Goa Education Trust Scholarships

Goa Education Trust Scholarships 2016 The Dempo and the Fomento Group collaboratively formed the Goa Education Trust with the British Council in the year 2009 to provide Goan students with a platform to undertake postgraduate study in the UK. Since its inception the scholarship provided an opportunity for Goans to obtain higher education degrees from top UK Universities in various disciplines including Journalism, Education, Ancient History and Law. In 2015, the decision was taken to open the scholarship up for all Indian nationals. This Scholarship is now open to ANY Indian national applying for a Master’s Programme in the UK. Applications now open for year 2016! Eligibility The candidate should: Identify a suitable Masters programme in the UK beginning in September / October 2016 (Proof of admission / application will be required at the time of the interview). Be an Indian national with valid Indian Passport and must be in India at the time of applying for the Scholarship Be not more than 30 years of age at the time of applying Have an excellent track record in academics and extra- curricular achievements Value of Award Scholarships will fund young Indians to pursue a Masters in the UK and will cover part or full tuition fees not exceeding GBP 12500 Application Guidelines Download the application form from the website Fill the complete application form in word format and please ensure to insert an image of your photograph in the relevant section. Ensure the following supporting documents are scanned to be mailed along with the filled in application form Copy of birth certificate as applicant?s age proof Copy of passport details as applicant?s address proof Copy of your conditional/ unconditional admission letter from the UK institution (if already received) One academic and one professional reference letter, although recent graduates may submit two academic references of not more than one A4 size page each Entire application pack including the filled in applicatio