Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a parsi intellectual, educator and an early Indian political and social leader. He was a Liberal Party member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895, and the first Asian to be a British MP. Dadabhai Naoroji has been credited as the founder of the Indian National Congress along with Dinshaw Edulji Wacha and A.O. Hume of which he was the first President. Mahatma Gandhi wrote him a letter in 1894 stating India looks at you as children of the father”. His writings and work inspired Indian independence and created a new era of catalyzing Indian nationalism like never before.
Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust (AKBT) foundation wishes to award one time loan scholarship only at the beginning of the course to the Indian Nationals for full time Postgraduate in India in Management Entrepreneurship, Medical, Engineering etc.We are sure this would incubate future leaders within the society. Details of the scheme are enclosed herewith.The amount to be awarded to each scholar by way of the loan scholarship is determined on the basis of the norms laid down for the purpose, and ranges between 1,00,000/- and 10,00,000/-. Also it is to be noted that the amount of loan scholarship would be given free of interest and has to be repaid in easy installments after two years of the completion of the study.