Embassy of India
The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online application for Mahatma Gandhi and Golden Jubilee Scholarship Schemes from Nepali nationals studying in Nepal.
The Online Application may please be submitted through the web portal www.goischolarship.com.np.
The last date of submission of the application is November 25, 2019.
MAHATMA GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2019-20
1. Eligibility:
- Applicants should be regular students 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.
- Applicants should have secured at least 60% aggregate marks at the High School (SLC) / Class 10th and mark sheet to be uploaded.
- Applicants should be a citizen of Nepal. Citizenship certificate of self or parents to be uploaded.
- Physically challenged candidates 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 awardee passes in Class XI. The student should submit a copy of 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 2020 either physically at Education Wing of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj or via email: [email protected], 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.
Golden Jubilee Scholarship Schemes 2019
Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a regular student enrolled in 1stYear/1stSemester 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.
- The 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 candidates 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 on 1st July 2020.
Note: (i) Those who are receiving a scholarship 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:
| Course | Scholarship Amount in NRs. Per Month | Scholarship Duration in Years |
| MBBS/BDS | 4000 | 5 |
| Engineering/BAMS | 4000 | 4 |
| Others (BA, BCom, BSc, etc.) | 3000 | 3 |
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 final year) along with the present status of his/her study, authenticated by Head of the institute/college. The documents should be submitted latest by the second week of December every year either physically at Education Wing of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj or via email: [email protected], 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 with the Education Wing of the Embassy in Kathmandu or the Consulate General of India at Birgunj either directly or through email.
2. The applicants should indicate their address and contact telephone/mobile phone numbers/e-mail addresses 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.
