At the moment, the foundation is giving out scholarships to students in sports and arts and is calling out applicants. Read on to find out more about the scholarships on offer.
Art
The foundation encourages students who see their future in arts, be it visual or performing arts. Whether it´s a course you want to pursue at some university or attend a training program, through the foundation, applicants will receive the required amount of money. “To be eligible for the art scholarship all you have to do is have an interest in arts,” puts in Rana. All interested applicants need to compile their portfolio along with a written application and submit it to the office.
After an evaluation process of submitted materials, short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. The interview process leads to the final selection and the selected students receive monetary grants to pursue their respective interests in the arts. “We are open to all kinds of submissions,” informs Rana, adding, “A student who wishes to participate in an international competition or a student who wants to take up arts as their academic majors; we welcome all.” The reason behind setting up the foundation, according to Rana, is “our society hardly encourages artists.”
Sports
The Amar Jyoti Sports scholarship is limited to students who see their future in boxing, squash or golf. The scholarship, as in the case of arts, will provide students with financial help.
“Parents don´t really encourage their kids to take up sports,” opines Rana. The scholarship, she believes, will be beneficial to students who have had to give up on the field owing to financial matters. The foundation has chosen the three games because they are comparatively expensive.
To receive the scholarship, a student will have to submit certificates received in the particular field. The certificates need not be of national level as even those received at school level will be considered.
“We are looking for people who have interest and the potential to do well in sports. The scholarship is not for professionals,” says Rana. Along with the certificates students need to submit a written application. The application needs to clarify the reason for applying. “Applicants need to mention to us the specific course or training they want to attend,” says Rana.
Apart from sponsoring candidates for competitions, the foundation will also fund trainings for selected candidates.
Elderly day care
The sole motive behind an elderly day care, according to the founders, is that elderly people hardly receive the care and love they require and deserve. The center will have an open area with required facilities including food, medicines and entertainment provided at minimum costs. The day care will be different from the existing ones in that it will have youngsters volunteering. “Anyone who has the time and desire to spend a few hours with elderly people are welcome to the day care,” states Rana.
Grief recovery
“The grief recovery station is the first of its kind,” claims Rana. Here, the foundation seeks to help people who are finding it hard to recover from the loss of dear ones or are going through a difficult emotional time.
The station will have group discussions among people who have seen or suffered accidents, death of near ones or any other traumatic incidents. At the station, there will be professional counselors on a regular basis.
“The counselors will give individual and group therapy sessions to those who need it,” informs Rana.
The applications should be submitted by mid-February. For more information contact New Era Institute at 4471957 or 2104100.
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