Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme: Even though education is officially free up to the secondary level in Nepal, most colleges/ schools/ universities charge high fees to students. Limited access to quality educational resources and infrastructure in rural areas makes it difficult for many students to excel academically. Additionally, social norms and discrimination, such as early marriage for girls, and cast discrimination against certain castes, can hinder educational aspirations, especially for young women, and low cast people. These challenges contribute to a high dropout rate and a significant gap in educational attainment in Nepal. To address these challenges, Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship 2024-25 is currently available for high school (+2) students in any recognized school/college/university in Nepal.
About Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme
Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme 2024-25 is a Financial Aid Scholarship program for Class 11 Students in recognized colleges/schools in Nepal. This scholarship provides a financial grant amount of Rs. 2,000 per month (24,000 per year) in the first year and can be renewed in the second year (Class 12) if students successfully pass in the first year. The Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme is offered by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nepalese students to pursue their education journey in Motherland country.
Scholarship Overview
| Scholarship Program | Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme |
|---|---|
| Administrative by | Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| College/Universities | Any Recognized educational institute |
| Standard | Class 11 (+2) |
| Courses | For All Stream |
| Duration | 2 year |
| Academic Year | 2024-25 |
| Scholarship Type | Financial Aid Program |
| Scholarship Amount | Rs. 24,000 yearly (Renewal up to 2 yrs) |
| Students Type | All Grade XI Students |
| Eligible Student | Nepali Student |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Deadline | 19 November 2024 |
| Study In | Nepal |
Scholarship Benefits
Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme provides NRP 24,000/—per year to successfully selected Class 11 students and can be renewed in the next two years at Class 12. To Renew the scholarship in the second year (Class 12), students must submit their Class 11th Mark sheet and certificate of promotion to study in Class 12 (Second year), signed by the Principal/Head of the Institute. If a student fails in Class 11, they won’t get the scholarship for the second year.
Application Deadline
The Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme application form is currently available to Class XI students. The application deadline is November 19, 2024. Please apply before the deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme, Students must;
- Be a Nepali citizen
- Be a regular student of class 11th study in any recognized school/campus in Nepal
- Students must obtain at least 60% marks at the High School (Class 10)
- The student’s family income must be less than NPR 2,00,000 per annum.
- Students receiving scholarships from any other source are not eligible to apply.
Required Documents
- Passport Size Photo:
- Proof of Study: To apply for the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme, students need to upload proof of student studying in class 11 attested by the Principal/Head of the Institute.
- High School Marksheet: Students must upload their High School (Class 10th) Marksheet.
- Citizenship: Must upload citizenship certificate of self or parent.
- Proof of Physically Challenged: Need to upload Proof of physically challenged candidate issued by CDO/LDO/Municipality Head.
- Income Proof: To get a successful scholarship, students must upload a family income certificate/report/proof issued by the CDO/LDO/Municipality Head.
Application Process
Follow the following instructions to apply Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme.
- Go to the official website to apply for the Scholarship.
- Look for the “Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme” in a rectangular box and click on it.
- Review the eligibility criteria and guidelines carefully.
- Scroll down and click on the “continuous process” button.
- You’ll be redirected to a “Sign in/Create user” page.
- If you’re a new user, create an account.
- Full Name: Use the name on your citizenship card and Class 10 Marksheet.
- Address: Provide your current address.
- Email: Give your valid email for future updates.
- Telephone: Add your phone number.
- Password: Choose a strong password for security.
- After creating your account, verify your email by clicking the link sent to your email address.
- Login with your Email ID and Password
After login, the Application form page will appear, providing all the necessary or required information, providing incorrect information leads to rejection from the scholarship.
- Step 1: Fill in your details like your name, gender, date of birth, address, contact numbers, and email.
- Step 2: Provide your parent’s full name, occupation, contact number, and Nepali citizenship details. (self or parent)
- Step 3: Share your family’s annual income in numbers.
- Step 4: Name your high school where you completed SEE/SLC, along with the passing year and the examination board.
- Step 5: Mention your current school/college for class 11, including its name, address, phone number, and whether it’s government or private.
- Step 6: Mark the “Yes” tick if you have any physical challenges, and if yes, upload the relevant documents.
- Step 7: Upload necessary documents and images.
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Official Website
For more information about the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme please visit the official website.