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British Council invites applications from Goan students for scholarships to study in the UK. The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship funded from the estate of Mr. Diego Frank de Souza aims to provide financial assistance for self-motivated dynamic young people of Goan origin/ those holding Goan domicile to study or train in the UK. Since the introduction of the scholarship in 1998, several Goan students have successfully completed their studies in subjects as diverse as Media Management, Architecture, Computing & Design, TV documentary, Music Therapy, Fashion Technology, Architectural Conservation and Human Rights, Communication Systems & Signal Processing and Innovation Technology & the law. WHO CAN APPLY? Indian national, domiciled & resident in Goa, or born of Goan parents Not more than 35 years of age as on 20 June 2008 Excellent track record in academics and/ or extra curricular achievement Confirmed admission for any academic/ technical/ vocational course of study for up to one year WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER? Full or part tuition fees Gratis student visa for the UK All other costs are to be borne by the students. HOW TO APPLY? The application form is fairly straightforward; you will be required to write the following two personal (150 words each) statements as part of the application: 1. Please provide an outline of your ambitions and career plan in not more than 150 words. 2. Please describe in not more than 150 words how you propose to apply the knowledge and experience gained in your area of work after you return to your home country. Candidates can apply in either of the following ways: Apply online & separately courier hard copies of the following documents together in a single envelope: One recent passport-size photograph (write your name on the reverse) 2 reference forms Proof of Goan origin/ domicile Copy of confirmed offer of admission from the university When you apply online, you will receive a reference number on the email address you provided on the application. Mention this reference number (only for online application) clearly on the envelope with the following documents: Alternatively, download the application form and courier copies of the following documents in a single envelope: One recent passport-size photograph (write your name on the reverse) 2 reference forms (original hard copy/ scanned copy) Proof of Goan origin/ domicile Copy of confirmed letter for offer of admission from the university Address: The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarships British Council Division British Deputy High Commission Mittal Tower, 'C' Wing, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 Tel: +91-22-22790149 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deadline: 30 June 2008 Important: Applications not accompanied by the supporting documents will not be considered. Short listed applicants will appear for a personal interview and will be required to carry relevant documents in original. What is Goan origin/ domicile If the applicant is of Goan origin (Either one of the following documents should be provided along with the application) Documentary proof of birth certificate (born in Goa) of the applicant or any one of his/ her parents or grandparents Documentary proof of share of the applicant or his/ her parents in an ancestral property in Goa which is utilized as the familys residence or business premises. If the applicant holds a Goan domicile (Any one of the following documents should be provided along with the application) Copy of the domicile certificate issued by the Goa Government Documentary proof of residence/ education/ employment of the applicant in Goa for at least 10 years Documentary proof of residence/ education/ employment in Goa of any one of the parents of the applicant for at least 15 years
