SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

Students, particularly from the underprivileged category, are provided with the below-mentioned scholarships and financial assistance to pursue higher education.

 

POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO SC/OBC STUDENTS

Documents to be submitted along with the application form:

• Caste Certificate issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate of State of Goa (Caste Certificate for OBC Community is valid for 3 years from the date of issue).
• Total income certificate from all sources issued in favour of head of family. (Family ceiling:  SC – Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum, OBC – Rs. 1 Lakh per annum)
• Receipt of fees paid for the current year.
• Educational Certificates/Mark Sheets for preceding 3 years.
• Photograph.
• Aadhar Card Copy.

Students applying under Post Matric Scholarship Scheme are instructed to open a SB Account in any Scheduled/Nationalized Bank in the vicinity of the College. The amount of scholarship will be directly credited to the Bank Account of the student.

 

POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP TO ST STUDENTS

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FORM:

• Attested copy of Caste/Status Certificate issued by Deputy Collector.
• Income certificate issued by competent authority.
• Receipt of fees paid for the current year.
• Mark sheet of last annual examination passed.
• A copy of Nationalized Bank Pass book of the student.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Student shall belong to ST community notified by Government of Goa (i.e. Gawda, Kunbi, Velip)
• Family income of student from all sources shall not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.

 

POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS BELONG TO THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES

Eligible students who wish to apply for the above mentioned scholarships are required to fill in the form online by going to the following website: www.momascholarship.gov.in

After filling the form online they have to take a print out and submit the form along with the necessary documents in the office.

ELIGIBILITY:

Marks not less than 50% in the previous year examination.

Annual Income from all sources from student’s parents or guardian   should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per year from all sources for Post Matric Scholarship.  Students from BPL families having less income will be given preference in ascending order.

30% of scholarships reserved for girl students.

Scholarship not to be given to more than two students in a family.

Students who are studying in the present academic year can apply or are eligible.

The Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for the same course.

 

RAJIV GANDHI SHIKSHA SAHAYA YOJANA SCHOLARSHIP TO E.B.C. STUDENTS

Conditions for Fresh Scholarship:

• Income of his/her parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 18,000/- per annum.
• He/She has to secure a minimum of 45% marks at the last year qualifying examination
• Student should be studying in the First Year of the stage of education.
• He/She should be resident of the State of Goa (15 years domicile).
• Only one student of E.B.C. family can avail of the Scholarship. To this effect declaration from the parents/guardian that only one family member is availing of the benefit is to be enclosed with the application form.

Conditions for Renewal of Scholarship:

• Income of his/her parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 18,000/- per annum.
• He/She has to pass examination the previous year.
• He/She should have been an awardee of the RGSSY Scholarship of the previous year.
• Only one student of E.B.C. family can avail of Scholarship. Declaration from the parents/guardian to this effect is to be enclosed with the application.
• Rate of Scholarship is Rs. 750/- per student p.a.

 

ROSARY COLLEGE STUDENTS’ AID FUND

CRITERIA:

• Income of parents/guardian of the applicant student should not exceed Rs. 25,000/- per annum.
• Student should have passed previous year’s examination.

REQUIREMENT:

• The applicant will have to produce income certificate from the prescribed authority as per Government instruction.
• Attested HSSC Mark-Sheet copy for F.Y. students/Attested Semester Mark-Sheets for S.Y./T.Y. students.

EDUCATIONAL CONCESSION TO THE CHILDREN OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS

NOTE:

Freedom Fighters including son/daughter, the grand children i.e. the children of his/her deceased son/son-in-law provided the grand children are dependent on him/her, “the adopted children”, “step children” are entitled for education concessions under this scheme.

CONDITIONS:

• Student should not be employed.
• Should not be a recipient of any other scholarship.
• Should have secured promotion in the next higher class.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Attested copy of Identity Card (Freedom Fighter).
• Attested copy of Mark sheet(s) of the previous academic year.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS

The criteria for eligibility under this scheme are that:

• The student should possess a minimum disability for 40% duly certified by Medical Board.
• The student should have secured a minimum of 45% marks in the previous annual examination.
• The annual income of parents of the students should not exceed Rs.1,20,000/- p.a. from all the sources.
• Identity Card issued by Directorate of Social Welfare, Panaji – Goa.

 

EDUCATIONAL CONCESSION TO THE CHILDREN OF SERVICE PERSONNEL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Children of “Service Personnel” means and includes Combatant Junior Commissioned Officers, Non- Commissioned Officers and other lower ranks in the army and officers and personnel of the corresponding status in the Air Force and the Navy are eligible.
• Service Certificate of the Parent is mandatory.
• Application should be only in prescribed form.
• Only original fee receipt will be considered.
• Decision of the Service Office regarding finalization of the upper limit of the reimbursement of the Tuition Fee will be final.
• Photocopy of the mark sheet of the previous exam held, attested by the Principal/Gazetted Officer, should be attached to the application.

 

ROSARY COLLEGE STUDENTS WELFARE FUND

This fund is created by the college so as to provide some financial assistance to its poor and deserving students each year.

DAYANAND BANDODKAR SCHEME FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ORPHANS

ELIGIBILITY:

The beneficiaries under the scheme should be orphaned.

He/She should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the Institutions located in Goa.

He/She should be born in Goa or a resident of Goa for at least last fifteen (15) years.

REQUIREMENTS:

Death Certificates of both parents.

Residence Certificate/Birth Certificate.

Copy of Marksheet(s)

 

FEE WAIVER SCHEME FOR SC/ST STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION

The beneficiaries under the scheme shall be entitled to receive full waiver of the fees supposed to have been paid by them.  The amount of fee waiver provided to the eligible students shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any.  All other charges and fees would be borne by the concerned student.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Any student seeking fee waiver under the scheme should have been born in Goa or resident of Goa for at least 15 years.
• He/She must have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the institutions located in Goa.
• He/She should belong to SC/ST community of Goa.

 

SCHEME OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR GOULY STUDENTS

DETAILS OF THE SCHEME:

Under the scheme the students of Dhagar (Gouly) community notified as OBC and whose family incomes do not exceed Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum are eligible under the scheme.  An amount of Rs. 25000/- will be sanctioned by way of fixed deposit and pay them the same amount along with accrued interest after passing degree courses in any faculty.  In case the student fail or drops out the beneficiaries inform that the student is re-appearing the examination, money will be kept in fixed deposit till next academic year or till he/she passes the degree examination whichever is earlier.

ELIGIBILITY:

Under the scheme the students of Dhagar (Gouly) community notified as OBC who after passing XIIth std or equivalent examination and secure admission in the first year degree course and whose family income does not exceed Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum are eligible under the scheme.

Requirements:

• Residential certificate of the students.
• Caste certificate issued by the competent Authority/Registered Organization.
• Income Certificate.
• Attested copy of mark sheet and passing certificate.
• Proof of admission in Degree course.

THE BURSARY SCHEME

Students pursuing College (Higher and Professional) Education in the State of Goa including Post Graduation shall be eligible to receive the benefits under the Bursary Scheme provided they meet the eligibility criteria laid down in the Scheme.

CONDITIONS:

The concerned student shall pay the requisite fees for the course that he/she pursues. The eligible quantum of fees shall be reimbursed to him through direct transfer to his/her Bank Account. In order to be a beneficiary under the scheme, the student should have completed his/her Xth and XIIth and Graduation in case of Post Graduate students, from an institution in Goa.  In case of Post Graduate Course, the requirement of graduate degree from College/University from Goa, will be relaxed for degree from Central University, NIIT, IIT & other statutorily created Institution.

The annual income of both parent(s)/guardian taken together should be less than Rupees Three Lakhs per annum.

The maximum amount of grant shall be restricted to Rs. 40,000/- per annum.

Only those cases where the total course/programme fees do not exceed Rs. 60,000/- per annum shall be considered under the scheme.  Those with course fees above Rs. 60,000/- may approach the GEDC for Loans under Interest Free Loan Scheme.

The benefits under the scheme shall not be available to those who are availing financial benefits under any other scheme of Government of Goa.

Documents to be submitted along with application:

Certified photocopies of :

1. a) Marksheets of Std Xth, XIIth & Graduation
2. b) Family Income Certificate/Form No.16 issued by competent authority/Income Tax Returns. Affidavit in case of non-working Parent.
3. c) Bonafide Certificate issued by the Institution where studying.
4. d) Duly certified Fee Structure by the head of Institution where admission is sought.
5. e) Fee Receipts issued by the Institution.
6. f) Copy of Bank Pass Book (first page)
7. g) Aadhar Card Copy

 

1. CHICO MONTEIRO MEMORIAL TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

(Nomination Scholarship for one deserving student)

GUIDELINES:

Students eligible for selection should be presently studying in First Year or Second Year.

GAGAN BHARARI SHIKSHA YOJANA FOR DHANGAR STUDENTS

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Dhangar student whose family income is less than 2 Lakhs is eligible under the scheme.

BENEFIT UNDER THE SCHEME:

1. Additional Maintainance allowance of Rs. 750/-p.m. for Day Scholar and Rs. 1500/-p.m. for those staying in Hostel during the academic year (for ten months).
2. Additional disability allowance of Rs. 750/- p.m. during the academic year (for ten months).

REQUIREMENTS:

Caste Certificate (valid for 3 years from the date if issue), Income Certificate, Fee Receipt, Passing/Mark sheet, Aadhar card copy, Bank Passbook copy,  Hostel Certificate (if applicable)

 

SITARAM JINDAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PG AND UG STUDENTS

ELIGIBILITY:

1. For students other than Karnataka and West Bengal the percentage of marks is minimum 60% in respect of girls and minimum 70% in respect of boys in their last/qualifying examination including X and XII.
2. Students whose entire family income from all sources:

For those in employment – Rs.4.00 Lac per year – Certificate issued by the Employer.

For all others – Rs.2.50 Lac per year – Income Certificate issued by Patwari, BDO, Revenue Officer, any Gazetted Officer, any Retired IAS, IPS or Class I Central Govt. Officer. In case the Income Certificate is issued in any language other than Hindi or English, the student should also submit a translated copy in English or Hindi duly certified by the Principal / Authorized Signatory.

3. Scholarship shall be discontinued after the student crosses the age of 30.
4. Only those who study in reputed colleges on regular basis, affiliated to University of repute – UGC are eligible.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Copies of the following certificates issued by the competent authority and duly attested by the Principal.
2. I) Income  Certificate (income certificate should not be more than 2 years old as on  the date of application). Income Certificate not required from orphans who will have to submit death certificate of both the parents.
3. ii) For Physically Challenged – Certificate from a competent authority.

iii)          Photocopy of SSLC/SSC Marks Card and of the last exam passed.

1. iv) For hostellers, a certificate from the Warden or owner of private accommodation duly certified by Principal
2. v) For widows and Ex-servicemen : a) PPO b) Ex-servicemen Widow I-Card c) Relationship Dependency Certificate
3. There is no last date for submission of applications.
4. Family Income Limits:

(a)         in any category – No Income Certificate is required.

(b)         For category C, D, & E :

• For those in employment – Rs. 4.00 Lac per year – Certificate issued by the Employer.
• For all others – Rs.2.50 Lac per year – Income Certificate issued by Patwari, BDO, Revenue Officer, any Gazetted Officer, any Retired IAS, IPS or Class I  Central Govt. Officer.
• In case the Income Certificate is issued in any language other than Hindi or English, the student should also submit a translated copy in English or Hindi duly certified by the Principal / Authorized Signatory.

4. A student should apply for scholarship only once in the duration of the course.
5. The student should not be getting any other stipend or scholarship from any other source.
6. For 3 years or longer duration courses, applications will not be entertained from final year students.
7. Scholarship will not be given for courses of less than one year duration.

 

1. AMBEDKAR POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR EBC

(Proposal under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme)

The Scholarship is open to the Students belonging to General Category whose parents/guardian’s total income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1.00 Lakh per annum.

The guidelines of scheme are available at the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment ‘s website:  www.socialjustice.nic.in

SCHOLARSHIPS FROM WELLWISHERS

é            Ms. Nancy Pinheiro Scholarship

é            Mr. Claro  John Fernandes Scholarship

é            (Late) Dr. Francisco M. Rebello Scholarship

é            Mr. Valeriano M. Rodrigues Scholarship

é            Dr. Sicletica Rebello Scholarship

é            Ms. Agnes Rodrigues Scholarship

é            Dr. Gleeson Nepomosiano Rebello

é            Mr. Jesus Maxmilan Costancio Antao Scholarship for Needy Students