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Key Takeaways

Many beliefs about the ICSE Curriculum are based on outdated assumptions rather than current classroom practices.
Visiting schools and interacting with educators is the best way to make an informed decision.
The ICSE Curriculum balances academic rigour with creativity, communication and experiential learning.
Holistic development depends on both the curriculum and how the school delivers it.
Vikaasa provides a nurturing environment where children develop confidence, curiosity and lifelong learning skills.

Choosing the right school often begins with choosing the right curriculum, and that is where confusion usually starts. From social media opinions to neighbourhood conversations, parents are constantly exposed to common myths about different education boards. Is the ICSE Curriculum only for academically brilliant children? Is it too difficult? Does it leave little room for creativity or extracurricular activities?

The truth is that many of these beliefs are based on outdated assumptions rather than facts. According to the UDISE+ Report 2023–24 (Ministry of Education), India has over 14.67 lakh schools serving millions of learners, giving parents more choices than ever before.

With so many available choices, making a decision based on misconceptions can prevent families from finding the learning environment that truly suits their child. This guide aims to debunk myths, separate fact from fiction and help parents to confidently make informed choices.

What Are the Most Common Myths About the ICSE Curriculum?

Many parents hear the same concerns repeatedly. Let’s examine them objectively.

Myth	Reality
ICSE is only for toppers.	It supports learners with different strengths through conceptual understanding.
ICSE has too much syllabus.	The curriculum is broad but focuses on understanding instead of rote learning.
ICSE students struggle in competitive exams.	Strong fundamentals often support preparation for national-level entrance examinations.
There is no focus on extracurricular activities.	Most ICSE schools encourage sports, arts, leadership and co-curricular learning alongside academics.

Understanding these distinctions helps families avoid making decisions based on hearsay rather than evidence.

Why Do These Myths Continue to Exist?

Many myths in education continue because they are passed from one generation to another without being questioned. Some of the common reasons include:

Comparing today’s curriculum with experiences from decades ago.
Assuming all schools implement the curriculum in the same way.
Relying on online opinions without verifying credible sources.
Confusing academic rigour with excessive pressure.

Education has evolved significantly, and so has the way schools deliver the ICSE Curriculum.

How Does the ICSE Curriculum Actually Benefit Students?

Rather than focusing solely on examinations; the ICSE Curriculum encourages balanced development. Some key advantages include:

Strong foundation in English communication.
Concept-based learning instead of memorisation.
Equal importance to Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Arts and Languages.
Opportunities to develop creativity through projects and presentations.
Continuous development of analytical and problem-solving skills.

For example; instead of simply memorising scientific concepts, students are encouraged to conduct experiments, interpret observations and explain outcomes in their own words. This approach develops confidence and independent thinking that extends beyond the classroom.

What Should Parents Consider Before Believing Curriculum Myths?

Before accepting any opinion, ask a few practical questions.

Does the information come from a reliable educational source?
Have you visited the school personally?
Have you spoken with teachers instead of relying on online discussions?
Does the curriculum match your child’s interests and learning style?

Parents exploring schools for Kindergarten often focus only on immediate academic expectations. However, choosing a curriculum should also consider how it supports communication, confidence and curiosity throughout a child’s educational journey.

Why Is It Time to Start Debunking Common Myths?

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions parents make. It deserves careful research rather than assumptions. The best way to approach any curriculum is to:

Visit schools personally.
Observe classroom interactions.
Speak with teachers and current parents.
Review the learning philosophy at school.
Consider the unique learning needs of the child.

When parents begin debunking common myths; they often discover that the right school is not the one with the loudest reputation but the one that best supports their child’s growth.

How Does Vikaasa Support Holistic Learning?

At Vikaasa, learning extends beyond textbooks. The school combines academic excellence with values, creativity and experiential learning to nurture confident, compassionate individuals. Rather than encouraging competition alone, Vikaasa focuses on helping every child discover their strengths while building important life skills to prepare them for future success.

Enquire about our approach to academics, extracurricular programmes and student development before making an informed decision. Explore admissions at Vikaasa to discover how your child can learn and grow in an engaging and future-ready learning community. Contact our Admissions Team today!

FAQs

1. What is the biggest common myth about the ICSE Curriculum?

One of the biggest common myths is that the ICSE Curriculum is only suitable for academically exceptional students. In reality, it encourages conceptual understanding, creativity, communication and practical learning, making it suitable for children with diverse learning styles and interests.

2. Why do myths in education influence parents so easily?

Parents often rely on recommendations from friends, relatives or online discussions. Verifying essential information through school visits, official curriculum guidelines and interactions with educators helps them to separate facts from assumptions.

3. Is the ICSE Curriculum only focused on academics?

No. Along with academic excellence, the ICSE Curriculum encourages sports, arts, project-based learning, communication skills and leadership development to support the child’s overall growth.

4. Why is Vikaasa a good choice for families considering the ICSE Curriculum?

Vikaasa combines the strengths of the ICSE Curriculum with experiential learning, personalised attention, strong values and holistic development. Children are encouraged to think independently, communicate confidently and enjoy learning in a supportive environment.

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Vikaasa SCHOOL GLOBAL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-GSS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
Applicable Grades	7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	2 year

Categories	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Value
Category A	Winner of the International Tournament as official representative of the Country	Other Benefits: upto 5L per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category B	Participated in the International Tournament as the official representative of the Country	Other Benefits: Upto 4L INR per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category C	Winner of the National Tournament as a State Player	Other Benefits: upto 2L INR per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category D	Participated in the National Tournament as a State player	Other Benefits: upto 1L INR per year for 2 consecutive years Scholarship Value: 100%
Category E	Participated in the National Tournament as a State player	Other Benefits: Nil Scholarship Value: 90%
Category F	Participated in the State Tournament as a District player	Other Benefits: Nil Scholarship Value: 90%

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicants must have a National / International repute.
2) Applicants must come from a Moderate Income family(with Annual family income less than INR 5 Lacs).
3) Have a good academic performance for the past two years.
4) Must be affiliated with a Sports Coach or a recognized Sports Body/ Federation/ Academy.
5) Pass a skills test and Interview.
6) Be able to demonstrate strong evidence of future outstanding potential.
7) Have consistently played for the last 2 years, i.e. represented their country at national OR international levels in the last 2/3 years.
8) Be members of winner and runners-up teams and first/second or third position holders in individual events at National level OR
9) Have represented / winner of junior / senior National championships/ games for last 2 years OR
10) Have an outstanding achievement in sports at the international level, minimally at the SEA Games and/or at the other Major Games or equivalent competition OR
11) Be talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various International / National Level competitions

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form.

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents.

– Upload last 2 Years academic records.

– Family income documents/ tax assessment for the past two years.

Step 2 : One to One Interview

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship.

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

If any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP

Application Timeline : 15th Oct 2026 - 15th Feb 2027

Scholarship ID	INGSG-GCS-AY27-01
Applicable Curricula	IB, CBSE
Applicable Grades	11,12
Scholarship Tenure	2 years
Minimum Eligibility	Minimum 85% in Grade 9 Annual examination and minimum 85% in grade 10 pre board examination

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C
Academic Benefit	100% fee	100% fee	50% fee
Hostel Benefit	100%	Nil	Nil

Eligibility Criteria

Grade 10 Students above 85% in Pre board & Grade 9 Examinations Can apply, Being a Limited seats Scholarship ,it’s on the Scholarship Committee discretion to offer Scholarships to meritorious Students.

Note

* Fee referred to here is Gross fees excluding Exam Bus Fees, Overseas trips etc & If permitted by local education authority

**The applicant should have scored:

a. CBSE/ ICSE/ State Board Applicants :

85% in Grade 9 Annual examination and 85% in pre board examination

b. IGCSE Applicants : 7A* or above in 9th Standard and 7A* or above in class 10 pre board examination

c. American /Other Boards / Public Board Applicants : Equivalent of 85+ percent or Grades in class 10 pre board examination

***Medium of instruction is English

Scholarship will be awarded basis the applicant’s academic performance in Grade 10 board exams, scholarship online exam and interviews

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Submit the Application form

Step 1A : Documentation – In the Application form Upload all prerequisite Documents

– Upload academic records for past two years

Step 2 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified via email within 10 working days

Step 3 : Scholarship Assessment

Step 4 : One to One Interview

Step 5 : Scholarship Selection + Disbursal

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless otherwise provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship are required to complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail of the Scholarships are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through GIRO. GIRO will be a prerequisite for the scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

DR APJ ABDUL KALAM GLOBAL SKILLS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-DRAPJAKGSS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
Applicable Grades	6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	20%	15%	10%	6%
Minimum Eligibility	International Level	National Level	Regional	Inter-School
Academic Eligibility	70%	70%	70%	70%

Eligibility Criteria

Categories	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Value
Category A	- 1st and 2nd rank in the Raman Young Science Innovator Award - 1st, 2nd and 3rd ranks in CSIR Innovation awards for school children - 1st and 2nd ranks for National Space Society Competitions - Top 10 rankers for National Science Talent Search Examination - 1st Ranking in teams at the Space Quiz - National 1st and 2nd Prize Winner at the annual competition of National Children’s Science Congress - 1st position in National Robotics Competition - 1st position in Science and Engineering Fair	20% off tuition fee
Category B	- 3rd Raman Young Science Innovator Award - 4th and 5th Rankers in CSIR Innovation awards for school Children - 3rd position in National Space Society Competitions - 11 to 20th rankers for National Science Talent Search Examination - 2nd and 3rd positions in National Robotics Competition - 2nd and 3rd position in Science and Engineering Fair	15% off tuition fee
Category C	- Top 10 Rankers at any national/international competitions run by IT giants like Microsoft / Google / Adobe / Intel etc especially Google Science Fair - Top 10 Rankers at International Level Robot Olympiad - 21 to 30 rankers for the National Science Talent Search Examinations	10% off tuition fee
Category D	-Top 10 International Rank in SOF/STEM Olympiad / Robotics / GK Olympiad	6% off tuition fee

Scholarship Process

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicant must be Indian Residents (Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa)

2) Have represented at national OR international OR Regional forums

– Have written a paper, thesis or published documents OR have invented or innovated a tool/gadget related to digital space like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Robotics, Coding, App-making, Block Chain etc.

3) Academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years

4) One to One Online Interview

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents

– Upload relevant proof/s of the paper, thesis, publication, tool, instrument, application etc.

Step 2 : One to One Interview

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note:

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless otherwise provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship are required to complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

9GEMS™ HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-9GEMSHDS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL,ISC
Applicable Grades	6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C
Scholarship Benefits	60%	40%	10%
Minimum Eligibility	International Level	National Level	Regional
Academic Eligibility	70%	70%	70%

Eligibility Criteria

Categories	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Value
Category A (*1) Winners of the International Level Competition such as:	- World Shooting Championship - Great Edinburgh International Cross Country - World Archery Champions - Wimbledon (Jr) - IBSF World U17 & U21 Snooker Champions - International Badminton Champions - Commonwealth Games - Asian Champions	60% off Tuition Fee
Category B (*2) Winners of the National Level Competition such as:	- National Level Quizzes organised by government agencies - National Level Vocal, Dance & Drama Competitions - National Level Instrumental Competitions	40% off Tuition Fee
Category C (*3) Winners of the District Level Competition such as:	- Games organised by Federations / registered bodies - High distinction Diploma by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Trinity College of London, Torrins Academy.	10% off tuition fee

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicant must be Indian Residents (Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa)

2) Students who have received National or International or Regional recognition, in the fields of sport, co-curricular activities including visual and performing arts, community service, innovation and entrepreneurship, showed extraordinary leadership skills are eligible to apply.

3) Applicant’s academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Submit the online application form

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents

– Upload academic records for past two years

– Certificates, Awards, Supporting documents in any of the Sports, Co-Curricular Activity, Performing Arts etc.

Step 2 : One to One Interview (If applicable)

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship.

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicants must be Indian Residents (Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter ID)

2) Previous Years’ Academic Performance

3) Scholarship Test (mandatory)

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite Documents
– Upload last Grade Annual Examination Mark Sheet (IGCSE, IBMYP, ICSE, CBSE ,American curriculum or equivalent)

Step 2 : Online Scholarship Assessment Test
Step 3 : One to One Interview ( If applicable)
Step 4 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 5 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

GLOBAL FUTURE-READY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-GFRMS-01/AY25-02
Applicable Curricula	IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
Applicable Grades	6,7,8
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	30%	20%	10%	5%
Minimum Eligibility	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 97.1% and above	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 95.1% -97%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 93.1% - 95%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 90.1% - 93%

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicants must be Indian Residents (Passport / Aadhar Card / Voter ID)

2) Previous Years’ Academic Performance

3) Scholarship Test (mandatory)

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 2 : Online Scholarship Assessment Test
Step 3 : One to One Interview ( If applicable)
Step 4 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 5 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Grades 9 and 10, 11 and 12

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-GFRMS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	IGCSE, A LEVEL,ISC, ICSE
Applicable Grades	9 and 10, 11 and 12
Scholarship Tenure	2 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	35% off on Tuition fees	25% off on Tuition fees	10% off on Tuition fees	5% off on Tuition fees
Minimum Eligibility	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 96.01% and above	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 94.01% - 96%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 93.01% - 94%	CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 91.01% - 93%

Scholarship Disbursal Criteria

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Indian Residents (Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa)

2) Academic Board/Public Examination Results

3) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form
Step 1 A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents (IGCSE, IBMYP, ICSE,CBSE, American curriculum or equivalent)

Step 2 : One to One Interview (If applicable)

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part unless provided at the school’s sole and unfettered discretion.

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.

The continuation of the scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Students must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which the Scholarship was granted to him/ her.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee-related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short, a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee-related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail of only one fee-related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship.

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) must register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees. It is not applicable on one-time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

If any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

If partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, the scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against the school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

The Scholarship Committee’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision

The Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSAL VALUES MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship ID	VSMDR-MGUVMCMS-01/AY25-01
Applicable Curricula	ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL,ISC
Applicable Grades	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Scholarship Tenure	1 year

Categories	CAT A	CAT B	CAT C	CAT D
Scholarship Benefits	35%	25%	15%	10%
Gross Family Income	Below 8L INR	8.01-12L INR	12.01-15L INR	15.01-18L INR
Academic Eligibility	70%	70%	70%	70%

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Indian Residents (Passport / Aadhar Card/ Voter ID)

Applicants must be from a Moderate-Income family as per the above category table

Provide family income documents (Parents)/tax assessment (ITR Income Tax Return) for the past two years.

Gross Family Income declaration.

Appointment letter and/or latest salary slips / or Certificate of Employment and Compensation, where the parent relocated to India less than a year ago.

Applicant’s academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) over the past two years.

Scholarship Assessment (if applicable).

One-to-One Interview (if applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1 : Application – Submit the online application form.

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form, upload all prerequisite documents.

– Upload academic records for the past two years.

– Family income documents/tax assessment (ITR duly acknowledged by IT dept.)for the past two years including that of Father & Mother (If self employed or working professional).

– In case of local guardians, the gross family income of local guardians in India will be considered as a base for processing the application.

– Self-Declaration for Gross Family Income

Step 2 : Scholarship Assessment (if applicable).

Step 3 : One to One Interview (if applicable).

Step 4 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation .

Step 5 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing).

Note :

Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

1. VALIDITY

The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.

If a student is granted a scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period.

There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part, unless otherwise provided at school’s sole and unfettered discretion

The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.

The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa Schools,Madurai campus only and is non- transferrable.

The continuation of scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Student must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which Scholarship was granted to him/ her

2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail only one fee related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship

The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.

All successful applicants (new Admissions) are required to register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.

Students who avail the scholarship are required to complete the full term.

The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees and is not applicable on one time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.

Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.

Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.

In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.‍

3. TERMINATION :

In case if partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.

The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder’s progress or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.‍

4. BRAND PARTICIPATION

Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing Vikaasa to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.

5. RIGHTS

Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for allocation of scholarships

No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.

Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.

Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.

Scholarship Committee failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision‍

Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary in order to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.

By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.

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