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 and 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 15 May 2009
• 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

Important: Applicants should have sought admission at a university in the UK before applying for the scholarships

What does the scholarship cover?

• Full or part tuition fees
• Visa for the UK

All other costs are to be borne by the students

The applications are now closed.

For details, please contact:

The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarships
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
Mittal Tower, 'C' Wing, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021
Tel: +91-22-22790151
Email: desouza.scholarships@in.britishcouncil.org

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 family’s 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