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JObs for Fresh PGs, MPhils, PhDs & Engineers

Azim Premji Foundation announces recruitment of 250 fresh PG, MPhils, PhDs and engineers to join as associates, leading to full-time positions in the organisation. The foundation has invited applications from students who have completed their course in 2016 or will be doing so in 2017. The purpose of the programme is to develop people who can contribute to improving the quality and equity in school education across the country. The last date for applying online is 26 May, 2017. The selection process would be a combination of written test and interviews.

Following aspirants can apply:

MA/MSc in Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Kannada, Maths, Political Science, Physics or Tamil

M Phil/PhD in Sciences, Social Sciences or languages

Engineers (BTech/MTech) interested to work in Physics, Chemistry or Math.

Associates will receive a monthly gross salary of Rs27,000. For MPhil/PhD candidates the salary will be marginally higher and will be determined during the selection process. For more information and to apply online and visit www.azimpremjifoundation.org/campus or contact 1800 274 0101 (Toll Free): Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm (except on weekends & public holidays).

UCSuccessMeet 2017

University Connection held its unique #UCSuccessMeet2017 where students interacted and learnt from the experiences of other students and parents who have already taken the plunge and made the decision to study at some the best universities in the world. The annual meet which commenced in 2013, has till date mentored hundreds of students from across the country in the domain of higher education and career development.

It is aimed to acknowledge the efforts of students, who have been with them on this journey and completed their road trip. To provide right guidance at the right time, the meet has a Complete-Application-Admission-Schedule programme.

Charushilla Narula Bajpai, a leading education expert counselor, said: “looking at University Connections steady endeavour to connect with key countries and to keep generating better opportunities for its Students has brought UCSuccessMeet. Our guidance to both the Students and Parents with a set of counsellors help them choose their career path.”

The premise is that career decisions are life decisions therefore the student has a dilemma. Whether it is about selecting the right undergrad degree or masters program, or making an evaluated career move, The meet guides you at every step and connects you with the right information, every time. The process is knowledge-driven and personalised.

Give wings to your dreams

Milaap.org in collaboration with Internshala, has launched an initiative titled — Sapno Ki Udaan —  for students aspiring for higher education.

The objective is to provide financial assistance to students who desire to pursue higher education but may not have adequate resources to do so. Indian and international students studying in India and Indian students studying abroad are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

For the top 10 fundraiser submissions (based on the ‘sense of purpose’, ‘academic background’ and ‘the element of need’) Milaap will ensure a guaranteed scholarship of minimum Rs50,000 each. Remaining entries get funds for their education through crowdfunding.

Interested students can submit their stories at http://bit.ly/SKU-2017 (milaap.org/sku) by 15th June 2017.

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