The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online applications for Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (MGSS) and Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (GJSS) from Nepali Nationals studying in Nepal.
The Online Application Form may be submitted through Web Portal www.goischolarship.com.np from November 07, 2023 to December 07, 2023. Applicants will not be able to submit applications after 23:59 hrs. on December 07, 2023.
MAHATMA GANDHI
SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2023-24 for Class 11
1. Eligibility:
- Candidate should be a regular student of Class 11 in any recognized educational institute of Nepal. Proof of student studying in Class 11 attested by Principal/Head of Institute to be uploaded.
- Candidate must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks at the High School (Class 10th). Mark sheet of Class 10th to be uploaded.
- Candidate must be a citizen of Nepal. Citizenship Certificate of self or parent to be uploaded.
- Proof in respect of physically challenged candidate issued by CDO/LDO/Municipality Head to be uploaded.
- Family income of the candidate must be less than NPR 2,00,000/- per annum. Income proof issued by CDO/LDO/Municipality Head to be uploaded.
- Note: Those who are receiving scholarship from any other source are not eligible to apply.
2. Scholarship Amount and Duration:
The selected candidates will get a scholarship of NPR 2,000/- per month.
The scholarship will continue in the second year only on submission of copy of class 11 mark sheet along with present status (certificate) of promotion to and study in Class 12, duly authenticated by the Principal/Head of Institute. The awardees failing in the 11 grade will not be entitled for scholarship amount for 2nd year. The candidates should submit their documents latest by November 30, 2024 either physically at Education Wing of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu or Consulate General of India, Birgunj or via e-mail: attacheedu.kathmandu@mea.gov.in failing which the scholarship will be terminated.
Please note:
- Applicants are advised to interact/communicate solely with the Education Wing of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India, Birgunj. Applications submitted with the help of or by mediators/consultants will be rejected.
- Applicants should indicate their name, address, telephone/mobile numbers and e-mail address correctly in Online Application Form and also upload the recent passport size photograph. Any change in address/telephone/mobile number should be intimated to the Embassy through letter duly signed by the applicant.
- Only legible/readable documents should be uploaded on the Online Portal. The Online Application Form, with illegible/not readable documents will be rejected by the Embassy.
- In every communication with the Embassy, candidates should mention the name of scheme they have applied for / awarded, their Name, e-mail ID and Mobile Number.
- Applicants should keep their e-Mail Address and Password in safe custody for future correspondence/reference as all the communication from the Embassy will be sent to such registered e-mail only.
- Filling in Online Application Form with wrong data/information such as marks and recent passport size photograph as mentioned in the ‘Documents Required’ column will lead to outright rejection and cancellation of the application/candidature/scholarship. No further queries/claim in this regard will be entertained by the Embassy.
- Before filling in Online Application Form, the Candidates are advised to read instructions/guidelines thoroughly, as there is no scope for modification in online system once the form is submitted. Any document sent by the applicant through e-mail/by post will not be considered after the due date of submission of application (December 07, 2023).
- The Embassy of India reserves the right to accept or reject any application and continue or discontinue the scholarship