Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme

Scheme Category

Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance,Universities and higher education,International education

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

The "Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme" provides financial assistance to deserving Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Class students for pursuing postgraduate education in top-ranked universities abroad.

Benefit Type

Composite

Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand state. 1. The applicant must belong to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, or Backward Classes. 1. The applicant&39;s maximum age should be 35 years at the time of application. 1. The applicant should hold a bachelor&39;s degree and have outstanding academic performance. 1. The applicant must have an admission offer from a top 100 globally ranked university or a UK university listed in Annexure-A.

Application Mode

Online

Application Process

The interested applicants visit the official <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="_Chevening website_" nis:value=https://www.chevening.org/ nis:enabled=true/> to apply. Step 1: Complete the online registration form - Once you’ve clicked on the application system, you will first be asked to read and consent to the Chevening terms and conditions and Privacy Notice, and register your email address and mobile phone number. You will then receive an email with a link to the application portal. Step 2: Pass the eligibility checker - After you have clicked on the link to the application portal, answer the eligibility questions to confirm your eligibility for a Chevening Scholarship. - You will find out immediately if you passed or failed the eligibility checker. If you did not pass but think there was an error, you will be given two more attempts. - If you pass the eligibility checker, you will receive an email to your registered email address with a link to continue your application. - Tip: Take the eligibility quiz on our website to find out if you will pass the eligibility checker! Step 3: Make a note of your access code - Once you have followed the link in your email to continue your application, you will see an access code displayed on your screen. This access code is unique to you. - You must make a note or take a photo of your unique access code for your records as you will need it every time you want to access your application. Step 4: Complete each section of the application form - You will now be able to start your Chevening application. - When completing the form, keep in mind that you will be logged out of the system if you are inactive for 15 minutes, so remember to save your progress as you work through each stage! - You will need to complete each section of the application form: > Personal Details: > Provide your full name, pronouns, date of birth, address, and preferred interview location. > Immigration Details: > Confirm your country of citizenship, passport number (where available), and other relevant details. > Education History: > Enter details of your education, including names of institutions attended, courses studied, and results received. You can add up to 15 entries. > Work History: > You can add up to 15 entries of past work experiences to the application form. > The system will then calculate if you meet Chevening’s requirement for 2,800 hours of work experience by multiplying the number of weeks by the number of hours worked for each entry. You will be able to view your total number. > Find out more about the work experience requirement and the type of work that counts towards it. > Programmes of Study > Submit details of your top three UK master’s degree course choices. You can find a full list of Chevening eligible courses on the course finder. > You will be asked if you have already applied to each of your course choices. Please note that it is not a requirement to apply to your course choices before submitting your Chevening application. > Read more about preparing your UK university application. > Referees > On your application form will you be asked to submit the names, job details, and contact details of two referees. > If you are invited to interview, you will need to upload two letters written by your chosen referees to the online application system. > Find out more about references. > Essay Questions > Respond to the four Chevening essay questions on leadership, relationship-building, your course choices, and future career goals. > Each answer has a 500-word limit and must be in English. > We recommend you prepare your answers to the essay questions in a separate document, before copy and pasting them into the application form once finalised. > Read about how to score well on each of Chevening’s application criteria. > Equal Opportunities > Share your background information to help us monitor diversity and accessibility. This does not affect your application outcome. Step 5: Submit your application - Once you have ensured all sections of the application form are marked as ‘complete’: - Consent to the scholarship conditions outlined on the application form. - Click ‘submit application’ and ‘confirm submission’. - Give yourself a pat on the back! > Selection Process: - Eligible applications will be shortlisted by the Chevening Secretariat. - Selected candidates undergo an interview process with a panel, including representatives from the Jharkhand government and FCDO. - Final selection is based on merit and adherence to Chevening standards.

Required Documents

• Caste Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
• Proof of Admission (from the selected university).
• Self-declaration Form for minority applicants (if applicable).
• Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates.
• Valid Passport and Visa Application Details.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letters of Recommendation.