Film Development Board Scholarships: PhD, MPhil, and UG Studies

Film Development Board Notice for Film Scholarship Applications (Promote Study, Research, and Scholarship)

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Film Development Board, Chabahil, Kathmandu Notice for Film Scholarship Applications

To promote study, research, and scholarship in film studies, the Film Development Board invites applications from eligible Nepali students, researchers, and scholars currently studying in relevant fields. Applicants are required to submit all specified documents as outlined below.

1. PhD Research Scholarships

   • For 3 candidates pursuing PhD in film studies.

2. MPhil Research Scholarships

   • For 2 candidates pursuing MPhil in film studies.

3. Postgraduate Scholarships

   • (a) For 2 candidates conducting research in film studies.

   • (b) For 2 candidates studying elective film-related courses and writing research papers.

4. Undergraduate Scholarships

   • For a total of 13 candidates majoring in film studies at the undergraduate level:

     • Open Category: 7 candidates

     • Reserved Category: 6 candidates (breakdown as follows):

       • (a) Madhesi, Dalit, Disabled, and Indigenous - 4 candidates

       • (b) Women - 2 candidates

5. Secondary Level Scholarships

   • For up to 5 candidates studying film-related subjects at the secondary level (10+2 or equivalent), selected based on inclusivity principles.

Application Deadline and Submission Instructions

All applicants must submit their applications within 30 days of the first publication date of this notice. The final application deadline is Mangsir 15, 2081 BS (November 30, 2024 AD).

Applications can be submitted to the board's office or via email at nepalfilmscholarship@gmail.com. If the final date falls on a public holiday, submissions will be accepted on the first working day after the holiday. Email submissions will be accepted until Mangsir 16, 2081 BS.

Email Submission Guidelines

a. Email Subject Format: Application Level First Name Year Institution Name (e.g., BachelorsLevelBuddhi_2081OSCAR, Masters_Ritu_2081_NFC, etc.)

b. Document Format: The required documents should be scanned in PDF or JPG format with a resolution of at least 200 dpi.

c. Attachment Requirement: All necessary documents for a single application must be attached in one email. Applicants should

contact the board within the deadline if additional documents are needed.

d. Submission of Originals: During interviews or at a convenient time, online applicants must present original application forms, all submitted documents, and a postage stamp worth Rs. 10.

Application Forms Download

Please visit this official weblink to download the required forms: www.film.gov.np/notices/124/

• Bachelor's Level Application Form

• Master’s, MPhil, and PhD Application Form

• Secondary Level (10+2) Application Form

To apply in MS Word format, download the forms below:

• Masters, MPhil, and PhD Application Form, 2081

• Bachelor's Course Application Form, 2081

• Secondary Level Application Form, +2

Required Documents for Application

• Application form with a Rs. 10 postage stamp

• Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate

• Copies of academic qualifications (verified or notarized)

• Recommendations for scholarship from local bodies, educational institutions, or other relevant bodies (if applicable)

• Certification from relevant bodies for female, Madhesi, disabled, Dalit, Indigenous, and martyr family applicants

• Copy of approved research proposal for Master’s, MPhil, or PhD applicants

• Certified document of local body recommendation for the scholarship

• Proof of prior experience in film-related work and additional recommendation documents if applicable

Candidates applying under the reserved quota may also apply under the open category.

Applicants may contact the Film Development Board at nepalfilmscholarship@gmail.com or 014822860 for further information.

Detailed information is also available on the board's website, www.film.gov.np, and on the notice board in the board's office.

First Published Date: 2081/07/14