The Irom Sharmila Scholarship,
set up in honour of Irom Sharmila’s fight for democracy and constitutional
values, is open to any post-graduate
student studying in any university/college in Delhi in any subject who
comes from an area with internal armed conflict. Preference will be given to
those who come from AFSPA affected areas, have suffered under AFSPA or similar
laws or can demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is a lump sum of Rs.
50,000, awarded once a year. The scholarship jury will comprise of faculty from
different universities in Delhi. Interested candidates may send a detailed covering letter explaining why
they should be considered, and a copy of their cv to: iromsharmilascholarship@gmail.com.
Applications must reach by March 14, 2013, which is Irom Sharmila’s birthday.
