The Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD), Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is pleased to re-announce the Nehru-Wangchuck Scholarship for the Non-Civil Service Sector in the following field:

SNField of studyTarget group 
1Masters of Communication Design (Animation/ visual effects/ Game Art and Design/ Graphic Design/Advertising)Individuals working as animators, audio-visual artists, graphic designers, and working in advertising firms

Specific Criteria include

  • Should have a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with relevant work experience
  • Should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience with the nominating agency. However, as per HRD Rules and Regulations for the Non-Civil Service Sector, the minimum work experience required for a subject lecturer is one year. 

Benefits of Scholarship

The selected candidates shall receive the following benefits during training:

  • Monthly Stipend: Nu. 50,000;
  • Book allowance (annually): Nu. 12,500;
  • One-time establishment allowance: Nu. 10,000;
  • Thesis/Research Grant of Nu. 63,000 on actual submission of receipts (eligible only if the course is research-based);
  • Airfare (one time to & fro);
  • Coverage of health insurance; and
  • Tuition Fees and other admission-related costs.

Required Documents:

  • Duly Filled the In-service HRD form and documents mentioned in the In-Service HRD form. The in-service HRD form can be downloaded from Download
  • Mark sheet and certificates (Class XII and Bachelor degree) 
  • Any other merit certificates

Interested and eligible candidates from the Non-Civil Service Sector may submit their application in person to the SPLD, DWPSD, or through email at spld_dwpsd@moesd.gov.bt by May 20, 2024.

  1. Deadlines/Timeline related to the scholarship
Re-announcement of the Scholarship06-May-2024
Deadline for Application20-May-2024
Shortlisting and Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates22-May-2024 (Tentative)
Selection Interview24-May-2024 (Tentative)
Announcement of  Interview results24-May-2024(Tentative)
Deadline for submission of admission confirmation31-Aug-2024

Shortlisting:

  • Three candidates from each field will be shortlisted based on merit ranking (as per HRD Rules and Regulation for Non-Civil Service Sector). The shortlisted candidates will be announced through MoESD’s Website and Facebook page.

Selection Interview and Interview Result

  • The selection interview will be held tentatively on 24th May 2024 and interview results will be declared on 24th May 2024.
  • All of the shortlisted candidates will have to make a 10-minute presentation on the selected topic during the selection interview (the topic for the presentation will be shared with shortlisted candidates on the day of the interview)
  • Only the three best candidates based on performance during the selection interview shall be selected.

Note:  Selected candidates must seek admission to reputed Universities in India which are recognized by accreditation bodies in India or International Accreditation Councils within a given time period from the interview result announcement date. The RCSC shall facilitate in providing a recommendation/Scholarship support letter if required by the candidate while processing the admission. However, if a candidate fails to secure admission within the given time, the scholarship shall be offered to the standby candidate.

For further information kindly contact us through email at spld_dwpsd@moesd.gov.bt