GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA,

DIRECTORATE OF MINORITIES

20th FLOOR, V.V.TOWERS, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,

Bangalore-560001 WEBSITE :- https://gokdom.kar.nic.in Dated: 19/05/2018

NOTIFICATION

National Overseas Scholarship for Minority community students 2018-19

The state Government through the Directorate of Minorities has introduced a scheme for providing financial assistance to Minority students of Karnataka State for pursuing higher studies abroad in Master Degree. Ph.D and Post Doctoral Courses etc., in prestigious Foreign Universities.

Interested Minority Community students of Karnataka state Domicile can apply in the prescribed application downloading the same from the official website of Directorate of Minorities, https://gokdom.kar.nic.in

Last Date to submit application:- 30/06/2018

For Further information and conditions, the candidates are

advised to visit the official website of Directorate of

Minorities, Bangalore, https://gokdom.kar.nic.in.

Akram Pasha. I.A.S

Director,

Directorate of Minorities and Member Secretary

National Overseas Scholarship Selection

Committee, Bangalore.

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA,

DIRECTORATE OF MINORITIES 20th FLOOR, V.V.TOWERS, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore-560001

WEBSITE :- https://gokdom.kar.nic.in

NOTIFICATION

National Overseas Scholarship for Minority community students 2018-19

The state Government through the Directorate of Minorities has introduced a scheme for providing financial assistance to Minority students of Karnataka State for pursuing higher studies abroad in Master Degree. Ph.D and Post Doctoral Courses etc., in prestigious Foreign Universities.

Interested Minority Community students of Karnataka state Domicile can apply in the prescribed application downloading the same from the official website of Directorate of Minorities, www.gokdom.kar.nic.in.

Minority Students opting to pursue higher studies in the following subjects only can apply and get benefit of financial assistance through Directorate of Minorities, Bangalore.

Subjects:-

1) Automation Robotics including Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Technology. 2) Laser Technology 3) Paper technology 4) Naval Architecture/Offshore Structures/Architecture in General. 5) Information Technology including Computer Engineering Software, software Quality Assurance, Networking /Connectivity Engineering, Communication system, under hazardous or Post – Disaster conditions, Multimedia communication 6) Low temperature Thermal Dynamics 7) Optometry 8) Art Restoration technology 9) Ceramic and Glass Technology 10) Dock and Harbour Engineering 11) Bio- Technology/ Genetic Engineering 12) Industrial Safety 13) Petroleum Technology 14) Aircraft/ Space Engineering 15) Imaging System Technology 16) Graphic engineering 17) Composite materials engineering including Decentralized Power, Distribution (for Solar Heat) System, Energy Storage Engineering, Energy conservation, Energy efficient habitat Engineering, 18) Satellite or remote Sensing 19) Packaging Engineering/ Technology 20) Nuclear Engineering 21) Medicine / Dental / Nursing/ Para- Medical 22) Business Administration/ Management Studies 23) MPhil/Ph.d in any area of applied Sciences., Basic Sciences, Cultural and Historical Studies. In addition to these subjects any other course the screening committee of the department may in special cases consider the course not listed above.

Eligibility:-

For Post Doctoral:- Candidates should have scored 60% and above marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master Degree/Ph.d.

For Ph.d:- Candidates should have scored 60% and above marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master Degree.

For Master Degree:- Candidates should have scored 60% and above marks or equivalent grade in relevant Bachelor Degree.

The student must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Age Limit:-

The student must be below 38 years from the date of commencement of the opted course or subjects selected for higher Studies.

Financial Assistance & Income limit:-

A total Scholarship of Rs.10.00 lakh per annum and a maximum of Rs.20.00 lakh (for 2 years) for the entire course will be sanctioned to the candidates whose total income from all sources of the candidate and his/her parents/ Guardians should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum & for those students whose total family income from all sources is between Rs. 6.00 lakhs per annum to Rs 15.00 Lakhs per annum they are eligible for 50% of the Scholarship subject to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakhs per annum (for 2 years).

The amount also covers the cost of one side air fare and simple living expenses as has been prescribed for all levels of courses covered under the scheme. The students are supposed to furnish their Bank Account Number, IFSC Code and Name and Branch of the Bank and other details in the application.

Mandatory Conditions:-

The candidates shall obtain the required admission letter from the Foreign University prior to the application made to the Directorate of Minorities, Bangalore-01. The candidates are required to seek admission and join regular courses/Full time courses in accredited Universities/ Institution only.

Default under the scheme:-

The selected candidates have to execute a bond on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.200/- as required under this scheme, in the prescribed format. In case a candidate pursuing studies abroad violates any of the terms and conditions of bond executed by him/her such candidates will be liable to pay the entire amount along with 12% interest per annum to the Government.

Mode of selection:-

The candidates after assessing their eligibility and suitability and as per conditions of the scheme shall apply to the Director, Directorate of Minorities, 20th Floor, V.V.Towers, Bangalore-560001 (Employed candidates have to apply through proper channel) in the prescribed application form. The candidates will be selected in pursuance of the guidelines followed by an interview by the selection Committee of short listed candidates.

One Child in The Family and One Time Award

Not more than one child of the same parent/Guardian will be eligible and to this

effect a self certification will be required from the candidate. The awardee cannot be

considered for the award for second or subsequent times as the individual can be

awarded only once.

Change of University by the Candidate

Change of University if any by the candidate after counselling by High power Committee will not be considered / entertained and only in genuine cases with the permission and approval by the Government.

Last Date to submit application:- 30.06.2018

For Further information and conditions, the candidates are advised to visit the

official website of Directorate of Minorities, Bangalore, https://gokdom.kar.nic.in

Akram Pasha I.A.S

Director,

Directorate of Minorities and Member Secretary

National Overseas Scholarship Selection Committee,

Bangalore.

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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Directorate of Minorities

21st Floor, V.V.Towers, Bangalore - 560001

APPLICATION FOR AWARD OF NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP TO MINORITY CANDIDATES FOR

THE YEAR 2018-19

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 30.06.2018

Note:- Candidate and any other family member who have already availed National Overseas Scholarship benefit once from Minority Department, will not be eligible for another course.

Please fill this application form carefully and legibly.

Registration No.

(For office use only) Passport Size

Photograph to be

pasted here

A. PERSONAL DETAILS

1. Candidate’s Name

(in Block Letters)

2. Date of Birth

(DD/MM/YYYY)

DD MM YYYY

3. GENDER

Male

Female

4. Place of Birth VILLAGE / TOWN DISTRICT STATE

5. Father’s Name

6. Occupation of

Father/Mother/Guardian

7. Annual Family

Income from all sources

(Enclose copy of Income Certificate issued by the

Tahsildar)

8. Income as per Tax

Returns (enclose copy)

9. Religion Muslim Christian Sikh Buddhist Paris Jain

10. SSLC Registration

Number

11. AADHAR Card

Number (Mandatory)

12.Contact No. and Email ID

12.1. Mobile No of the

student:

12.2. Email ID of the

student:

13. Address for Communication in Full

House No.:

Road/Street:

Village/Town/City:

Taluk:

District:

Pin Code:

14. Permanent Address in Full

House No.:

Road/Street:

Village/Town/City:

Taluk:

District:

Pin Code:

B. PARTICULARS OF ACADEMIC / EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

1. Current Qualification Level

Graduate Post-Graduate Ph.D

2. Name of Degree/ Qualification obtained in Previous Examination

3. Name of the College & Affiliated University

4. Specialization/ Subject

5. Aggregate Percentage / CGPA of marks obtained in All years/Semesters during the entire course

6. List your Academic highlights /

achievements (if any)

7. Candidates Name of the Bank,Account

Number,IFS Code and Bank Branch

Address

C. DETAILS OF OVERSEAS UNIVERSITY

1. Name of the Country Proposed for

Higher Studies

2. Name and Full Address of the

University/College where admission

has been obtained.

3. Name of the course/ degree/ for

which admission has been obtained

4. Subjects Opted for Higher

Studies

5. Total duration of course

6. Expected starting date and end

date of the course (in Months and years)

7. Total Annual Course

Fee of the opted course

8. Approx. cost of simple living at place of study

9. Approx. cost of airfare from

Bangalore to Study place

10. Have you been awarded Scholarship/Financial Aid/Grant from University where admission has been obtained? If yes, please give details along with supporting Documents.

Yes No

D. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:(TO BE FILLED ONLY BY EMPLOYED CANDIDATES WITH WORK EXPERIENCE)

Name of

Employer

Central Govt/

State Govt/ Private/Other

Joining Date

& Relieving

Date of the

Job

Duration of Service (Month- Year)

Designation Nature of Work Monthly salary

drawn

(Annual Rs/year)

E. MISCELLANEOUS PARTICULARS 1. What are the co-curricular/ extra-curricular activities you have been involved in? (please provide supporting documents, if any)

2. Please provide details of

published research papers/books,

if any

3. Has the university/ college where candidate has been selected ranked among top

100 for his/her selected field in the most recent rankings by any one of the following 3 popular and globally

accepted university ranking Methodologies (please provide proof / print out of same)

1. Academic Ranking of World Universities (www.arwu.org)

2. Times Higher Education World University Rankings

(www.timeshighereducation.co.uk)

3. QS World University Rankings (www.topuniversities.com)

Yes

No

Not ranked

4. Have any of your relatives been awarded this scholarship previously? (If yes, Please state their Name, Relationship with you and Year of award)

Yes

No

5. Have you been awarded Scholarship/Financial Aid/Grants from any other Government/Private Agency? (If yes, please furnish details)

Yes

No

6. Next of kin in India to be

contacted in case of emergency

Name:

Relationship:

Full Address :

Mobile:

Email ID:

Relationship:

F. CHECKLIST OF ENCLOSURES (PLEASE TICK THE DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED)

1. Copy of Income and Caste Certificate Issued by the Tahsildar for the current year.

2. Copy of Income Tax Returns (Latest), If your Income Tax Payee.

3. Attested Copy of Degree Certificate (Convocation Certificate).

4. Attested Copies of SSLC Mark Card, I & II PUC Marks Card, All marks cards of entire degree course / Previous examination, all semesters.

5. Attested copy of currently valid Indian passport.

6. Attested copy of visa (if available).

7. Change of University if any by the candidate after counselling by High power Committee will not

be considered / entertained and only in Genuine cases with the permission and approval by the

Government.

8. Copy of Admission/ offer letter from university/College where admission has been obtained, if offer

Letter is not submitted alongwith application, it will be rejected at the scrutiny level and no further

Review will be entertained.

9. Copy of details of course fees and fees break-up of course to which you are selected.

10. Scholarship/Financial Aid/Grant/Award of Financial Support received from any agency/ University must

be enclosed. (if any)

11. Personnel statement of the candidate presenting his/ her case for scholarship (Not more than 2 pages).

12. 1st

recommendation / reference letter – academic.

13. 2nd

recommendation / reference letter - in case of currently employed applicants, it has to be

from a professional, preferably his/ her superiors, else it can be academic (Not more than 2

pages on A4 size).

14. Proof of involvement in Extra-curricular/ Social/ Community development activities. (If any)

15. Printout of ranking/ rating of course/ college from global university rankings (if any)

16. Applicants Cancelled Cheque Leaf along with Bank Pass Book Xerox copy first page showing name of the Bank, Account Number of Candidate, IFS Code and Bank Branch Address

G. DECLARATION

I S/o /D/o/W/o _________________________ residing at the above given address have furnished the information and documents as per my academic qualification and certificates

issued by the College/Universities authorities concerned, they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I declare that I have not utilized this benefit earlier from any Government Departments or from the Directorate of Minorities.

If I am selected for the above scholarship to study overseas, I undertake that I will return to India on

completion of my course. I submit that I shall study and complete the course without break.

In case I discontinue the course, or continue to reside and work abroad after completion of the course, I undertake that I will return the entire amount spent on my scholarship back to the Directorate of Minorities with

12% annual simple interest.

If selected, I will sign an affidavit on non–judicial Stamp Paper of Rs.200- and furnish with two Sureties, also

on a non–judicial Stamp Paper Rs.200.

In case any of the information furnished by me and the documents enclosed are found to be incorrect or false, we are liable to be taken action against us as per the existing rules of the Government and Department.

Certified that I am the only member of the family availing this benefit and also certify that no other family member has availed benefit earlier. If information furnished is found to be false I will refund the entire Scholarship amount.

Signature of the Parent/Guardian Signature of the Student

Date:

Note :-

Filled in applications must be sent to Directorate of Minorities, 20th

Floor, V.V.Towers, Vidhana Veedhi Road, Bangalore – 560001, on or before the last for submission of this application. Kindly write “NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITIES 2018-19” on the Envelope before sending it to the Directorate of Minorities, Bangalore-01. Applications submitted after the last date of submission will not be accepted

and incomplete application are liable to be rejected.