HNO Scholarship Program
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
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 a 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 with One
Year Student Member Benefits
2.
Two 50% Waiver on Registration Fees with One
Year Student Member Benefits
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 with One
Year General Member Benefits
2.
Two 50% Waiver on Registration Fees with One
Year General Member Benefits
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.