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The Cargill Global Scholars Program 2019

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Eligibility

First/second year undergraduate students

Region

India

Award

Up to USD 2500 for 2 years

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

The Cargill Global Scholars Program is a distinctive, two-year leadership development program that provides financial support, and additional leadership development training and one-on-one mentoring. The objective of the program is to build a global network of future leaders who go on to make important contributions to advance business, agriculture and food security in the future.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

The following students are eligible for the scholarship: 

  •  A first/second-year student in one of the following colleges:
    • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
    • Delhi Technological University (DTU)
    • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai
    • The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli
    • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar
  • A student with good academic performance
  • Students who demonstrate leadership quality

Note: Special preference will be given to female candidates.

Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits: 

  • An annual scholarship award of USD 2500  for up to 2 years, to help off-set any academic-related expenses.
  • An opportunity to participate in a fully-funded 3-day leadership seminar during the first year of the program designed to enhance the scholars’ leadership skills.
  • An opportunity to participate in a fully funded Global Leadership Seminar to be held at one of Cargill’s global locations during the second year of the program.
  • An opportunity to be paired with a Cargill leader who will serve as a mentor, the mentors will help the scholars identify short and long-term academic and professional goals and assist in reaching these goals.
  • The selected scholar will become a member of the Cargill Global Scholars alumni community.
Documents

The following documents will be required at the time of application: 

  • High school mark sheet (official copy)
  • University/Institute transcript (official copy, for both first and second semester)
  • Two letters of reference (online form provided)
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
How can you apply?

Follow the below steps to apply:

Step 1: Click here to apply online on the portal. 
Step 2: Log in and fill the application form. 
Step 3: Attach the necessary documents.
Step 4: Submit the application.

Important Dates
  • Submission deadline: 5th March 2019
  • Interviews for semi-finalists: May 2019
  • Announcement of winner: June 2019
Terms and Conditions
  • The selected candidates must be available to participate in the 3-day 2019 India In-Country Leadership Seminar, which will be held mid-September 2019.
  • The application must be completed in full and submitted by the deadline of March 5, 2019, 23:59 PM Indian Standard Time.
Contact Details

Email: cargillglobalscholarsindia@iie.org
Phone: +91 1126516873

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