Objective:
The primary
goal of the HNO Scholarship Program is to bolster the academic and professional
development of current students and professionals who have successfully
completed their BSc and MS degrees. Through the provision of financial aid and
membership benefits, our aim is to empower individuals, enabling them to
actively pursue their educational and career goals.
Presently,
scholarships will be granted to participants and students who plan to enroll in
HNO/HSDC courses and training, covering the registration fees as a waiver. It's It is important to note that each scholarship corresponds to one specific course or
training program.
HNO Scholarship for Students
Eligibility:
Open to current BSc or MS students.
Selection
Criteria:
1. Cumulative
and Latest CGPA. Cumulative and Latest CGPA. Provide all Academic Certificate
and Transcripts (Carries 35% Points)
2. One
Recommendation Letter from a Teacher on an Institutional Letterhead. (Carries
15% Points)
3. Motivation
Letter in English (Carries 25% Points)
4. Volunteer
Works. Provide documented proof. (Carries 20% Points)
5. CV
in Standard format (Carries 5% Points)
6. Additional
Points will be calculated for Research Publication in Scientific Journal. Add
Article. (See below for point calculations)
Scholarship
Benefits:
1. One 100% Waiver on Registration Fees
2. Two 50% Waiver on Registration Fees
3. Three
30% Waiver on Registration Fees
4. Five
10% Waiver on Registration Fees
HNO Scholarship Program for Professionals
Eligibility:
Open to individuals who have completed their BSc and MS.
Selection
Criteria:
1. Cumulative
and Latest CGPA. Provide all Academic Certificate and Transcripts. (Carries 35%
Points)
2. Motivation
Letter in English (Carries 30% Points)
3. Volunteer/Leadership
Works. Provide documented proof. (Carries 30% Points)
4. CV
in Standard format. (Carries 5% Points)
5. Additional
Points will be calculated for Research Publication in Scientific Journal. Add
All Articles. (See below for point calculations)
Scholarship
Benefits:
1. One 100% Waiver on Registration Fees
2. Two 50% Waiver on Registration Fees
3. Three
30% Waiver on Registration Fees
4. Five
10% Waiver on Registration Fees
For
Research Publication, the following rules will be adhered to in order to
calculate points:
Publication
Type:
1. International
Journal: 5 points
2. National
Journal: 3 points
3. International
Conference: 2 points
4. National
Conference: 1 point
Author
Contribution:
1. First
Author: 5 points
2. Corresponding
Author: 4 points
3. Last
Author: 4 Points
4. All
other Authors: 1 point
Impact
Factor of Journal/Conference:
1. IF
> 5: 5 points
2. IF
3-5: 3 points
3. IF
1-3: 2 points
4. IF
< 1: 1 point
Citations:
1. Per
Citation: 0.5 points
Research
Funding Acknowledgment:
2. Yes:
5 points
3. No:
0 points
Collaboration:
1. International
Collaboration: 5 points
2. National
Collaboration: 3 points
3. No
Collaboration: 0 points
Interdisciplinary
Nature:
1. Yes:
5 points
2. No:
0 points
Journal/Conference
Reputation:
1. Top
Tier: 5 points
2. Mid
Tier: 3 points
3. Low
Tier: 1 point
Open
Access Publication:
1. Yes:
5 points
2. No:
0 points
Number of
Pages:
1. <
5 pages: 1 point
2. 6-10
pages: 2 points
3. 11-15
pages: 3 points
4. 15+
pages: 5 points
The total
points for a research publication will be the sum of points obtained from each
criterion. These rules aim to provide a comprehensive and fair evaluation of
the quality and impact of research contributions within our publication
framework.
Application Process and Selection Announcements:
1. The
scholarship is applicable for one course and/or training only.
2. Participants/students
must register (with payment) for the course/training.
3. After
course/training registration, participants/students will receive a registration
number required for the scholarship application.
4. Scholarship
applications are accepted online only and must be submitted within the deadline
of the course/training registration.
5. Follow
the instructions provided in the scholarship application.
6. Upload
all required documents in a single PDF.
7. Submit
all necessary information.
8. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
9. HNO/HSDC
will take a minimum of two weeks to evaluate all applications.
10. Successful
applicants will receive email notifications and can check the website of the concerned
course/training.
11. Scholarship
amounts will be provided in the second week of the course or training.
12. In
all cases, HNO/HSDC's decision will be final.