Home Nursing Scholarship Scheme

Objective:-

  • These scholarships are available for studies in India only and shall be awarded to SC \ OBC \ Minority and Disable through the Directorate of Social Welfare of the Government of Goa.

Eligibility:-

(i) The Scholarship will be given to pursue the following courses from an institution recognized by the State/Central Goverment :-
        (a) Certificate Course in Home of duration of at least six months.
        (b) Diploma in Home Nursing of duration of one year or more.
        (c) Degree in Nursing of duration of three years.
        (d) Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more.

(ii) Students, who get admission in an institution recognized by the State/Central Government to pursue above mentioned courses, shall be ebgible for the scholarship.

(iii) The Scholarship shall be awarded to a regular student of Goan Origin.

(iv) A scholarship holder under this scheme shall not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the same course.

(v) The annual income of the parent or guardian of student shall not exceed Rs 1.50 lakh from all sources.

(vi) Scholarship will not be paid during internship/housemanship or for a practical training if the student is in receipt of any remuneration during such internship period or any allowance/stipend during the practical training.

 

Assistance:-

Rate of scholarship will be as under:

Sr.No.                     Type of financial assistance                                                                   Quantum of financial assistance                       

1.                                     Course fees                                            (I) For Certificate Courses of duration of at least six months. Rs. 3500/- or actual whichever is less.                                                                                                              (II) For Diploma Courses of duration of one year or more. Rs. 5000/-or actual whichever is less.                                                                                                                    (III) For Dogree in nursing of duration of three year. Rs. 10,000/- or actual whichever is less.                                                                                                                            (IV) For Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more. Rs. 3500/- or actual whichever is less.

2.                              Maintenance Allowance                                                    Day Scholars                                               Hostellers  

                                                                                                                    Rs. 500/- p.m. for S.C. students                                    Rs. 800/-p.m. for S.C. students
                                                                                                                    Rs. 300/- p.m. for others                                                Rs 600/- p.m. for others       

In addition to above a onetime additional amount shall also be provided to the eligible student towards the expenditure to be incurred on Books, Uniform,Stationery etc. as shown below:

Sr.No.                      Course                                                                                                      Quantum of financial assistance

1.                              Certificate Courses of duration of at least six months                      Rs. 1000/-
2.                             Diploma Courses of duration of one year or more                          Rs. 2000/-
3.                             Degree in nursing of duration of three years                                   Rs. 3000/-
4.                             Health Worker Course of duration of one year or more                  Rs. 2000/-
 

Documents Required:-

  • Copy of Aadhar Card
  • Attested copies of Previous Year Marksheet/Passing Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Fee Receipt
  • Copy of Bank Account of student
  • Caste Certificate
  • Passport size photos
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