IHM Goa Scholarship Details

Ayesha Taneem

Goa Scholars Scheme by the directorate of higher education:

Eligibility:

Any person below the age of 32 years who was born in Goa and/or has been domiciled in Goa for at least 15 years period shall be entitled to be selected as “Goa  Scholar” provided he/she fulfils all of the following conditions:-
1.Has passed the qualifying undergraduate Degree examination from an Institution located in Goa.
2.Has achieved a meritorious rank/position in the qualifying Degree examination as per the criteria adopted by the Screening Committee.
3.Has obtained admission to an Institution of proven excellence in India or abroad for undertaking post-graduate studies, as approved under this scheme. Top fifty Universities/Institutions in USA/UK, Australia, France, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Switzerland and top fifty Universities/Institutions in India as determined by the Screening Committee based on standard International/National rankings only shall be considered.
Note:
1. A certain number of scholarships may be offered to such candidates who have passed the qualifying undergraduate Degree examination from a well-known and reputed Institution located outside Goa, provided the candidate fulfils the other conditions mentioned above.
Matter of reservation for candidates:
1.In order to provide adequate opportunities to women candidates at least 40% of Goa Scholar in any particular year shall be women. If an adequate number of women do not apply or are found to be ineligible, the scholarships shall be transferred to others.
2.Any amount received by the selected candidate as scholarship or benefit under any other scheme shall not be taken into account in the grant of financial assistance provided to the Goa Scholars.
3.Shortlisted applicants, on scrutiny of the applications, will be required to appear for a personal interview before the Selection Committee, and may be required to submit additional details regarding the Institution/Course, should such a need arise.