Home Nursing Scholarship Scheme 2025 by Government of Goa

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Home Nursing Scholarship is a Government of Goa scholarship scheme by Directorate Social Welfare. Scholarships are awarded under this scheme to Candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC (Non General) / Minority and General as well as Other special groups like Students with Disability. Scholarships for studying courses in Home Nursing at recognized State/Central institutions The amount of scholarship will assist in payment of course fee, Maintenance Allowance and expenditure on Books, Uniform, Stationery etc.

Benefits

  1. Course Fees:

    • Certificate Courses (Duration of at least 6 months): ₹3,500/- or actual, whichever is less.
    • Diploma Courses (Duration of 1 year or more): ₹5,000/- or actual, whichever is less.
    • Degree in Nursing (Duration of 3 years): ₹10,000/- or actual, whichever is less.
    • Health Worker Course (Duration of 1 year or more): ₹3,500/- or actual, whichever is less.

  2. Maintenance Allowance (Per Month):

    • For Day Scholars:
      • ₹500 for Scheduled Caste Students
      • ₹300 for Other Students
    • For Hostellers:
      • ₹800 for Scheduled Caste Students
      • ₹600 for Other Students

  3. Additional One-Time Amount (For Books, Uniform, Stationery):

    • ₹1,000 for Certificate Courses (Duration of at least 6 months)
    • ₹2,000 for Diploma Courses (Duration of 1 year or more)
    • ₹3,000 for Degree in Nursing (Duration of 3 years)
    • ₹2,000 for Health Worker Course (Duration of 1 year or more)

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a student.

  2. The applicant must have either been born in Goa or have resided in Goa continuously for at least 15 years.

  3. The applicant must have secured admission to an institution recognized by the State or Central Government.

  4. The applicant should be pursuing one of the following courses:

    • Certificate Course in Home Nursing (Duration of at least 6 months)
    • Diploma in Home Nursing (Duration of 1 year or more)
    • Degree in Nursing (Duration of 3 years)
    • Health Worker Course (Duration of 1 year or more)

  5. The annual income of the applicant’s parent or guardian (from all sources) should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-.

  6. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Minority, or be differently-abled.

    Note: A scholarship holder under this scheme shall not avail of any other scholarship or stipend to pursue the same course.

Exclusions : The scholarship will not be paid during the internship/housemanship.

Application Process

Online Registration:

  1. Visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.
  2. At the top right corner of the landing page, click “Register.”
  3. Fill in the student registration details, including name, gender, Aadhaar number, contact details, and address.
  4. Create a password (between 8-15 characters) and click “Register.”
  5. Once registered, log in to the portal to apply for the scholarship.

For Application:

  1. After registration, log in to the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal.
  2. From the dashboard, select “Home Nursing Scholarship” and click “Fresh Application.”
  3. Complete the application form, upload the required documents (Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, and others), and click “Submit.”
  4. Ensure all details are accurate before submitting the application.

Documents Required

  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Passport-size Photograph
  3. Caste Certificate / Social Status Certificate
  4. Educational Qualifications (Certificates, Diploma, Degree, etc.)
  5. Income Certificate issued by a competent authority
  6. Birth Certificate/Proof of Goan Origin
  7. 15 years Domicile Certificate or Residence Certificate
  8. Receipt of Fees Paid to the Institution
  9. Bank Pass Book

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What maintenance allowance is provided to students under the scheme?
    The maintenance allowance provided is ₹500 for day scholars and ₹800 for hostellers for Scheduled Caste students. For other students, it is ₹300 for day scholars and ₹600 for hostellers.

  2. Are students eligible to receive the scholarship during internships or practical training?
    No, the scholarship is not provided during internships or housemanship.

  3. What documents are required to apply for the Home Nursing Scholarship?
    The required documents include Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, admission receipt, bank passbook, passport-size photograph, and others as mentioned in the guidelines.

  4. Can students apply for this scholarship if they are receiving another scholarship or stipend for the same course?
    No, this scholarship cannot be availed in conjunction with another scholarship for the same course.

  5. How much financial assistance is provided for certificate courses in home nursing?
    Financial assistance of ₹3,500 or the actual fee (whichever is less) is provided for certificate courses with a duration of at least 6 months.

  6. Can students enrolled in part-time nursing programs avail of this scholarship?
    This scholarship is available for full-time students enrolled in recognized institutions, and part-time students are not eligible.

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