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| Scholarship ID | VSMDR-GSS-01/AY25-01 |
|---|---|
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Applicable Curricula
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ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
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Applicable Grades
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7,8,9,10,11,12
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Scholarship Tenure
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2 year
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| Categories | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Value |
|---|---|---|
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Category A
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Winner of the International Tournament as official representative of the Country
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Other Benefits: upto 5L per year for 2 consecutive years
Scholarship Value: 100% |
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Category B
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Participated in the International Tournament as the official representative of the Country
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Other Benefits: Upto 4L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Scholarship Value: 100% |
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Category C
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Winner of the National Tournament as a State Player
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Other Benefits: upto 2L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Scholarship Value: 100% |
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Category D
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Participated in the National Tournament as a State player
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Other Benefits: upto 1L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Scholarship Value: 100% |
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Category E
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Participated in the National Tournament as a State player
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Other Benefits: Nil
Scholarship Value: 90% |
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Category F
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Participated in the State Tournament as a District player
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Other Benefits: Nil
Scholarship Value: 90% |
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
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.
The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.
Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.
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.
Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.
| Scholarship ID | INGSG-GCS-AY26-01 |
|---|---|
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Applicable Curricula
|
IB, CBSE
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Applicable Grades
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11,12
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Scholarship Tenure
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2 years
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Minimum Eligibility
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Minimum 85% in Grade 9 Annual examination and minimum 85% in grade 10 pre board examination
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| Categories | CAT A | CAT B | CAT C |
|---|---|---|---|
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Academic Benefit
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100% fee
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100% fee
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50% fee
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Hostel Benefit
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100%
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Nil
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Nil
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* 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
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.
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.
Students who avail of the scholarship are required to complete the full term.
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.
Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.
The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for the allocation of scholarships
By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.
| Scholarship ID | VSMDR-DRAPJAKGSS-01/AY25-01 |
|---|---|
|
Applicable Curricula
|
ICSE, IGCSE, A LEVEL, ISC
|
|
Applicable Grades
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6,7,8,9,10,11,12
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|
Scholarship Tenure
|
1 year
|
| Categories | CAT A | CAT B | CAT C | CAT D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Scholarship Benefits
|
20%
|
15%
|
10%
|
6%
|
|
Minimum Eligibility
|
International Level
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National Level
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Regional
|
Inter-School
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|
Academic Eligibility
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70%
|
70%
|
70%
|
70%
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| Categories | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Category A
|
|
20% off tuition fee
|
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Category B
|
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15% off tuition fee
|
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Category C
|
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10% off tuition fee
|
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Category D
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|
6% off tuition fee
|
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
| 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
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International Level
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National Level
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Regional
|
|
Academic Eligibility
|
70%
|
70%
|
70%
|
| Categories | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Category A (*1) Winners of the International Level Competition such as:
|
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60% off Tuition Fee
|
|
Category B (*2) Winners of the National Level Competition such as:
|
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40% off Tuition Fee
|
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Category C (*3) Winners of the District Level Competition such as:
|
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10% off tuition fee
|
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)
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.
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.
| 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%
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CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students: 93.1% - 95%
|
CBSE / ICSE / State Boards / Other Boards Students : 90.1% - 93%
|
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.
| 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%
|
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.
The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at Vikaasa campuses only and is non-transferable.
Students who avail of the scholarship must complete the full term.
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.
Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.
| 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
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15.01-18L INR
|
|
Academic Eligibility
|
70%
|
70%
|
70%
|
70%
|
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.