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INTRODUCTION

The Sir Syed Mentoring and Assistance Fellowship (SSMAF) is a mentorship and fellowship program for AMU students or alumni. It aims to provide talented and deserving students with the necessary guidance and support to achieve their academic and professional goals. We are committed to carrying forward the legacy of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim University and a visionary leader who advocated for education as the key to progress and community development. This fellowship program is established and managed by AMU Alumni, a group of former Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students from around the world. It is a merit-based program designed to assist AMU students from diverse faculties, such as engineering, sciences, life sciences, medicine, arts, business, commerce, law, and education, who strongly aspire to pursue higher studies at prestigious universities worldwide.

The SSMAF program is dedicated to provide financial assistance, and exceptional mentorship and guidance from experts in various fields of study. A rigorous selection process is implemented to ensure the selection of deserving and dedicated talents among our applicants. The program’s primary source of funding is from the well-established global community of AMU alumni and generous stipends and salaries provided by our team members. The SSMAF will provide financial assistance to awardees for standardized English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL) fees and a high-quality mentorship for the current session. However, it is important to note that the provision of application fees for a few universities is currently planned for the future, which is subjected to sufficient funding from AMU alumni or other sources. Once the necessary funding is secured, the SSMAF intends to offer this additional support to applicants.

ELIGIBILITY-Who Can Apply!

For Alumni

  • Alumni of Aligarh Muslim University, including Senior Secondary, Certificate, Diploma, and Degree graduates.

For Currently Enrolled AMU Students

  • Students registered in the final or pre-final year of a Bachelor’s program that lasts four years or more.

                                                                  OR

  • Students who have completed a three-year Bachelor’s program and are currently enrolled in a Master’s program.

Note: If you are currently in the pre-final/final year of a four (or more) year Bachelor’s program OR 1st year of Master’s program, you have to upload either marksheet (if result is announced), or registration or admit card (if the result is not announced).

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS AND VALIDITY

The number of awardees is contingent upon the availability of funds. 

Specific benefits of the fellowship are following:

  • Financial Assistance in the form of IELTS/TOEFL test fees reimbursment
  • Personalized Admission and Visa Guidance (1-on-1 Mentorship)
  • Profile-Specific University and Lab Selection
  • Quality Document Review of critical documents such as SOP, LOR, Proposal, CV, etc.

Fellowship Duration: The fellowship benefits will be applicable to the eligible recipient for a period of approximately 1.5 to 2 years starting from the date of the announcement of results. The specific end date will be specified in the award letter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete the online application form before the deadline. Upload the required documents, such as Transcripts, and other relevant certificates, and answer a few essay-type questions. The application will be reviewed and evaluated on the

  • Academic Grades
  • Curricular Activities (Work Experience, Projects, Publications, Internships, Academic Awards & Honors, etc.)
  • Extra-curricular activities (Leadership experience, literary and cultural involvement, sports, volunteering, social work, etc.)
  • Motivation to Study Abroad (Intended Plan & Essay-Type Questions).

Based on the application and document screening, qualified applicants will be called for an online interview with the SSMAF selection committee. The interview will assess their proficiency in English, technical and research knowledge, and motivation for studying abroad.

 

The selection committee will make the final decision of the SSMAF Awardee considering multiple factors. These include the screening and evaluation of the submitted documents and application, as well as the performance of the candidate during the interview. The committee will carefully consider all these elements before concluding the applicant’s acceptance into the program.