The Irom Sharmila Scholarship, set up in honour of Irom Sharmila's fight for constitutional values, is open to any post-graduate student enrolled in any educational institution in Delhi
in any subject who comes from an area with internal armed conflict. The award is based on a combination of financial need, academic merit, suffering under AFSPA or similar laws
and both present and potential contribution to the democratic struggle against militarism. The scholarship is a lump sum of Rs. 50,000. Interestedncandidates should 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 Dec 31, 2013. The award will be
announced on March 14, 2014.
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