dhe.goa.gov.in Goa Scholar Scheme 2013-2014 : Directorate of Higher Education

Name of the Organisation : Directorate of Higher Education (dhe.goa.gov.in)
Type of Announcement : Goa Scholar Scheme 2013 – 14

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SCHEME FOR SELECTION OF “GOA SCHOLARS- 2013-14”

OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME:-
The objective of the scheme is to promote pursuit of post-graduate studies by younger population of Goa, by way of recognizing the meritorious and outstanding candidates with a Scholarship to undertake Post-graduate and Ph.D studies in Institutions of proven excellence, in India or abroad. This Scheme is not meant to be the financial assistance scheme but will recognize the merit and merit alone.

DETAILS OF THE SCHEME:-
1. The Scheme envisages the selection of maximum of twenty ‘Goa Scholars’ annually from among the younger population of Goa in recognition of their merit by providing them scholarship in their pursuit of Post-Graduate and doctorial studies. Intellectual distinctionis a necessary but not a sufficient condition for selection as a Goa Scholar. The Selection Committee will seek among the eligible candidates, excellence in qualities of mind and in qualities of person that offer the promise of effective service to the country/world in the decades ahead. The Goa Scholarships, in short, are an investment in human capital-building rather than in project proposals.

2. The scheme lays down the procedure to be followed for the selection of Goa Scholars pursuing post-graduate studies in Institutions of proven excellence, in India or abroad.

3. The Scheme will be managed by the ‘Higher Education Promotion Fund’ (HEPF), that has separately been established by the Government for grant of interest free loan to the eligible candidates.

ELIGIBILITY FOR SELECTION AS GOA SCHOLARS:-
1. Any person below the age of 35 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 fulfills all of the following conditions:-
i. Has passed the qualifying undergraduate Degree examination from an Institution located in Goa.

ii. Has achieved a meritorious rank/position in the qualifying Degree examination as per the criteria adopted by the Screening Committee.

iii. 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.

2. A certain number of scholarships may be offered to such candidates who have passed the qualifying under-graduate Degree examination from a well-known and reputed Institution located outside Goa, provided the candidate fulfils the other conditions mentioned in Clause III above.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND CALENDAR:-
Applications under the scheme will be invited in a prescribed format every year, for the scholarships and financial assistance to be offered in that year. Applicants, who fail to submit the prescribed form duly filled in with all the necessary documents within the prescribed due date shall not be eligible to be considered for selection as a Goa Scholar, in that year.

The Department of Higher Education will announce the Scheme prominently in various local dailies as well as on the State Government /Department’s website.

All applications received under the Scheme shall be registered and a registration number will be provided to the applicant. The registration number must be quoted in all the subsequent correspondence and documentation.

Procedure for selection of Goa Scholars under the scheme will generally be completed by 31st August every year. 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.

Any applicant, who fails to furnish any of the necessary information or furnishes any incorrect or false information, will be disqualified from being selected as a Goa Scholar under the scheme. In the event that any amount of Scholarship has already been disbursed to such disqualified applicant, such amount shall become re-payable to the Government, immediately. Any false information submitted in the application shall be treated as cognizable offence under IPC.

The applicants should write an essay of about 300 words on his/her strengths/personality/achievements and his/her vision for future. The Essay should be typed. The reasons why he/she should be considered for this coveted Scholarship should be included. In the essay, the Selection Committee will particularly look for a realistic assessment of the candidate’s possible contribution to the development of the State of Goa.

In the event that the applicant has been selected for a course that involves deadlines in relation to payment of fees and other charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant himself/herself to arrange adequate finance for meeting such deadlines. In such cases, the financial assistance granted under the Scheme can be utilized to pay back any such bridging loan obtained by the applicant from relatives, friends or Banks.