SASAKAWA-INDIA LEPROSY FOUNDATION (S-ILF) NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FOR GIRLS

1. At least one parent or applicant must have had leprosy and must be residing in a self settled leprosy colony.
2. Only one individual from a family can avail of the scholarship in any one year.
3. Only first year applicants beginning their studies/courses are eligible.
4. Applicants availing scholarships from other organizations/individuals will not be considered.
5. Applicant opting for B.Sc (Basic Nursing) must have cleared her higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized school with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
6. Applicant opting for General Nursing & Midwifery must have cleared her higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized school preferably with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
7. Applicant must not be less than 17 years at the time of application.

Stated amount: 113,000

1. S-ILF will pay for the tuition fees, admission fee, mess fee and boarding/ hostel expenses to the institutes directly.
2. Maximum financial support limit for 1 student would be up to Rs 1, 13, 000 (Including Tuition fees, Accommodation, Mess). This amount would be paid directly to the institute.
3. S-ILF will also pay a stipend of Rs 1, 000 per month to each candidate to meet their requirements. No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.

1. All eligible candidates will be listed in the order of the set criteria of merit in the last Board examination.
2. Meritorious students will be called for the personal interview and top candidates will be selected for the scholarship by selection committee.
3. The scholarship fund will be given only if admission is secured in a government recognized institution
4. In case, a candidate decides not to avail of scholarship or fails to secure admission in a government recognized institution, the candidate next in line will be eligible to avail of the scholarship. Other Info Expectations from Selected Candidates-
5. Regular attendance and dedication to learning
6. High performance
7. Regular performance reports will be submitted by the beneficiary every quarter or as decided at the time of award of scholarship. A draft Performa will be provided to the selected candidates
8. The candidates should adhere to all the rules, regulations, and discipline of the respective institution/hostel where they are studying. Any report from the institute/hostel which amounts to violation of the above would result in withdrawal of the scholarship.
9. Scholar is also expected to motivate and guide other youths in the colonies. A contract of commitment to free community service shall be worked out between the students and S-ILF.