature on the application and submit the same to the Academic Section of the Institute before the due date. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be accepted by the Academic Section.

Free Tuitionships Twenty Free Studentships are available for deserving students in poor financial circumstances. The studentships are awarded to the first year students at the time of admission and are tenable for one year. Students desiring the renewal of the studentship for the second year should submit a fresh application at the end of the first academic year.

Loan Scholarships Students' Welfare Fund Loan Assistance from this fund is available to students and the amount of loan will be decided by the Students' Aid Committee. The awardees of the loan scholarship should execute an agreement on a stamp paper duly signed by one surety and two witnesses fulfilling the following conditions. The surety should have an annual income of Rs. 25,000/- or above in case of an employee; in case of a self-employed category, like doctor, engineer or in agricultural sector an evidence of annual income of Rs. 25,000/- or above should be produced, for example, Income Tax Certificate. video izle Such a surety should have at least five years of service left for retirement or a bank's guarantee should be provided for the loan amount. One person of standing can be a surety for only one student loanee whose loan does not exceed Rs. 5,000/- in the two-year period of study. If it exceeds the limit of Rs. 5,000/- the student should seek another surety of standing as specified under Clause 5.3.1.1 above. The salary certificate of the surety should consist of: number of years of service completed; designation; monthly net income and gross income; number of years of service left for superannuation. Loan Repayment The recipient of the loan scholarship should repay the scholarship amount loaned to them in monthly instalments beginning from the second month of their employment. They should also communicate to the Registrar their full address on joining any service indicating their designations. If any of the instalments fall in arrears, interest will become chargeable at the rate of 4% per annum from the date of default.

Prizes & Awards Institute Day Prizes - The Guinea Pig Debate Trophy donated by the 1947-49 class is awarded annually to the best student debater. - The Guinea Pig Essay Trophy donated by the 1950-52 class is awarded annually to the best student essayist. - The Professor A.R. Wadia Elocution Shield is awarded annually to the best student elocutionist. Academic Prizes awarded on Institute Day - The Dr. J. M. Kumarappa Prize is awarded annually to the best student of the First Year Social Work Class. - The S.D. Marathe NILM Trust Endowment Fund Prize of Rs. 1,200/- is awarded to the second year student of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations who stands first in the first year. - The G. Natesa Iyer Prize is awarded annually to the student who tops in the course, 'Law and Social Work'. - The Dr. H.C. Merchant Prize is awarded annually to the student who tops in the course 'Medical Information for Social Workers'. - The Prize instituted by the MHA students in 2001-2002 academic year for the best junior MHA (Health & Hospital Administration) student. Academic Prizes awarded at the Convocation The students who have obtained a minimum grade point average of 4 in all semester examinations together, at first attempt, are eligible for the following academic prizes. For awarding a prize, the computation of the period of 2 years, for determining the eligibility of the candidate, shall begin from the date of the commencement of the academic year in which the candidate is admitted to the course of studies concerned. The academic prizes and the best student shields are open only to the students, who pass their examinations in the first attempt without having appeared for supplementary and/or improvement, examinations and have completed all other requirements including Block Field Work. Students found cheating/copying in examination/ assignment/field work/research project will not be awarded any prizes/scholarships. M.K. Tata Prize and the Institute Shield to the Best Student in Social Work. Prize to the Student Ranked Second in Social Work. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in 'Community Organisation and Development Practice' Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in 'Health and Development' Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in ?Dalits and Tribals: Social Justice, Equity and Governance? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in ?Criminology and Justice? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in ?Child and Youth Development? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in ?Women-Centred Social Work? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in Field Work in ?Community Organisation and Development Practice? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in Field Work in ?Health and Development? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in Field Work in ?Dalits and Tribals: Social Justice, Equity and Governance? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in Field Work in ?Criminology and justice? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in Field Work in ?Child and Youth Development? Concentration. Prize and Shield to the Best Student in Field Work in ?Women-Centred Social Work? Concentration. Best Research Project Prize in Social Work. NTPC Gold Medal to the Best Student in Social Work. NTPC Gold Medal to the student for Best Field Work in Social Work. Dr. Maria Mies Prize to the student who scores highest marks for dissertation of M.A. Programme with a focus on Gender Issues. Mr. Emmauuel E. Agabalizu Trophy for the Best International Student. Institute Gold Medal to the Best Student in M.A. in Education (Elementary). Certificate of Merit for the Best Field Attachment in M.A. in Education (Elementary). Alumni Association of Health Administration Chapter Trophy to the Best Student in Master of Health Administration. The Prize instituted by the MHA students in 2001?02 academic year for the Best Senior Student in the Health Administration. Institute Gold Medal for the Best Student in Master of Health Administration. M.K. Tata Prize for the Best Student in Master of Health Administration and Hospital Administration. Alumni Association of Health Administrators? Chapter Trophy to the Best Student in the Master of Hospital Administration. The Prize instituted by the MHA students in 2001?02 academic year for the Best Senior Student in the Hospital Administration. Institute Gold Medal for the Best Student in the Hospital Administration. Institute Gold Medal for the Best Student in Development Studies. Best Research Project Prize in Development Studies. Best Research Project in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations. Mrs. S.R. Panakal Best Field Work Award for HRM & LR. S. Kalsi Shield for the Best Student in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations.

Fellowships & Scholarships for M.Phil/Ph.D studens - Sir Dorabji Tata Research Scholarship Two scholarships of the value of Rs. 5,000/- per month, known as Sir Dorabji Tata Research Scholarship, are available for M.Phil. scholars. Each scholarship is tenable for two years. Additionally, a contingency grant of Rs. 5,000/- per annum is available. - Jamsetji Tata Research Scholarships The Jamsetji Tata Trust has instituted five research scholarships in the area of disaster management. These scholarships are for Rs. 10,000/- per month and have a contingency grant of Rs. 40,000/- per annum. - UGC Junior Research Fellowship Junior Research Fellowship of the UGC is available to scholars who have qualified for it through the National Eligibility Test conducted by the UGC. The value of the fellowship is Rs. 8,000/- per month for the first two years, and Rs. 9,000/- per month for the next two years. A contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per annum for the first two years and Rs. 20,500/- per annum for the next two years is also available. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowships Scheduled Caste candidates admitted to the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are eligible to apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship awarded by the UGC. The Fellowship is for Rs. 8,000/- for the initial two years and Rs. 9,000/- for the remaining three years. The contingency grant available is Rs. 10,000/- per annum for the initial two years and Rs. 20,500/- for the remaining three years. House Rent Allowance will be given as per the UGC pattern to students who are not provided with hostel accommodation. - School of Rural Development Fellowship The School of Rural Development provides 3 M.Phil. and 2 Ph.D. Fellowships upto Rs. 5,000 per month. - Other Fellowships A few Fellowships are available with Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management and TISS-LSE Research Fellowships. A separate notification will be issued asking TISS Research Scholars to apply for these two categories of fellowships.