Globsyn Business School - [GBS], Kolkata - Scholarship Details

Globsyn Business School (GBS) offers various scholarships to the students of its post-graduate management programs on the basis of merit. The aim of the Scholarship Schemes is to provide financial relief to some meritorious students coming from economically disadvantaged families so that they may pursue their PG education at GBS Kolkata without the burden of fee expense. The scholarships come under, broadly two categories: Economically Disadvantaged and Socially Challenged which are as follows:

A) Kalyani Scholarship (for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds)

1.  No. of students: 7 (seven)
2. Quantum of Scholarship: 100% fee waiver (except Admission Fee)
3. Eligibility: Students with an exemplary academic track record, whose parents’ or guardians’ income falls below the criteria as specified under ‘Parental Income Ceiling’, will be eligible for the Kalyani Scholarship. The minimum eligibility criteria is:
   1. Qualifying Aptitude Exam (CAT/MAT etc.) >= 80 percentile
   2. Graduation: >= 60%
   3. Class 12/equivalent: >= 75%
   4. Class 10/equivalent: >= 75%
   5. Other outstanding achievements (documentary proof required) 
4. Furthermore, the students awarded scholarships must maintain an academic CGPA >= 6.0 in all Semesters at GBS and actively participate in the institute’s Beyond Education activities.
5. The students’ performance would be reviewed after every Semester for consideration to continue the fee waiver.
6. Administration of Fee Waiver: All installments of a fee (except the initial Admission Fee) will be waived. If any installments have already been paid, these will be refunded after the due date of the last installment that would have normally been due.

B) Outstanding Achievers Scholarships (for students achieving recognition or excellence in sports or culture/arts areas)

1. No. of scholarships: 6 (three each in Sports and Arts)
2. Quantum of Scholarship: INR 1,00,000 each
3. Eligibility:
   1. For Sportspersons, the student must have been recognized by a prominent sports body/association at the State or National level in any outdoor or indoor sporting event.
   2. In the Arts area, students achieving recognition or excellence from prominent bodies/associations at the Regional or National level in any areas such as Debate, Quiz, Dance, Drama, etc. will be eligible.
   3. In addition, the students’ parents’ or guardians’ income should fall below the criteria as specified under ‘Parental Income Ceiling’.
   4. Furthermore, the students awarded scholarships must maintain an academic CGPA >= 5.0 in all Semesters at GBS and actively participate in the institutes Beyond Education activities.
   5. The students’ performance would be reviewed after every Semester for consideration to be eligible for a partial fee waiver.
   6. Administration of Fee waiver: The fee waiver will be applied in two parts. The first part 50% (i.e. INR 50,000/-) will be reduced from the penultimate installment and the remaining 50% reduced in the last installment.
4. Parental Income Ceiling: The parental income should be INR 8 lakh per annum for both categories of Scholarships. Students will have to furnish an income certificate or self-attested copy of the last income tax return for their parent/guardian along with a copy of the Aadhar Card (or equivalent identification allowed by the Government) for both student and parent.