Sarkari Yojana
Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme
About Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Through the “Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme”, the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities and Backward Classes, Government of Jharkhand, funds deserving students from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities and Backward Classes who wish to undertake postgraduate study at top-ranked universities abroad.
Objective:
The scheme sets out to empower meritorious students by widening their access to quality education, giving them global exposure and advancing social equity. A tie-up with the Chevening Scholarship broadens its reach. Support covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel and other academic costs. Each year, a total of 25 (twenty five) students are chosen: a maximum of 10 (ten) from Scheduled Tribes, a maximum of 05 (five) from Scheduled Castes, a maximum of 03 (three) from Minorities and a maximum of 07 (seven) from Backward Classes. They receive financial assistance for higher education, such as Masters / M.Phil Full Degree Programmes in selected courses at leading foreign universities. Of these 25 (twenty five), 05 (five) students are selected under the Chevening Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship Scheme; the Jharkhand Government pays their entire tuition fees up to a maximum of £ 94,000 GBP per year, and any costs above £ 94,000 GBP for these 05 (five) students are met by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The other 20 (twenty) students, not selected under the Chevening Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship Scheme, are supported under the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
Priority for disciplines:
- Engineering and Technology
- Data Sciences and Machine Learning
- Management Studies
- Finance
- Water Studies
- Pharmacology and Pharmacy Studies
- Energy Studies
- Conflict Studies
- Migration and Refugee Studies
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
28 Dec 2020
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only residents of Jharkhand state may apply
Only residents of Jharkhand state may apply.
Applicants have to come from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled…
Applicants have to come from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities or Backward Classes.
At the time of applying, the applicant can…
At the time of applying, the applicant can be no older than 35 years.
A bachelor's degree together with an outstanding academic…
A bachelor's degree together with an outstanding academic record is required.
The applicant needs an offer of admission from…
The applicant needs an offer of admission from a university ranked in the global top 100 or from a UK university named in Annexure-A.
Benefits Provided
Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Students receive financial help to undertake higher studies…
Students receive financial help to undertake higher studies abroad.
Tuition fees for selected postgraduate programmes are paid…
Tuition fees for selected postgraduate programmes are paid up to £94,000/- per year.
A monthly living allowance is paid, fixed according…
A monthly living allowance is paid, fixed according to whether the student lives in London or elsewhere.
Economy-class return airfare between India and the UK…
Economy-class return airfare between India and the UK is provided.
Extra grants are available for thesis submission, examinations…
Extra grants are available for thesis submission, examinations and associated costs.
To boost the representation of women, 30% of…
To boost the representation of women, 30% of the seats are set aside for female applicants.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of caste from the competent authority
Certificate of caste from the competent authority.
Admission proof issued by the chosen university
Admission proof issued by the chosen university.
For minority applicants, a self-declaration form (if applicable)
For minority applicants, a self-declaration form (if applicable).
Degree certificates and academic transcripts
Degree certificates and academic transcripts.
A valid passport along with visa application details
A valid passport along with visa application details.
Letters of Recommendation and a Statement of Purpose…
Letters of Recommendation and a Statement of Purpose (SOP).
2020-12-28
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Applications are made through the official Chevening website.
Complete the online registration form - On opening…
Complete the online registration form
On opening the application system, you must first read and accept the Chevening terms and conditions and Privacy Notice, then register an email address and mobile phone number. An email containing a link to the application portal will follow.
Pass the eligibility checker - Using the link…
Pass the eligibility checker
Using the link to the application portal, answer the eligibility questions that confirm whether you qualify for a Chevening Scholarship.
The result, pass or fail, is shown straight away. Applicants who fail but believe a mistake was made get two further attempts.
Passing the checker triggers an email to your registered address containing a link for continuing the application.
Tip: The eligibility quiz on the Chevening website shows in advance whether you are likely to pass the checker.
Make a note of your access code -…
Make a note of your access code
When you follow the emailed link to carry on with your application, a unique access code will appear on screen.
Write this code down or photograph it, because it is required each time you return to your application.
Complete each section of the application form -…
Complete each section of the application form
The Chevening application can now be started.
The system logs you out after 15 minutes of inactivity, so save your work regularly as you move through each stage.
Every section of the form must be completed:
Personal Details:
Give your full name, pronouns, date of birth, address and the interview location you prefer.
Immigration Details:
State your country of citizenship, your passport number (where available) and any other relevant information.
Education History:
List your education, including the institutions you attended, the courses you studied and the results you obtained. Up to 15 entries are allowed.
Work History:
As many as 15 previous work experiences can be entered on the form.
The system multiplies the number of weeks by the hours worked for each entry to work out whether you meet Chevening's requirement of 2,800 hours of work experience, and your total is displayed.
Further guidance is available on the work experience requirement and the kinds of work that count.
Programmes of Study
Enter your three preferred UK master's degree courses. The course finder lists every course eligible for Chevening.
You will be asked whether you have already applied to each chosen course; applying to them before submitting the Chevening application is not required.
Guidance on preparing your UK university application is also available.
Referees
The form asks for the names, job details and contact details of two referees.
Applicants invited to interview must upload two letters from these referees to the online application system.
More information on references is available.
Essay Questions
Answer the four Chevening essay questions, which cover leadership, relationship-building, your course choices and your future career goals.
Answers must be written in English and may not exceed 500 words each.
It is advisable to draft the answers in a separate document and paste them into the form once they are final.
Guidance is available on scoring well against each of Chevening's application criteria.
Equal Opportunities
Provide background information that helps Chevening monitor diversity and accessibility; it has no bearing on the outcome of your application.
Submit your application - Check that every section…
Submit your application
Check that every section of the form shows as ‘complete’.
Give your consent to the scholarship conditions set out in the form.
Click ‘submit application’ followed by ‘confirm submission’.
Your application is now submitted.
Selection Process:
The Chevening Secretariat shortlists the eligible applications.
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel that includes representatives of the Jharkhand government and the FCDO.
The final choice rests on merit and on meeting Chevening standards.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.