Terms and Conditions
The SSMAF Fellowship Terms and Conditions ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Below are the key guidelines:
- Fellowship Exclusivity: Awardees cannot participate in or benefit from similar programs during the fellowship period. Violation will result in fellowship revocation, with repayment required within two weeks if funds were already disbursed.
- Document Authenticity: Submitting fraudulent documents or taking the IELTS/TOEFL without mentor approval will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Test Reimbursement: IELTS/TOEFL fees (50%-100%) will be reimbursed based on fund availability, excluding travel and accommodation expenses. Awardees must meet score requirements (e.g., IELTS: minimum 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0; TOEFL: minimum 83 overall, no section below 20).
- Fellowship Duration: Benefits are valid for 1.5–2 years from the announcement date, as specified in the award letter.
- Attendance Requirement: Failure to attend two consecutive routine meetings with the assigned mentor may result in disqualification.
- Public Profile: SSMAF reserves the right to share awardee profiles, test scores, and admissions without explicit consent after acceptance.
- Reciprocal Mentorship: Awardees must mentor and guide future awardees to sustain SSMAF’s mission.
- Income Verification: Proof of parental income may be requested to ensure financial assistance is provided to deserving candidates.
- Program Changes: SSMAF reserves the right to modify or terminate the program and update policies on its website without prior notice.
Privacy Policy
SSMAF is committed to safeguarding the personal and academic information of its applicants. Data collected is solely used for evaluation, mentorship, and fellowship activities and is not shared with unauthorized third parties. Awardees should review the Privacy Policy for a full understanding of data handling practices.
Code of Conduct
At SSMAF, we believe in fostering a culture of integrity, respect, and professionalism. All applicants, awardees, and mentors are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct, which promotes ethical behavior, constructive communication, and mutual respect throughout the fellowship journey.
Validity
The fellowship benefits, including mentorship and financial assistance, are valid for a period of 1.5 to 2 years from the announcement date of the award. Specific details regarding the validity period will be provided in the offer/award letter.
Disqualification Criteria
Participants may face disqualification for:
- Submitting false or misleading information.
- Violating exclusivity requirements.
- Failing to meet mentor meeting attendance or IELTS/TOEFL score requirements.
- Breaching SSMAF’s Code of Conduct or Terms and Conditions.
These policies are designed to ensure a fair and effective fellowship process while maintaining the program’s integrity and sustainability.