Golden Jubilee and Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme 2020-21

MAHATMA GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2020-21 FOR NEPALI STUDENTS

The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online applications for the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme from Nepali nationals studying in Nepal.

The Online Application may be submitted through the web portal www.goischolarship.com.np The last date of submission of the application is February 15, 2021

1. Eligibility:

• Applicant should be a regular student of Class XI and studying in any recognized school/college of Nepal. Proof of student studying in Class XI attested by Principal to be uploaded.
• Applicant should have secured at least 60% aggregate marks at the High School (SEE)/Class 10th and mark sheet to be uploaded.
• The applicant should be a citizen of Nepal. Citizenship certificate of self or parents to be uploaded.
• Physically challenged candidate should upload proof from CDO/LDO/Municipality Head.
• The family income of the candidate must be less than NRs. 2,00,000/- per annum and income proof should be provided by CDO/LDO/Municipality Head and to be uploaded.

Note: Those who are receiving a scholarship from any other source are not eligible to apply.

2. Scholarship Amount and Duration:

Selected students will get a scholarship of NRs. 2,000/- per month.

The scholarship will continue in the second year provided that the awardees pass in Class XI. The student should submit a copy of the class XI passed mark sheet along with the present status of the student stating that he/she is studying in class XII authenticated (with seal) by the principal of the college/institute. The documents should be submitted latest by November 2021 either physically at the Education Wing of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj, or via email: attacheedu.kathmandu@mea.gov.in, failing which the scholarship may be terminated. The scholarship will be discontinued if the awardee fails in Class XI or discontinues study or any other valid reason.

Please note:

1. Applicants are advised to interact solely with the Education Wing of the Embassy in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India at Birgunj.
2. The applicants should indicate their address and contact telephone/mobile phone numbers/e-mail address clearly in the online Application Form and also upload the recent passport size photograph. Any change in address/ telephone/ mobile number should be intimated immediately through a letter bearing the candidate’s signature.
3. Filling up of wrong data/information such as marks, etc., and in absence of documents as mentioned in the ‘documents required’ column in the online application form will lead to outright rejection and cancellation of the application/candidature/scholarship and no further claim will be entertained.
4. Before filling up the application form online, students/guardians are advised to read instructions/guidelines thoroughly, as there is no scope for modification in the online system once the form is submitted. The candidate should keep the Email address and Password in safe custody for future correspondence/reference.
5. The Embassy of India reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its discretion.

Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2020-21 for Nepali Students:

The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online applications for the Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme from Nepali nationals studying in Nepal.

The Online Application may be submitted through the web portal www.goischolarship.com.np

The last date of submission of the application is February 15, 2021.

1. Eligibility:

• Applicant should be a regular student enrolled in 1^stYear/1^stSemester of undergraduate courses in any recognized educational institute in Nepal. Proof of student studying in graduation/degree course attested by Principal/Head of Institution to be uploaded.
• Applicant should have secured at least 70% aggregate marks at the Intermediate (+2) level/Class 12th and mark sheet to be uploaded.
• The applicant should be a citizen of Nepal. Citizenship certificate of self or parents to be uploaded.
• Physically challenged candidate should upload proof from CDO/LDO/Municipality Head.
• The family income of the applicant must be less than NRs. 2,00,000/- per annum and income proof should be provided by CDO/LDO/Municipality Head and to be uploaded.

Age Limit: Applicants should be between 17 to 22 years of age as of 1^st July 2021.

Note:

(i) Those who are receiving scholarships from any other source are not eligible to apply.

 (ii) Please do not include Class XI marks. 

(iii) Diploma courses are not eligible for the scholarship.

2. Scholarship Amount and Duration:

The scholarship will continue in the second and subsequent years provided that the awardees continue to study and pass in the first and subsequent years. The student should submit each year’s passed marks sheet (except for final year) along with the present status of his/her study, authenticated by the Head of the institute/college. The documents should be submitted latest by the second week of December either physically at the Education Wing of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj, or via email: attacheedu.kathmandu@mea.gov.in, failing which the scholarship may be terminated. The scholarship will be discontinued if the awardee fails successively in two semesters or discontinue study or any other valid reason.

Please note:

1. Applicants are advised to interact solely with the Education Wing of the Embassy in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India at Birgunj.
2. The applicants should indicate their address and contact telephone/mobile phone numbers/e-mail address clearly in the online Application Form and also upload the recent passport size photograph. Any change in address/ telephone/ mobile number should be intimated immediately through a letter bearing the candidate’s signature.
3. Filling up of wrong data/information such as marks, etc., and in absence of documents as mentioned in the ‘documents required’ column in the online application form will lead to outright rejection and cancellation of the application/candidature/scholarship and no further claim will be entertained.
4. Before filling up the application form online, students/guardians are advised to read instructions/guidelines thoroughly, as there is no scope for modification in the online system once the form is submitted. The candidate should keep the Email address and Password in safe custody for future correspondence/reference.
5. The Embassy of India reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its discretion.