Nursing Scholarship, Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation 2025-26 is an opportunity provided by the Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF) for B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) & GNM students residing in self-settled leprosy colonies. The selected students will receive financial support for education.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
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- be at least 17 years of age at the time of application
- be residing in a self-settled leprosy colony
- have had leprosy or have at least one parent with the disease
- be pursuing a B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) or GNM degree
- be a first-year applicant starting studies in the current academic year 2025-26
Note:– Applicants pursuing B.Sc. degree in Basic Nursing must have completed Class 12 from a recognized school with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Benefits
The selected students will receive monthly/annual financial support.
Documents
- Photocopies of:
- Passport-size photographs of the applicant
- Birth certificate or other proof of date of birth
- Marksheets of Class 10 and 12 board exams
- Leprosy certificate of parent(s) which may include a treatment certificate, District Leprosy Officer certificate, or Disability certificate mentioning Hansen’s disease/leprosy
- Admission letter/call letter issued by the institute the applicant is applying to
- Proof of admission in a government-recognised institute (only required if the student has already secured admission)
Note: Applicants who haven’t secured admission yet must submit Annexure-I (available on the S-ILF website).
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship using the steps listed below:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Step 2: Click the ‘Register’ button and enter the required registration details. (Note:– If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to ‘How to Apply‘ and click on the given link.
Step 4: Click on ‘Nursing Scholarship, Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation 2023-24‘ and fill in the details to ‘Register’. (Note – If the applicant is already registered, log in using valid credentials.)
Step 5: Fill in the required details, attach the relevant documents, and submit.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- No capitation fee will be paid for admission.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Regular attendance, dedication to learning, and high academic performance are expected from scholarship recipients.
- Applicants receiving scholarships from other organisations are ineligible for this program.
- Application forms can also be obtained from State Leaders of the Association of People Affected with Leprosy (APAL).
- Scholarship funds will be disbursed only upon securing admission to a government-recognised institution.
- A medical certificate from a government doctor will be required as proof of leprosy or parental leprosy instead of photographs.
- State leader verification is mandatory for a complete application.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly go through the ‘Scholarship Detail Document’.
Contact Details
Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation
2nd Floor, IETE Building,
2, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110003
Email ID: workingmagic@silf.in | Phone Number: (+91 11)-2460 3439
For further queries, contact:
Ms. Charu Gaba: 9990503759 | Mr. Tanzeel Khan: 9891572290