Global Scholar-nominations closing on Dec 10

New Delhi, Nov 25: The nominations for the GlobalScholar-EducationWorld Young Achievers Award 2009 close on December 10, 2009.

The awards aim to acknowledge and inspire young achievers (between 12- 25 years of age) across India in four fields of endeavor – Science, Math’s and Technology: Arts and Music: Social Work and Sports.

The awards will be held in January 2010, following the scrutiny of applications/nominations by IL&FS Education and Technology Services Ltd. A hand-picked Global Scholar-EducationWorld jury will shortlist eight young achievers from across the country for the final round of interviews and assess their all round development and personalities.

Amongst the finalists, one Young Achiever in each category will be adjudged the GlobalScholar-EducationWorld Young Achievers 2009 at a unique celebratory convocation in Mumbai. All travel expenses of short-listed finalists will be borne by sponsors. The winners this year will also receive cash prizes and exciting gifts, along with their trophies.

–Agencies