AMDAANA Scholarship

AMDAANA Scholarships for Medical Students at Government Medical College, Amritsar

The Amritsar Medical & Dental Alumni Association of North America (AMDAANA) annually grants scholarships to students of the Government Medical College, Amritsar. These awards are primarily need-based, emphasizing merit-cum-means, while also recognizing academic excellence and extracurricular achievements.

Parental income cut off from all sources for this year is Rs. 8 lacs.

There is a special award named AMDAANA Scholar Award available to students in the MBBS Phase III Part 2. This is purely based upon merit and overall accomplishments and is open to all students regardless of the parental income.

Both awards use the same application form.

General Information and Instructions for Completing Application

• Number of Scholarships: Nine for each class; total of thirty-six for the entire college
• Award Amount: Each award is worth Rs. 30,000
• AMDAANA Scholar Award: One per year, available to MBBS Phase 3 Part 2 year students only. The Primary criteria is overall merit, extracurricular activities, and exceptional achievements. Worth Rs. 50,000
• Application Process:
  • Applications must be completed with due care and submitted in the fillable form, no other method of submission is acceptable.
  • The application must display due respect to the process and carefully follow guidelines for the application.
  • Essays form the cornerstone of the application and should be written with utmost care.
  • Incomplete applications, and those not following the guidelines and due care will be rejected.
• Extra-Curricular Activities: You must provide details of each extracurricular activity after admission to GMC Amritsar and mention clearly what was accomplished with proof (certificates etc.).
• Deadlines: All deadlines must be adhered to. If there are any follow-up questions or concerns from either the Scholarship Committee of GMCA or the Scholarship Committee of AMDAANA, those must be addressed by the stated deadline.
• Essay: Must strictly adhere to the guidelines below.
• Penalty: Applications that don’t meet above guidelines shall be rejected. The scholarship amount may be reduced for poorly completed applications in case the lapses are not bad enough to warrant an outright rejection.

Required Documents

• Photograph
• Copy of the proof of identity.
• Proof of parental income.
• Proofs of extracurricular activities and achievements carried out after admission to GMC Amritsar. (For new Phase I applicants school level activities may be included)
• Essay in the proper format (computer typed with double spacing)

Guidelines for the Essays

Purpose of the Essay:

– Evaluate students’ thought process, communication, and writing skills.

– Encourage students to reflect on their motivations for pursuing a medical career, going beyond parental desires.

– Assess students’ ability to articulate coherent responses to specific questions.

MBBS Phase I – New Applicants:

Compose an essay responding to two questions:

1. Why do you aspire to become a doctor? Describe the aspects of the profession that attract you, and elaborate on why you chose this path despite considering other alternatives. While parental influence might play a role, focus on your personal motivation for joining the medical field.
2. Why should you be awarded this scholarship?

Note: You may explore advanced topics if they relate directly to your experiences and circumstances, though focusing on the first question is advised.

Applicants from MBBS Phase II & III, Repeat Applicants & AMDAANA Scholar:

Write an essay addressing one of the following questions:

1. How does society perceive the medical profession? Is it considered noble, profit-oriented, or something else? Share your perspective and propose ways to enhance its public image, substantiating your view with examples and arguments.
2. In the event of a mistake during patient care, how should you proceed? Discuss the nature of the error, the individuals it should be discussed with, and whether the patient/family should be informed. Outline steps to rectify and prevent such errors in the future.
3. Reflect on your journey through medical school: Has it solidified your desire to become a doctor, or do you now question your initial choice? Justify your stance with relevant experiences and reasons.

Expectations from the essay:

– Demonstrate original thought to evaluate your thought process and writing proficiency.

– Plagiarism from internet sources, fellow students, Artificial Intelligence tools like CHAT-GPT or BARD, will result in rejection of your application.

– Emphasize substance over flowery language; genuine effort is valued over superficial eloquence.

Honest Effort:

– Craft your essay with sincerity, diligence, and thoughtful consideration.

– Reflect on the questions deeply and respond genuinely.

Importance of the Essay:

– The essay holds significant weight in evaluating and ranking your application.

Final Decision:

The decision of the Scholarship Committees at GMC, Amritsar and Scholarship Committee AMDAANA-USA are conclusive and binding.

Please fill in the fillable application, sign and submit it to Sh. Arun Bhagi, PA to Principal, Director-Principals Office, Government Medical College, Amritsar.

The last date of receipt of applications is .............

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The AMDAANA Scholraship Application Process has ended for the current year