Organization : PDM College of Pharmacy
Scholarship Name : Nandini Foundation Merit Based Scholarship Scheme
College Location : Bahadurgarh, Haryana
Website : https://www.pdm.ac.in/scholarships/
Nandini Foundation Merit Based Scholarship Scheme :
Merit Based Scholarship Scheme titled “NANDINI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP” was announced by BELCO PHARMA on the event of APTI Sponsored National Seminar in PDM College of Pharmacy held on 12th April 2014. The “NANDINI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP” sponsored by BELCO PHARMA is available to brilliant but poor students from Bachelor of Pharmacy Course held at PDM college of Pharmacy. This is available to meritorious and needy students of PDM college of Pharmacy. This Scheme will cover students from First Year to Fourth Year B.Pharma course.
Objective:
To provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low income families to meet their annual fee charges while pursuing B. Pharma course.
Scope:
The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the results of Senior Secondary Examination for Ist year B. Pharma student and for subsequent years on the merit of Year wise subsequent examinations held at PDM college of Pharmacy. Two fresh scholarships will be awarded to any two students pursuing graduate studies in PDM college of Pharmacy.
Allocation Of Scholarships:
The total number of scholarships would be two, which will be divided amongst the Four year Bachelor degree programme on the basis of Merit and Family income.
Eligibility:
Students who are at and above 65% percentage of total marks in the relevant Examination from a particular Board of Examination, in class Xll of 10+2 pattern or equivalent for 1st yr B.Pharm student or at and above 65% percentage of total marks in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd year B. Pharma annual examination for 2nd, 3rd or 4th yr B.Pharm student at PDM institution and not availing any other scholarship scheme, would be eligible for consideration under this Scheme. In addition to Merit, the Financial Position of a student would also be considered in the ratio of 60:40 (Merit : Family Income). Students pursuing B. Pharma 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year at PDM college of Pharmacy can only apply under this scholarship scheme. This is applicable to all categories of students both ‘general‘ and ‘reserved‘.
Students belonging to reserved categories/weaker sections/minorities are eligible on the basis of merit. The Scholarship would be available to students belonging to ‘non-creamy layer‘. There is no as such Reservation for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for the scholarship as it is totally based on MERIT and Annual Family Income.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates are required to submit the documents mentioned in point/clause number 12, to the office by 20-03-15, 4.00 P.M. The college examining body will draw up a merit list of students likely to be eligible for scholarship after the Last Date of Scholarship Form submission. The income of the student’s parents will be taken into account before preparing the list. The College will display the names of the shortlisted candidates for consideration of the award of scholarships on the Bulletin Board/Website/Notice Board.
Candidate’s selection shall be done by college administration on the basis of 60:40 ratio of merit: family income and aggregate points allocated for all the credentials to be submitted along the application form. If none of the Candidates applying for scholarship fails to meet up to 65% merit in respective examination or does not fall in the specified income group, then the Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of Highest Scored Merit (only) of a student along with aggregate points and the decision by college administration.
Rate Of Scholarships:
The scholarship would cover one academic year fee on the basis of the academic result. Each year, up to 04 years the Scholarship in upcoming years shall be awarded to fresh deserving candidates.
Parental/Family Income Ceiling:
(40% Credit) The Scholarship offered at PDM College of Pharmacy is based on Merit as well as Financial Position of a student, (60:40 ratio). Apart from MERIT being the deciding factor, the Family/Parental Income will play a VITAL role in awarding the scholarship. Parental Income shall not exceed 3 Lakhs per Annum.
Duration Of Scholarships:
A scholarship under the scheme is for one academic year and extended from year to year to deserving students during the four year degree course at PDM college of Pharmacy. The recipient of Scholarship will depend on promotion to the next class provided the student secures 65% or more marks or aggregate in the preceding year of the annual examination. It will also be subjected to discipline by the student. Complaints against the students regarding indiscipline including any complaints of having indulged in ragging would lead to forfeiture of scholarship.
Good conduct as mentioned above is also required for award of the scholarship.
Payment Of Scholarship:
Scholarship will be awarded to the selected students directly to the College by BELCO PHARMA.
Other Criterion For Grant Of Scholarship:
** The recipient must fill and submit the Scholarship Form, Income Affidavit and Statement of Particulars Form available at college office before the Last Date (20-03-15) for being considered for scholarship.
** Applicant must possess a minimum of 65% of overall attendance in past and current sessions to qualify for the scholarship.
** Applicant should not be availing any other scholarship.
** Applicant must present a minimum of two letters of recommendations from past school, village/town administration office, Bank/Financial Institutions, Parent’s Employer, etc. suggesting justifiable reasons for the scholarship to applicant.
** The applicant must have demonstrated active participation in extra-curricular activities and college events and must have demonstrated leadership activities.
** The applicant after being shortlisted must be recommended by majority of college faculties to receive the grant. Applicant might require explaining in front of panel of committee members before receiving grant.
** The decision of the College will be final and binding in all such matters. Scholarship once cancelled will not be revived under any circumstances.
Pdocuments Required To Be Submitted:
** An Cover Application with two recent passport size Photographs; Candidates applying for scholarship are required to submit a Cover application with two recent passport size Photographs.
** Filled in Scholarship Form; The applicant should fillup the Scholarship Form and submit the same.
** Attested Copies of Mark sheets and extracurricular activities Applicant is required to submit the attested photocopies of mark sheet and the certificates of extracurricular activities.
** One Page Essay; The applicant must write a one page essay with maximum of 1000 words explaining why she/he is a suitable candidate for the scholarship grant.
The essay will be evaluated on the basis of:
** Individual determination to succeed in career
** Future Goals and Plans to achieve them
** Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or you have faced currently etc.
Letter of Recommendation:
Applicant must submit minimum two Letters of recommendations from either past school, Village/town administration office, Bank/Financial Institutions, Parent’s Employer, etc. suggesting justifiable reasons for the scholarship grant to the applicant.
Statement of Particulars and Income Affidavit:
A filled in form for Statement of Particulars and Income Affidavit.
Note :
The Scholarship form, Income Affidavit and Statement of Particulars Form can be taken from the College Administrative Office.
Incomplete forms in any aspect will be subjected to rejection.