EMBASSY OF INDIA, KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme 2017-18

Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications for Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship on prescribed data-
sheets from Nepali nationals enrolled in Class-XI in recognized schools/colleges in Nepal.
TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Eligibility:

Candidate should be Nepali citizen.

Candidates should be regular student of class XI and studying in any recognized school/college of
Nepal.
Family income of the candidate must be less than NRs. 2,00,000/- per annum and income proof
should be certificated by CDO/LDO head in the data sheet only will be acceptable. In case income
proof is not certified by CDO/LDO then the application will be summarily rejected.

2. Scholarship Amount:
Selected students will get a scholarship of NRs.2,000/- per month in the first year. This will be
continued in the second year also, provided that the awardees gets aggregate 50% or above marks in
Class-XI. The scholarship will be discontinued if the percentage of marks obtained by the awardees
falls below 50% in class XI or for any other reason that the Embassy may deem necessary.
3. Submission of Application:
The applications may please be submitted at Embassy of India, Kathmandu or CGI Birgunj or Camp
Office Biratnagar latest by December 26, 2017 as per given details-
Candidates studying in college of Bara, Chitwan, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Makwanpur, Parsa,
Rautahat and Sarlahi districts may submit at CGI Birgunj.
Candidates studying in college of Dhankuta, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Siraha, Saptari, Sunsari and
Udaypur may submit at Camp Office Biratnagar.
Candidates studying in college of other districts (other than above mentioned 16 districts) may
please submit application at Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
4. Selection Process:

The final selection will be based on academic record.

Name of candidates short-listed will be placed on Indian Embassy website. The candidates
should indicate their address and contact telephone numbers/ e-mail address clearly on the
Application form. Any change in address/ telephone number should also be intimated immediately
through letter.
Girls, Dalits, Physically challenged students and students residing in the remote districts of Nepal
are strongly encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
Children of retired/ serving Nepali soldiers in Indian Army are required to furnish a certificate to
this effect and send it through Assistant Military Attach (welfare), Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
This should be done in case they are selected and intimation of selection given to them.

Please note:

1. APPLICATION FORM my please be downloaded from our website at

www.indianembassy.org.np, and submitted personally after completion along with
supporting documents.
2. Selected candidates should submit copy of class XI pass mark sheet in the month of
January only (2019) for release of 2nd Installment (for class XII) failing which the
scholarship may be terminated.
(To be submitted in 1 copy along with required enclosures) Data Sheet No. MGSS2017....
(for official use)

Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme

(MGSS) 2017-18 for Class 11 & 12
Affix attested copy
Form Submitted at - Embassy of India, Kathmandu/CGI, Birgunj/Camp Office, Biratnagar of recent passport
size Photograph
APPLICATION FORM

1. Name of Applicant : ..
2. Gender : Male Female Others
3. Fathers or Mothers Name / : Name: ..
Citizenship No. / Occupation
Citizenship No........................................ Occupation

4. Full Correspondence Address : .

with Telephone Nos.
Phones: 1. .. 2.

5. Email Address : ..

6. Date of Birth (in Christian Era) : (AD) Year .. Month .. Day ..

8. Annual Family Income (Nrs.) : .

9. Name and Address of School : .

and Year and % marks of
.... Passed Year (AD) Full Marks . Obtained Marks . %
SLC/SEE/X class

10. School / college where : Name of School: .

applicant is currently studying
Address:
in XI.
Telephone Nos. Government Private

11. Whether Dalit or Physically :

challenged Dalit Physically challenged
CERTIFICATE
I, certify that the information/details furnished in the above application form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that
my application will be rejected either if any facts stated above are found to be incorrect or found more than one application. I also undertake to
furnish the mark sheet of Class XI in the month of January 2019 (January 1 to 31st January) or otherwise my scholarship would be
discontinued in class XII.
Date: .//..

Place: . Signature of the candidate
Note:
Attach following documents along with the application without which the application is liable to be rejected.
1. Notary Public attested mark sheet of SLC/SEE/class X along with certificate from Principal regarding conversion of percentage of CGPA, GPA, A
level.
2. Notary Public attested certificate from CDO or LDO for Dalit / Physically Challenged candidates.
3. Notary Public attested copy of English translated citizenship certificate of candidate. (Those who are not holding citizenship certificate can attach
attested copy of citizenship certificate of either father or mother).
4. Letter from School / College authority where student is studying in class XI including annual fee (Original).
5. Certificate of family income from CDO/LDO/Rural Municipality (Original)

Applicants are advised to check Indian Embassy website www.indianembassy.org.np regularly for any change/notice in this regard. 15th Batch
(To be submitted in 1 copy along with required enclosures) Data Sheet No. MGSS2017....
(for official use)

Candidate Copy
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
(Education Wing, Embassy of India)
4439926 (3pm-5pm); edu.kathmandu@mea.gov.in

No. MGSS2017
(for official use)

Name of Candidate: Fathers Name:

Name of Institute/School/College: ............................................................. Course in XI:

Candidates Signature Official Signature

NOTE: For updates / information / results, visit our website regularly at: www.indianembassy.org.np. The telephone and email
address should remain the same throughout the scholarship period. In case of any change, you are required to update your
status with the Education Wing. (* class XI marksheet must be submitted between 1-31 January 2019)

Applicants are advised to check Indian Embassy website www.indianembassy.org.np regularly for any change/notice in this regard. 15th Batch